New York is one of the world's largest megacities, an economic, business, cultural center of America, and one of the most popular cities among tourists. In this city, life does not stop for a minute.
State: New York
Area: 780 km2
Population: 8 million people
Time zone: GMT - 5 hours
Phone code:
- 212 (Manhattan)
- 718 and 347 (Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten Island)
- 917 (other areas)
Many New York City buildings remain the most beautiful and one of the tallest in the world:
Empire State Building is the most famous skyscraper in America.
Chrysler Building is one of the last Art Deco skyscrapers built.
The Rockefeller Center is the world's largest private business and entertainment complex, consisting of 19 buildings, such as the 70-storey skyscraper of Radio Corporation of America.
The center's observation deck offers a stunning panoramic view of Central Park and Empire State Building.
The world famous Statue of Liberty is not just a symbol of the city, but also a symbol of democracy in America.
Wall Street is the financial center of New York City, where numerous brokerage companies and the New York Stock Exchange building are located. One of the most popular and lively places in New York is Times Square, famous for its Broadway theaters and cinemas.
Madison Square is one of the most beautiful squares in New York City, and nearby Madison Square Park, which hosts exhibitions of contemporary sculptors, is surrounded by unusual architectural constructions.
Among the museums of New York are the Museum of the City of New York, dedicated to the history of the city; the Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the largest museums in the world, with a collection of about two million works of art; Museum of Natural History, one of the most popular museums of the city, which has skeletons of dinosaurs and even planetariums.
Each district of New York has its own atmosphere, and some names speak for themselves: Chinatown, with many shops and restaurants, and Little Italy, with many immigrants from Italy.
New York City's attractions include the famous Central Park, the city's favorite vacation spot; the stunning Brooklyn Bridge, one of the most beautiful bridges in the world; St. Patrick's Cathedral, one of the world's most beautiful bridges; and the St. Patrick's Cathedral, one of the world's most beautiful bridges. The Gothic-style St. Patrick's Cathedral is the largest cathedral of a Roman Catholic church in the country; and the famous Fifth Avenue, a shopping paradise with collections from some of the world's best designers.