9 best monuments & statues in New York

Statue of Liberty and Manhattan in the background
Statue of Liberty

Lookout, Statue

The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of New York, and of America as a whole. The neoclassical copper statue commemorates the friendship and aid that France extended to American settlers in 1776 in their fight for independence from Great Britain. The Symbol of Liberty has stood on Liberty Island below Manhattan since 1886 and is now one of the world's most sought-after tourist attractions. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York City" https://www…

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World Trade Center
World Trade Center

City Quarter, Monument

The World Trade Center is one of the hallmarks of Manhattan. The site of the worst terrorist attacks of the 21st century, which destroyed the famous Twin Towers - two skyscrapers - on 9 September 2001. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-new-york-wtc] Today, the WTC is not only a commercial center, but more importantly a monument and a reminder that freedom must be defended…

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Ground Zero
Ground Zero

Monument

The term "Ground zero" was primarily used in English for the site of an atomic bomb explosion. However, after the tragic terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001 on New York's Twin Towers, the skyscrapers of the World Trade Center, it became the name of the area of Lower Manhattan where the attacks occurred. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-new-york-ground-0] The original…

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Bull on Wall Street
Charging Bull

Statue

The more than 3-ton bronze sculpture, prosaically titled "Charging Bull," is one of New York's most popular attractions and a symbol of the world's financial district. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-new-york-bull] The statue of the bull measures almost 3.5 meters in height and nearly 5 meters in length, and there are often queues of several minutes to take a photo…

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Wall Street
Wall Street

Street, Historic building

The rather unassuming Wall Street in Lower Manhattan, leading east from Broadway, is in fact the place where the course of the world's markets and economy is set. It is here that several of the stock exchange houses that have set the course of the world's financial markets for centuries are based. [btn "Find cheap hotels in Manhattan" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nyc-wall-st] Stroll down the 600-metre…

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Flatiron Building
Flatiron Building

Historic building

One of New York's first skyscrapers is called the Flatiron Building, or "Iron" in English. Where the name comes from is quite obvious from the first glance at the building. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-new-york-flatiron] The Iron is one of the leading tourist attractions thanks to its novel pointed and very narrow shape, and you should definitely visit it when…

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
St. Patrick's Cathedral

Cathedral

St. Patrick's Cathedral is the largest Roman Catholic church in North America and the largest religious building in New York City. Its twin spires reach a height of 101 metres, which in other cities of the world would undoubtedly make the cathedral one of the city's landmarks. In New York, however, the cathedral stands somewhat drowned among the surrounding skyscrapers climbing to more than twice its height. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New…

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Friends House in the West Village
The House of Friends

Historic building

Are you a fan of the cult series Friends like I am? Then be sure to head to the West Village in lower Manhattan. [btn "Find the cheapest hotels in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nyc-friends-house] Where can you find Friends House? The apartment building served as the exterior filming location for the house where Monica, Rachel, Joey and Chandler lived. The house is virtually identical to…

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Roosvelt Island
Roosvelt Island

Island, Promenade, Cable car, Monument

Over 3 kilometres long and only about 200 metres wide, the island in the middle of the East River attracts locals and tourists alike for its beautiful riverside promenades, its unparalleled views of Manhattan and its historic hospital memorial. The red cable car that takes you to Rossvelt Island is famous. Our recommendations Visit when the weather is nice, the island is ideal for walks or picnics Stop by the Panorama Room bar for…

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