Duarte, California: Large Statue of Pope John Paul II
Seven tons of white marble, nine feet tall on a four-foot base. Arms wide, the Pope greets nearby smaller statues of Buddha and the Virgin of Guadalupe. Paid for by a local Italian food and wine importer.
- Address:
- 1500 E. Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA
- Directions:
- In the gardens of the City of Hope medical center. I-210 exit 35B. Drive south on Buena Vista St., cross the train tracks, then turn left onto Duarte Rd. The gardens will be two blocks on the right.
- Phone:
- 626-256-4673
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In addition to the Pope John Paul II statue, the City of Hope has an extensive and varied sculpture garden.
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