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Wall Street gets its name from a real wooden wall built by the Dutch in the 1600s to protect the colony.

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The First of the 5 boroughs settled by the Dutch in 1624

First home to the Lenape people

1626: The Dutch bought the island for 24$ and called it New Amsterdam

1664: British took over and renamed it New York

19th century: Ellis Island became the gateway for millions of immigrants

- > Manhattan became the financial and cultural centre of the US

In 1898 on the first of January the 5 boroughs consolidated into one city

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Is packed with iconic landmarks

Statue of Liberty (technically on Liberty Island, but symbolically Manhattan’s icon): Gift from France in 1886, symbol of freedom and democracy.

Empire State Building: Opened in 1931, once the tallest building in the world (443 m with antenna).

One World Trade Center (Freedom Tower): Built after 9/11, tallest building in the Western Hemisphere (541 m).

Chrysler Building: Art Deco masterpiece from 1930, famous for its gleaming spire.

Central Park: 843 acres (3,41 square kilometres) of greenery, lakes, playgrounds and beautiful nature in between of the tallest skyscrapers

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The Empire State Building has its own zip code

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Population: about 1.6 million residents; during weekdays the number doubles due to commuters and tourists.

Diversity: one of the most ethnically diverse areas in the world.

Key neighborhoods:

Harlem – famous for jazz and the Harlem Renaissance.

Chinatown – the largest Chinese community outside Asia.

Little Italy – shaped by Italian immigration.

Washington Heights – home to a large Dominican community.

Culture:

Broadway theater and musicals.

Museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, MoMA, and the Guggenheim.

Music and performance venues like Carnegie Hall and the Apollo Theater in Harlem.

Origins: nearly 50% of Manhattan’s residents were born outside the United States.

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Manhattan has more Irish people than Dublin and more Jewish residents than Tel Aviv — a true “melting pot.”

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Manhattan’s vibe is fast, diverse, and always busy. People move with purpose, the city feels ambitious and cultural, and every neighborhood has its own style — from sleek downtown to artsy villages to soulful Harlem. It’s intense but inspiring, with something happening 24/7.