Travel to the Cultural and Business Center of the west: New York City
By gold stand, 24th Oct 2011 | Follow this author
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Being dubbed as the largest city in the United States, New York city is often hailed as one of the world's most important business centers. As part of its business center, considering the outcome of tourism into this place is also such a wonderful city to travel. Even at the number of more than 7 million people living is a taste of unforgettable moment tourists can enjoy.
A city of international business center for business, culture and trade that influences United States and the rest of the world.
In spite of less spots that could be glaring to the eyes of this city. Its heart will still welcome many people as the economic prosperity of this place puts the attraction behind every famous cultural trends globally.
This once dutch-conquered city modernly known as "the Big Apple" embarks every center of culture that can adapt and change the phenomenology of every perception to every world culture. This place is a major center of printing and publishing. Clothing industry traditionally in Manhattan's famous garment district. Long prominent as a center not only of culture but also of entertainment.
The city lies on the East Coast of United States at the mouth of Hudson River. A big, diverse, exciting and sixth largest city in the world.
Lists of the few attractions in New York City:
1. The Guggenheim Museum
- This structure displays art in a circular building designed by the famous American architect Frank Loyd Wright. The museum was founded in 1937.
2. The Statue of Liberty
- A world famous symbol of freedom. It stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. France gave the statue to the United States in 1884.
3. The New York Stock Exchange
- The heart of the city's financial district. Banks, Brokerage houses, and stock exchanges make up the district. Visitors may observe the activities at the New York Stock Exchange from a viewing gallery. The exchange was founded in 1792.
4. The Central Park
- Lies in the center of Manhattan. The park covers 340 hectares. Wooded paths, ponds, lakes, statues, a zoo, and recreational facilities add to its attractions. Landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux designed the park in 1857.
5. Saint Patrick's Cathedral
- One of the finest examples of architecture in the Gothic style in the United States. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York.
6. The Empire State Building
- One of the world's tallest skyscrapers, is 381 meters tall. Each year, about 2 1/2 million people visit the building's two observation decks.
Since its founding, city has attracted immigrants through out the world The Statue of Liberty became symbol of immigrants seeking better life in a free land. Wide variety of ethnic groups in the city today.
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24th Oct 2011 (#)
Great tourists attractions. Thanks for sharing, gold stand.
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14th Nov 2011 (#)
Good information for visiting New York. Thank you for sharing.:)
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