Another New York landmark and major attraction is the Chrysler Building in Manhattan. At 319 meters, the skyscraper is the 10th tallest building in New York City. The skyscraper built between 1928 and 1930 in the Art Deco style is also one of the most beautiful skyscrapers of this time.

Chrysler Building in Manhattan

Name giver was the client Walter Percy Chrysler, who had the skyscraper built for the Chrysler Corporation. The architect William Van Alen was responsible for planning the skyscraper in the Art Deco style. The foundation stone for the building was laid on September 19, 1928. Almost two years later, on May 27, 1930, the skyscraper was inaugurated. At the time, it was the tallest building in the world.

Entry

Only the lobby of the Chrysler Building is currently open to the public (including its own subway access, but only on weekdays). It is planned to build a viewing platform. Chrysler Building Observation Deck is currently not available.

Address

405 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10174, Vereinigte Staaten

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Central Park, 3.41 km² in size, is located in the center of Manhattan in New York City and is one of the city’s main attractions. The park was established as a landscape park in 1859 and completed in 1873. Today, up to 500,000 people visit the park every day.

Opening hours

10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.

Closed Tuesday and Wednesday

Entry

free of charge

Address

New York, NY, Vereinigte Staaten

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National 9/11 Memorial and Museum

Opening hours

open daily

Entry

Visiting the 9/11 Memorial in New York is free. There is an entrance fee for the museum.

Address

180 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007, Vereinigte Staaten

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On the southern edge of New York’s Midtown Manhattan on Fifth Avenue, you’ll find the Empire State Building, one of New York’s top landmarks. At around 443 meters (to the top of the antenna) it was New York’s tallest building for a long time. Here you will find information about the building and about your visit.

Empire State Building | Skyscrapers in Manhattan New York

Would you like to see New York from above, from lofty heights? You have the option at the Empire State Building in New York City Manhattan. From the 86th floor you have an incredible fantastic view of the city. With a structural height of 381 meters, the building has long been the tallest in the city and even the world. If you measure to the top of the antenna, it is even around 443 meters. It was later replaced by the World Trade Center and then by the successor One World Trade Center as the tallest building in New York.

The construction time of the building is also remarkable: It was built from 1930 to 1931 – that is, in just 2 years. By the way: The Empire State Building has been the focus of countless Hollywood films. The best known is probably the film “King Kong”, which also has a place of honor in the building. The building was also used in the films “Independence Day” and “Taxi Driver”.

Architecture of the Empire State Building

The building consists mainly of steel constructions, which were carried one on top of the other floor by floor. In addition to the Chrysler Building, it is also part of the Art Deco architectural style. The facade consists of limestone and granite, which were used in the construction of the steel frame.

The main block extends up to the 86th floor (320 meters). This tapers upwards again and again through slight recesses, which gives the building its characteristic shape. The first viewing platform is on the 86th floor. This is followed by a 16-storey, slim tower. This is mainly used for the operation of transmission systems. The roof of the Empire State Building finally follows above the 102nd floor. This is 381 meters high and ends with the building’s 62 meter high antenna.

Observation decks and exhibits in the Empire State Building

The building has the most visitors every year after Times Square. Around 3.5 million people visit the building with its two viewing platforms, which are also known as the observation deck. The lighting in the building also makes it special. The tip shines in different colors every day. In addition to the viewing platforms, you can also visit exhibitions in the building. They are dedicated to the construction, construction, opening of the building and other areas such as celebrities who visited the building or the landscape drawing of New York by the famous British artist Stephen Wiltshir.

When you visit it, make sure that the visibility is good beforehand. Otherwise, first visit one of the many other sights in New York and then catch up on the visit.

Opening hours

täglich, 13.00 bis 22.00 Uhr

Entry

from around € 35

Address

20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, Vereinigte Staaten

Tickets

Standard & skip the line

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One World Trade Center | tallest building in the United States

In addition to the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building, the One World Trade Center, abbreviated 1 WTC, is probably the most famous skyscraper in New York City.

It was built from 2004 to 2015 on the World Trade Center site, also known as Ground Zero, next to the site of the World Trade Center, which was destroyed in a terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.

One World Trade Center | Observation deck and restaurants

The observation deck and the restaurant on the top floors were opened at the end of May 2015.

Opening hours

daily, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Entry

from 35 €

Address

285 Fulton St, New York, NY 10007, Vereinigte Staaten

Tickets

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The famous Wall Street in the New York borough of Manhattan is home to numerous credit institutions and the world’s largest stock exchange, the New York Stock Exchange. It is also one of the most important sights for tourists. Visit the Charging Bull and stroll the streets.

Opening hours

open daily

Entry

free of charge

Address

New York, NY 10004, Vereinigte Staaten

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It’s just a train station and still one of New York’s most important attractions – the Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. With over 44 tracks and 67 pairs of rails, it is the largest train station in the world. More than 500,000 people visit the station every day. If you are in New York, visit him.

Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal, often called Grand Central Station, opened on February 2, 1913. The first train left the station at 12:20 p.m. Today the station is the largest in the world with over 44 tracks and 67 pairs of tracks. The gigantic Railway Cathedral is located in Manhattan on the corner of 42nd Street and Park Avenue. The train station is famous and therefore one of the most frequently visited sights in the city due to its magnificent main hall. This has a dark blue-green ceiling painting as a starry sky by Paul César Helleu.

But the station has even more to offer. In addition to the painted ceiling of the main hall, you will also find very valuable clocks. Outside is the world’s largest Tiffany glass clock, which measures 13 feet (more than 4 meters) in diameter. And in the main hall you will also find a clock with four dials made of opals. The value is estimated at $ 10 million. Look next to the famous information desk. By the way: All the clocks at the station go one minute ahead so that the passengers get 60 extra customers to get their train.

It was inaugurated as a terminus on February 2, 1913. However, there were railway buildings in the same place before 1913. The Grand Central Depot was completed as early as 1871. The main building was then largely redesigned between 1899 and 1900. Floors were raised and a new facade was installed. In 1900 the name was changed to Grand Central Station. Between 1903 and 1913, the entire building was laid down in sections and replaced by the current, multi-storey train station.

Shops and restaurants in Grand Central Terminal

In addition to its function as a train station, the former train station has now also become a place where you can find a wide range of shops and restaurants.

Opening hours

daily from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Entry

free of charge

Address

89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, Vereinigte Staaten

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Statue of Liberty in New York – gift from the French people

It is a gift from the French people to the United States – The Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. The neoclassical colossal statue created by Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi is one of the tallest statues in the world with a total height of 92.99 meters. It was inaugurated on October 28, 1886. The statue has been part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument since 1924 and has also been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984.

Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island

It’s on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. You can only get there by ship. Crossings are offered at regular intervals. Either as a harbor tour or sightseeing boat trip around the Statue or as a direct ferry crossing to Liberty Island. The best way to do this is to use express access to the ferry with a ticket from GetYourGuide. The sightseeing boat tour also gives you a great view of famous sights on the Manhattan skyline.

Symbol of freedom

The statue represents Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom. She is wrapped in robes and holds up a gilded torch with her right hand and a tabula ansata with the date of the American Declaration of Independence in her left hand. A broken chain lies at her feet.

The statue is considered a symbol of freedom and is one of the most recognizable symbols of the United States. For more interesting information, we recommend the Museum on site.

Opening hours

• Monday to Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Entry

Prices vary and depend on the destination (the crown, the pedestal, or just Liberty Island)

The ferry crossing is included in all tickets.

Address

New York, NY 10004, Vereinigte Staaten

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One of the most important sights in New York is Times Square in Manhattan. It is the most visited place in Manhattan and one of the most popular tourist attractions in New York. Broadway in New York is the musical and theater mile. We give you all the important information about the place.

Times Square – the theater district of Manhattan

Times Square in New York City was named after the T.S.1 building used by the New York Times newspaper. Located at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, it extends from West 42nd Street to West 47th Street.

It forms the center of the theater district of Manhattan, which is also known as Broadway. Since the 1930s, The Square has been officially divided into two sections. The south end kept the name Times Square and the north end was renamed Duffy Square.

The square is also famous for its numerous neon signs. Times Square is often referred to as The Crossroads of the World, The Center of the Universe, The heart of the Great White Way – the latter is a name for the theater district around Broadway – or The Heart of the World. That’s why you should definitely visit Time Square at night.

Visiting the Times Square is overwhelming. In addition to the breathtaking scenery, you can meet a lot of people dressed up as Disney characters or other celebrities on the square.

Major sights in Times Square

Around 40 theaters can be found in New York’s famous theater district. You will also find a large number of cafes, fast food chains and souvenir shops, but also luxury restaurants, multiplex cinemas, the MTV studios, Sony and Vogue. There are also a lot of themed restaurants to be found. These include, for example, the Hard Rock Café, Bubba Gump and Planet Hollywood. Enjoy it when you take a break.

There are a number of museums in and around Times Square:

• Madame Tussauds
• Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
• Gulliver’s Gate

But as mentioned at the beginning, the large number of theaters give the theater district its name. Therefore musical fans should not miss the place under any circumstances. Broadway musicals will be performed in the theaters every night. Not only the great classics, but also the most modern productions. The almost 40 theaters are spread over an area of ​​around 12 blocks around Time Square. Most can accommodate at least 500 guests. The most important are:

• Broadway Theatre
• AMC Movie Theatre
• New Amsterdam Theatre
• Gershwin Theatre
• Majestic Theatre
• Lyric Theatre
• Minskoff Theatre
• Marquis
• Winter Garden Theatre

And many more. There is sure to be something suitable for every visitor.

Opening hours

none, the place is accessible at all times

Entry

free of charge

Address

Manhattan, NY 10036, Vereinigte Staaten

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One of the most popular visitor attractions in Times Square is Madame Tussauds in New York. It is the largest wax museum and contains more than 225 wax figures. Here you will find all the important information for your visit and for your meeting of stars, athletes and politicians.

The wax museum in New York City

ou can find Madame Tussauds in many metropolises today. Whether in London, Berlin or Hong Kong. She also finds one of the company’s oldest and largest wax museum in New York. Meet celebrities like Marilyn Monroe, Madonna and Lady Gaga or movie stars like E.T. and Bruce Willis at Madame Tussauds. On approximately 8,000 square meters on 5 floors you get an interactive entertainment in the heart of Times Square. In addition, changing exhibitions always enrich the program and invite you to visit again. Snap photos with your favorite celebrities and enjoy time at one of New York’s most unique attractions.

Special and interactive exhibitions

The special and interactive exhibitions change regularly and offer a little variety with every visit. Of course, there are always new wax figures added. The following special exhibitions are represented:

• King Kongs Skull Island
• Ghostbusters: Experience

It is best to find out about the current exhibition before your visit. Or let yourself be surprised.

Opening hours

Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Entry

different price ranges, from € 32.95

Address

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Vereinigte Staaten

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