Places of interest and unique destinations abound in New York City; it has unparalleled magnificence in architecture and globally iconic images. The Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty are symbols of New York City. The city has a cultural distinction with a wealth of art and history in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The elegant skyscrapers that define the Manhattan skyline include the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Plaza.
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Manhattan
The Empire State Building, located at 33rd Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan, was once the tallest building in the world. It has unmatched views of the city and skyline. Given its size and prominence, it is difficult to place it in the 1930's Depression Era. It represents a high water mark of skilled artisanship in commercial construction.
Similarly, Rockefeller Plaza is a vast 12-acre complex of skyscrapers in midtown Manhattan defined by the fountains and statuary at the Fifth Avenue Entrance. The RCA Building at 30 Rockefeller Plaza crowns the center, which includes buildings for England, Italy, France, the International Building, and historic Radio City Music Hall.
In New York Harbor, the Federal Enclave of Liberty Island is the location of the Statue of Liberty. The Statue, so impressive from afar, is even more so in close up view. The magnificent tribute to the United States from the Government and people of France for the American Centennial is one of the most recognized pieces of art in the world. Access is available from Battery Park, Lower Manhattan, and a ferry terminal on the East River.
Brooklyn
In Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Bridge connects Manhattan City Hall with the Brooklyn Civic Center across the East River. Once the largest suspension bridge in the world, it maintains a place as a wonder of modern construction. The pedestrian walk above the busy flow of traffic is a memorable event for tourists and a welcome stroll in the unique environment overlooking the city for residents.
Culture and Education
Manhattan
The New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, located at 82nd Street and 5th Avenue Street, is a world-renowned repository of art and historical relics located on the eastern border of Central Park, in Midtown Manhattan. Covering a wide range of art forms and genres, the permanent collection reflects American, European, and ancient Egyptian periods. The Egyptian collection dates from 8,000 B.C. and has priceless relics of major dynasties and periods, as well as later Greek and Roman influences.
For contemporary history, the Ground Zero and 911 Memorial, at the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan, is an indispensable part of New York City, United States, and world history. For many Americans, it was a day that defined an era, and for all Americans, it remains a reminder of incredible heroism and sacrifice. The memorial is a place of reflection and remembrance, and it is an unforgettable statement about the resilience and strength of a nation.
Brooklyn
Prospect Park, Flatbush Avenue at Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, contains a truly unique tribute to the Civil War with soaring monoliths above the gateway circle roadway. Prospect Park is a marvel of urban meadowland, with brooks, streams, and luxurious scenery.
