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Culture of New York. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Broadway is the largest street of the city and one of its main attractions. The length of the avenue estimates 30 kilometers. Here you will find award-winning restaurants, best shops, theaters and financial institutions. Despite such huge number of various institutions, Broadway is a very peaceful and quiet street. Among the cultural institutions that are worth visiting we should definitely mention Metropolitan Museum, which is one of the most famous art galleries in the world. The opening of the museum took place in 1872. Since that time the museum’s priceless collection has been expanded and enriched by rare masterpieces. A large part of the exhibits, which can be seen today in the halls of the gallery, has been donated by private collectors.
Discovering the architecture of New York from bird's eye view! Empire State Building, American Museum of Natural History, Woolworth Building, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Cloisters, Manhattan Municipal Building, all those monuments are defining the image of New York … 
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Statue of Liberty, Chrysler Building, Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, Riverside Church, 1 World Trade Center, St. Patrick Cathedral, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for New York … Open
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If you look at the Astro-View observation platforms, you will remember the final footage from the “Men in Black”. They were built in the year 1964. Today, the site is abandoned, and unfortunately, because of this, it will not be possible to go upstairs, but you can enjoy the beautiful view of the abandoned building. The New York Public Library is one of the most popular venues for shooting movies (“Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, “Spider Man”, “The Time Machine”, “The Day After Tomorrow” were shot here) – a must-visit place, interesting from an architectural point of view, amazing with its majesty. It would be fascinating to know that you can visit it for free.
New York City is the largest city in the United States. Many people in different parts of the earth consider New York the world center. The population of New York is 8 million people, and if … Open
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The city is also famous for its abandoned buildings, among them – Renwick Smallpox Hospital. The hospital was abandoned because it was shut down. Patients with smallpox were kept here. The place itself gives conflicting emotions as one can feel incredible sense of mysticism and horror, which definitely will be to the liking of those who are in love with all mysterious and unexplained events. There is another hospital meant for typhoid and tuberculosis patients, and it is located in North Brother Island. The place is also worth mentioning because the island was wrecked by PS General Slocum. An abandoned cafe on the West Side Highway, built in the 1950’s and closed in 2006, is another institution that fans of abandoned buildings will find interesting. Some romanticism emits from this place. 
City tours, excursions and tickets in New York and surroundings
Plan your own excursion through New York: churches, museums and castles
Statue of Liberty, New York
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Facts:
» The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island and is one of the most famous sculptures in the USA and in the world as well. Facts:» The Statue of Liberty is often called the symbol of New York City and the United States, the symbol of freedom and democracy, and the Liberty Lady. That was a gift of the French on the centenary of the American Revolution.
» The goddess of freedom holds a torch and a tablet and stands with one foot on the broken chains. The date of the Declaration of Independence is carved with Roman numerals on the table.
» The height of the statue from the ground to the tip of the torch is 93 meters; the height of the statue itself is 46 meters.
» The monument is open for visitors. Overcoming 356 steps of a stairway you can climb to the crown of the statue, which offers extensive panorama of New York Harbor.
Empire State Building, New York
Location on the map: Facts:
» The Empire State Building is the 102-storey skyscraper (office building) built in Art Deco style. The skyscraper is situated in New York City on the island of Manhattan. Facts:» The Empire State Building is currently the 22nd highest in the world and the fourth tallest skyscraper in the United States.
» The building has observation decks located on the 86th and on 102nd floor.
» There is the Guinness World Records Hall in the Empire State Building, where the unique collection of unusual records is kept.
» The annual competition on the run is held at the stairs of the Empire State Building. Runners need to be overcome 1576 steps of the building, from 1st to 86th floor. In 2003, Paul Crake has placed a record that has yet to be beaten; he had overcome the distance in 9 minutes 33 seconds.
American Museum of Natural History, New York
Location on the map: Facts:
» The American Museum of Natural History is one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. Facts:» One of the sponsors of the museum was Theodore Roosevelt.
» Striking property of the museum is the library that contains the most comprehensive collection of exhibits. Today there are more than 450 thousand volumes stored in the library.
» The library of the museum also features a lot of interesting information and reports on research expeditions and travels to all corners of the world.
» The most valuable item in the museum is the skeleton of Lucy, the female Australopithecus that is 3.2 million years old.
Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, New York
Location on the map: Facts:
» The Cathedral of St. John the Divine is situated on Manhattan. Facts:» The cathedral has being built for more than a century; it was founded in 1892 and its construction still isn’t complete.
» Doors of the Cathedral are made of bronze and weigh 3 tons. Doors are decorated with about 60 scenes from the Bible; scenes from the Old Testament can be seen on the left side and the New Testament - on the right.
» The cathedral features 7 chapels dedicated to folks who came to New York in the year of foundation of the temple.
» Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the chief of the committee raising funds for construction of the cathedral; eight years later he became the president of the United States.
Riverside Church, New York
Location on the map: Facts:
» The Bell Tower of the church is considered the largest in the world. It has 74 bells. Facts:» One of the bells is up to 20 tons in weight and has the strongest resonance in the world; it’s also considered the largest bell in the world.
» The church has eight panels devoted to different personalities (Michelangelo, Socrates) whose lives reflect the teachings of Christ.
» The Riverside Church was built on the dime of Rockefeller Jr.
» The tower above the main entrance makes the church the highest in the United States, as it reaches 119 meters. The tower has 22 floors and includes residential and office space, as well as Sunday school.
» The church seems old from the outside, but inside it’s designed as an office building with elevators, underground parking and air-conditioning.
» The building includes not only the temple, but also a kindergarten, library, auditorium, sports and conference facilities.
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What to visit during two-day excursion in New York
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Where: 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 535-7710; Opening hours: Monday-CLOSED. Tuesday–Thursday;
Where: 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 535-7710; Opening hours: Monday-CLOSED. Tuesday–Thursday;
Museum of Modern Art
Where: 11 West 53 Street, New York; Telephone: + 1 (212) 708-9400; More info: Btw fifth and sixth aves;
Where: 11 West 53 Street, New York; Telephone: + 1 (212) 708-9400; More info: Btw fifth and sixth aves;
CentralPark
Where: Strawberry Fields, New York;
Where: Strawberry Fields, New York;
Times Square
Where: 42nd Street and Broadway, New York;
Where: 42nd Street and Broadway, New York;
Broadway Shows
Where: Duffy Square, 47th Street, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 912-9770; More info: (btw broadway and 7th);
Where: Duffy Square, 47th Street, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 912-9770; More info: (btw broadway and 7th);
Circle Line Boat
Where: Pier 83, West 42nd Street, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 563-3200;
Where: Pier 83, West 42nd Street, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 563-3200;
Washington Square Park
Where: West 4th Street and MacDougal, New York;
Where: West 4th Street and MacDougal, New York;
Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island
Where: Battery Park, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 269-5755, +1 (212) 363-3200; Opening hours: Daily 8.30am-5.30pm, boats go every 30 minutes.;
Where: Battery Park, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 269-5755, +1 (212) 363-3200; Opening hours: Daily 8.30am-5.30pm, boats go every 30 minutes.;
Empire State Building
Where: 350 Fifth Avenue, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 736-3100; Opening hours: Daily 8am to Midnight; More info: Between 33rd & 34th streets;
Where: 350 Fifth Avenue, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 736-3100; Opening hours: Daily 8am to Midnight; More info: Between 33rd & 34th streets;
Reference information
Map of all art museums
Art galleries in New York and around
♥ Art museum 'Dahesh Museum of Art' New York City, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'New Museum of Contemporary Art' New York City, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum of Russian Art' Jersey City, 2.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Whitney Museum of American Art' New York City, 2.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Rubin Museum of Art' New York City, 3 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near New York
♥ National Shrine of St. Anthony, New York City, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Cathedral, Brooklyn, 2.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral Basilica of St. James, Brooklyn, 2.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, St. Joseph, 5.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City, 5.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Shrine of St. Vincent Ferrer, New York City, 6.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Brooklyn, 8.4 km from the center. On the map
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of New York
Landmarks of culture on New York map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to New York. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in New York: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in New York. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
