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New York, USA

yetkinebru1 — 2021-08-19 07:12:14 UTC

Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York, USA

yetkinebru1 — 2021-08-19 07:12:25 UTC

The Bridge connects Manhattan with another borough, Brooklyn. It‘s always bad during rush hour on the Brookyln Bridge. They often start roadwork here too. So you are always stuck in a traffic jam. Walking over the bridge offers (anbieten) a great view at the skyline of Manhattan. It takes you about 30 minutes one way.

Empire State Building, New York City, New York, USA

yetkinebru1 — 2021-08-19 07:12:41 UTC

The Empire State Building (ESB) is one of New York's most famous skycrapers and tourist attractions. It is a must for tourists. The Empire State Building Run-Up is a competition where athletes run up the staircase. The record is 9 minutes and 33 seconds.The building of the ESB started in 1930 and took one year and 45 days. It cost 41 million dollars. You have a great view, you can see for miles from the top of the building. The ESB became famous in the film King Kong.

World Trade Center, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

yetkinebru1 — 2021-08-19 07:12:55 UTC

One building stands out in the New York City skyline. One World Trade Center is the tallest building in the USA. It is 400 feet higher than the old World Trade Center, which was replaced after the attacks on September 11. One World Trade Center has a total height of 1,776 feet (541 meters). It takes 60 seconds to travel to the top. In the elevator you can watch the city‘s history. The new One World Trade Center is on the grounds of the World Trade Center so we can remember the people who died and the people who helped.

Statue of Liberty National Monument, New York City, New York, USA

yetkinebru1 — 2021-08-19 23:19:03 UTC

The Statue of Liberty was a present from France. Built in 1886 it still is a famous world symbol of freedom. It is one of the world's largest statues as it is 93 metres tall. The view is fantastic from the top. But it can get hot in there - 20°C hotter than outside. And you have to climb 350 steps because there is no elevator. Between 1892 and 1954 over twelve million immigrants came to the United States by ship. The Statue of Liberty was one of the first things they saw. They had to go through immigration at the Immigration Station on Ellis Island. Thousands of immigrants were controlled before entering the United States. It’s a museum now. You can see the names of immigrants on the Wall of Honor.

Central Park, New York City, New York, USA

yetkinebru1 — 2021-08-19 23:25:58 UTC

Central park lies in the heart of Manhattan. It opened in 1876 and is very big (3.4 square kilometres). A walk through Central park is a must-do when you are in New York City. This huge (big) park in the city center is one of the things that makes New York such a beautiful city. Besides being a great place to experience a little nature, Central Park has many attractions and most of them are free. It has a zoo, lakes,gardens, a skating rink,athletic fields (basketball, volleyball...),an open-air theatre and lots more. You can go explore the park on foot, by horse, by bicycle or by skates, or you can take a rowing boat on one of the lakes. People say it's a dangerous place at night.

Times Square, Manhattan, New York, USA

yetkinebru1 — 2021-08-19 23:28:22 UTC

Lights - Colors - Noise - all of this is New York Times Square! Times Square is located in midtown Manhattan. The square is a symbol for the energy in NY. You can find a lot of entertainment here: theaters, bars, shops, news stands, cinemas, restaurants. There is always something to do of watch! The Hard Rock Café is another Must-See at Times Square. Come and see the guitars used by the Beatles or other famous music stars. In Times Square, the famous Christmas tree is lit at the beginning of the Christmas season.

Each year, about one million people meet at Times Square to celebrate New Year's Eve.

Chinatown, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

yetkinebru1 — 2024-08-29 17:34:25 UTC

Less than 55% of the people living in Chinatown (Manhattan) speak English. Abour 100,000 Chinese people live in Chinatown. All of the road and shop signs are Chinese. Lots of New Yorkers and tourists go there because the restaurants are not expensive. Tourists like the gift shops, where you can buy fake designer watches and clothes. Chinatown is one of the biggest Chinese communities in North America.

Fifth Avenue, New York City, New York, USA

yetkinebru1 — 2024-08-29 17:37:07 UTC

It devides Manhattan's East Side and West Side. It runs along Central Park. There are a lot of expensive shops that sell designer clothes and jewellery. Famous builds on 5th Avenue are the Rockefeller Center and the Empire State Building. There are also a lot of museums like the Guggenheim Museum and Metropolitan Museum of Arts. Look them up if you like. :)