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The Statue of Liberty |
The universal symbol of freedom and democracy, the Statue of
Liberty was the first sight to be seen by the 12 million
immigrants who passed through the Ellis Island Immigration
Centre. Sculpted by Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi and modelled
on the Colossus of Rhodes, the statue was donated by the
people of France in 1886 to commemorate the alliance between
the two countries during the American Revolution.
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World Trade Center - Ground Zero |
The six-hectare (16-acre) work site that has emerged from
the rubble of the twin towers has come to symbolise the
dreadful events of September 11, 2001 when almost 3,000
people lost their lives. The 1,350ft (411m) World Trade
Centre towers.
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Empire State Building |
One of the enduring symbols of New York, and once again the
city’s tallest structure, the Empire State Building stands
436ft (145m) high. Completed in 1931, this Art Deco behemoth
remains one of the most impressive engineering feats of all
time
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Central Park |
With great foresight, the founders of New York set aside 340
hectares (840 acres) of central Manhattan as a public space.
Central Park was officially opened in 1873 and today
provides an essential 'green lung' within the concrete
jungle that is New York.
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Museum of Modern Art |
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), founded in 1929, owns the
most important collection of modern art in the USA including
works by Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse, Picasso, Max Beckman,
Ansel Adams, and Kiki Smith.
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American Museum of Natural History |
Possibly with the exception of its counterpart in London,
the American Museum of Natural History is the largest and
most important museum of its kind in the world. More than 30
million artefacts are packed into 42 exhibition halls -
quite enough to keep.
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Broadway |
Going to the theatre is one of the most popular tourist
events in New York and the shows on Broadway are world
famous, boasting some of the best in the world from
blockbuster musicals to intense personal drama.
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Rockefeller Centre |
Named for the man who developed the space, the world's first
dollar billionaire, John D Rockefeller, this 22 acre (8ha)
land houses a plethora of iconic New York City attractions.
Radio City Music Hall used to be the most popular tourist
venue in new york.
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St Patrick's Cathedral |
St Patrick's Cathedral is a magnificent example of the
geometric style of Gothic architecture that was popular in
Europe in the 13th century. It is the seat of the Roman
Catholic archbishop of New York and the largest Catholic
cathedral in the United.
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Grand Central Station |
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One of New York's most famous and best loved landmarks,
Grand Central was opened in 1913 opposite Rockefeller
Centre. It is the world's largest train station in terms of
platforms, with 44. Its true distinction, however, is its
magnificent architecture and striking ambiance. |
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