The Vulcan statue, a tribute to Birmingham’s booming iron and steel industry with a depiction of the Roman god of fire and forge, was created for the city’s exhibition at the 1904 World’s ...

Yes, please. The huge, cast-iron statue of Vulcan — mythological god of fire and the forge — is the most recognizable landmark in Birmingham, and a longtime symbol of city pride. A visit to ...

Overlooking the city of Birmingham is a bearded man that pays homage to Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and forge. The largest cast iron statue in the world, Vulcan is a reminder of the city's iron ...

We have also chosen to continue our use of Birmingham’s iconic statue, the mighty Vulcan, for our cover, in solidarity with many previous issues. We again embraced debate amongst our scholars in an ...

Birmingham boasts a diverse, international flavor offering something for just about everyone. Find your new favorite food at one of our award-winning, James Beard-recognized restaurants, experience ...

The Vulcan statue is the largest cast iron statue in the world, and is the city symbol of Birmingham, Alabama, reflecting its roots in the iron and steel industry. The tall statue depicts the ...