New York, The monuments of New York, USA
The Statue of Liberty, located on New York’s Liberty Island, was the first thing thousands of immigrants to the United States saw, arriving by boat. In her right hand, she holds a torch that symbolizes a guide for men. Her left hand holds a plaque representing the Declaration of Independence, on which is engraved the […]
New York, The activities at New York, USA
The Phantom of the Opera is one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s greatest musicals, based on the novel Le Fantôme de l’Opéra by Gaston Leroux, premiered at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London in September 1986. Its soundtrack is one of the best-selling albums, with estimated sales of between 24 and 40 million copies worldwide. The Phantom […]
New York, The monuments of New York, USA
A highly symbolic monument for New Yorkers, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is located in the Manhattan neighborhood, a few meters from Rockefeller Center. Its facade and main entrance face the chic and famous Fifth Avenue, at the corner of 50th Street. It is the largest Gothic Revival Catholic cathedral in North America. It is dedicated to […]
New York, The monuments of New York, USA
Photos of the Empire State Building, the mythical skyscraper
The Empire State Building is an emblematic tourist site in New York: it is one of the highest (381 m) and most famous skyscrapers in the city. Its construction began in 1930, shortly after the stock market crash of 1929: at the time of its inauguration in 1931, its developers had the worst difficulties in […]
New York, The monuments of New York, USA
Trinity Church, located on Wall Street in the Manhattan borough, is the work of the American architect Richard Upjohn, who designed it in a neo-Gothic style. When the church was consecrated on May 1, 1846 (Ascension Day), its neo-Gothic inspired spire, topped by a golden cross, dominated the urban panorama of lower Manhattan. Despite the […]
New York, The monuments of New York, USA
Grand Central Terminal is the largest train station in the world and is definitely worth a visit on your trip to New York: 44 platforms serving 67 tracks make up this station located at the corner of 42nd Street and Park Avenue. In the huge hall of the station that measures 114 meters by 36, […]
New York, Streets and neighborhoods of New York, USA
Located in the south of Manhattan, the Financial District, nicknamed FiDi by New Yorkers, is the business and financial district of New York. You can find here the headquarters of major companies and institutions such as the New York Stock Exchange. But in addition to the offices, the Financial District also concentrates places of interest […]
New York, Streets and neighborhoods of New York, USA
Photos of Chinatown and Little Italy, a guaranteed change of scenery
Slowly but surely nibbled away by the insatiable expansion of Chinatown, the Little Italy neighborhood still has that authentic Italian atmosphere when you walk through its streets. Here and there, typical restaurants such as Umberto’s Clamhouse, Da Nico or Casa Bella, all located on Mulberry Street. For a coffee break, don’t miss the Ferrara at […]
New York, Streets and neighborhoods of New York, USA
There was a time, a long time ago, when hanging out in the area was not recommended. Crime, drug dealing and prostitution were the daily rhythms of life in Bushwick. The neighborhood has repented, reconverted itself and now attracts a young and trendy population, artists in the making and has stores and infrastructures at the […]
New York, Streets and neighborhoods of New York, USA
The best way to discover the real New York is probably to put on your best shoes and go for a walk. It’s no secret: to discover New York in details, you have to walk! In addition to being an eyeful, these walks allow you to take the measure of the multitude of neighborhoods that […]