New York. Sights

New York has a global impact on world commerce, technology, education, art, media and other spheres. It is the largest and most populous city in the United States. The territory of the city is divided into five boroughs: Brooklyn, Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens and Staten Island. The first name of the city was New Amsterdam, because it was inhabited by Dutch colonists. The city gets over 50 million annual visitors. Its sights attract people of different professions, hobbies and interests. The Statue of Liberty, Broadway Theatre, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building, American Museum of National History, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Central Park are among the most popular New York City attractions.

The Statue of Liberty is the first thing that comes to mind, when thinking of New York. This iconic structure symbolizes friendship between nations. At the end of the 19th century French people gave it as a gift to the USA. Broadway Theatre is a dream place for those, who love theatrical performances. Although it’s a commercial project, Broadway has won the love of millions of city visitors. Geographically, it is situated in Manhattan. Times Square is the heart of New York. Statistics show that it is the world’s most visited attraction. Every year, more than 35 million people come to see the lights of Times Square. Rockefeller Center holds one of the most beautiful ensembles of buildings in the world. Being located in Midtown Manhattan, it is declared to be a National Historic Landmark. This complex of 19 commercial buildings was erected by Rockefeller family in the 20th century.

Empire State Building is another architectural wonder located in Manhattan. It’s a 103-story skyscraper, which was the tallest in the world for nearly 40 years after its completion. American Museum of Natural History is also situated in New York. It has been founded in 1869 and today it holds more than 30 million species of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, etc. Metropolitan Museum of Art is an iconic museum worth visiting. It houses more than two million works of art from around the world. It is considered to be the largest art museum in the country and the tenth largest in the world. Visitors of New York enjoy quiet picnics or boat rides in Central Park. It’s the most visited urban park in the United States.