Top 5 attractions in New York City

New York is one of the most spectacular cities in the world offering its tourists everything from architecture, culture, fashion or entertainment. It is a city of excitement and unforgettable landmarks, such as:

1. The Statue of Liberty.

This neoclassical sculpture is probably the most famous statue in the world. It represents Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom and it is one of the symbols of the United States of America. It is located on Liberty Island. The statue was a gift received by the Americans from the French people in 1886.

2. Empire State Building.

This skyscraper, built in 1931, is another symbol of the USA and of New York. It has 102 stories and a height of 443 meters, including the 62 meter pinnacle. For 30 years it was the tallest building in the world. The Empire State Building is not only famous due to its heights, but also because of its distinctive art deco style design. The building was included among the seven wonders of the modern world on a list made by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

3. Central Park.

Located in the centre of Manhattan, this public park around thirty five million visitors each year, being the most visited urban park in all USA. It is a huge park, almost entirely landscaped. Here you will find birds and animals, trees and flowers, entertainment and art. You can visit the Central Park Zoo or you can go ice-skating, you can go boating and or take a ride in the carrousel. Whatever you decide to  do, you will not get bored at Central Park.

4. Grand Central Terminal.

Better known as Grand Central Station, it is the largest train station in the world, covering an area of 19 ha. It was first opened in 1871 and then rebuilt in 1913. It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world, receiving over twenty one million visitors each year.

5. Rockefeller Center.

This complex of 19 buildings gets its name after the John D. Rockefeller, Jr.  who financed the project. The complex was completed in 1937 and covers a surface of 89.000 m². The centerpiece of the complex is the GE building, where in 1931 was taken the famous photo, “Lunch atop a skyscraper”, illustrating eleven men having lunch on a girder, hundreds of meters above ground.