New York
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Patrick’s Cathedral, a cathedral among skyscrapers
Patrick ‘s Cathedral is the largest Gothic Revival building in North America. It is a Catholic cathedral dedicated to the patron saint of Ireland (Saint Patrick) located between huge skyscrapers in clear contrast with the surroundings, which makes one feel that the temple is smaller than it really is. Construction of St. Patrick’s Cathedral began in 1858, but the Civil War halted construction. These finally ended in 1865 once the war ended. What to see in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral The first thing that strikes you about St. Patrick ‘s Cathedral is its imposing façade with two 100-meter-high towers that rise…
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Visitar la Grand Central Terminal de Nueva York
Between 42nd Street and Park Avenue, and very close to the Chrysler Building or Fifth Avenue, Grand Central Terminal has been located since 1913, the most famous train station in New York and which we have seen so many times in the movies. With no less than 100 years of history and after being renovated in 1998, it is undoubtedly one of the emblematic places in New York that you should not miss. Its visit is essential for tourists and a must for New Yorkers who move around the city. History of Grand Central Terminal Before the Grand Central Terminal,…
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Spending Thanksgiving in New York
When we think of New York, mythical places always come to mind, such as the Statue of Liberty or the Empire State Building. But if there is a moment that attracts attention, it is Thanksgiving or also known as Thanksgiving in English, which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. Surely more than once you’ve seen it in a movie and you’ve always wondered what it would be like to be in New York at that time. If you want to spend a unique Thanksgiving, you can’t miss the famous Macy’s parade. It is an annual parade organized by…
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Places that will arouse your curiosity in New York and surroundings
New York is one of those places that you have to visit at some point in your life, and when you do you will realize why trips to this renowned city in the United States remain in the memory. Well, there you will have the opportunity to walk among huge skyscrapers, eat the best hot dogs in the world, go to plays and enjoy an afternoon of shopping. In short you will feel like in a movie. As we have told you on other occasions, in New York there are countless places to visit, among the essential and most popular…
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What to see in New York in 4 days. An itinerary to not miss the most important things to visit
Do you want to know what to see in New York in 4 days? You should know that 4 days are not many to get to know the city that never sleeps, but it is true that they can be enough to get to know the most important things in New York, although it is such a big city that surely when you leave you will feel that you still have a lot to visit.. Returning another time will be the best way to get to know New York more thoroughly, but if it is your first trip, this itinerary…
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What to see in New York in 5 days
If you have 5 days to visit New York we are going to propose a tour for each one of them in which you will be able to know the main places to see in New York. Even so, it is a huge city and it takes many days to get to know it in depth, but with this visit you will have a first contact in case you want to return. The main points of interest to see in New York in 5 days will surely surprise you because the city that never sleeps is one of the most…
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Rockefeller Center and the Top of the Rock. When to go up?
One of the most emblematic and visited places in New York is the Rockefeller Center, a complex of 19 buildings built by the Rockefeller family and located near Fifth Avenue between 48th and 51st streets. Its main building is the General Electric building where the famous Top of The Rock viewpoint is located, the most famous in New York, next to the Empire State Building. In addition to the gazebo, there are also numerous shops and theaters such as the famous Radio City Music Hall. Rockefeller Plaza This is the central square of the complex, very famous for having appeared…
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Broadway, the street of musicals in New York
Broadway is one of the most important and famous avenues in New York. As a curiosity, it is an exception to the design of streets in Manhattan where streets run from east to west and avenues from north to south. Broadway crosses Manhattan diagonally from north to south and is one of the longest streets in the city. Despite its length, Broadway is best known for the stretch of avenue that runs from Central Park to Times Square, in the so-called theater district. Musicals on Broadway In New York you can find 3 types of musicals: those on Broadway, those…
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How to visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
The Statue of Liberty is the greatest symbol of New York and the United States. It is located on Liberty Island, south of Manhattan, and is 46 meters high, 93 if we count the height from the base. Nearby is Ellis Island, a small island where the Immigration Museum is located and which we include in this article since the visit to both monuments is usually combined. Visit the Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty was inaugurated in 1884 and was a gift from France to commemorate 100 years of the United States Declaration of Independence. The construction of…
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Visit the Guggenheim Museum in New York
The Guggenheim Museum in New York is the best known and also the first to be opened by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, although it shares popularity with the one in Bilbao. This museum is one of those whose building is also a work of art in addition to what is inside. Even if you don’t want to go in, it’s worth going to see the impressive architecture of the Guggenheim Museum. It is dedicated to modern art and was not always in the same location. The Guggenheim Museum building It was founded in 1937 and is located to the…
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