



Alamo / Astor Place Cube
East Village
Tony Rosenthal's Alamo, better known as the Astor Place Cube, is a 2,000-pound black steel box that actually spins. Grab a friend and give it a push, or just post up on the surrounding rocks to watch tourists figure it out.
Iconic public art
Interactive sculpture
Spin the cube
East Village landmark
Tips
🔄"I didn't know you can spin it"
☕coffee shop with outdoor seating nearby
🪑big rocks to sit on and hang
Alamo / Astor Place Cube
East VillageOpen




Tony Rosenthal's Alamo, better known as the Astor Place Cube, is a 2,000-pound black steel box that actually spins. Grab a friend and give it a push, or just post up on the surrounding rocks to watch tourists figure it out.
Iconic public art
Interactive sculpture
Spin the cube
East Village landmark
Tips
🔄"I didn't know you can spin it"
☕coffee shop with outdoor seating nearby
🪑big rocks to sit on and hang