New York City comprises 5 boroughs located where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At the heart of the city is Manhattan, a densely populated district that ranks among the world's leading commercial, financial and cultural centers. Among its emblematic points, skyscrapers stand out, such as the Empire State Building, and the enormous Central Park. The Broadway Theater sits amidst the neon lights of Times Square.
confirm now facts about New York that you may not know
1•The Statue of Liberty was a gift given by the French
One of the most visited tourist attractions in New York, without a doubt, is the Statue of Liberty. Even because everyone knows that this is the postcard of destiny, right? However, many people have no idea why this attraction exists. Because of this, it may be nice to know that the Statue of Liberty was a gift given by France in honor of the union and friendship of the two countries after the achievement of Independence from the United States. Although its purpose was to celebrate the centenary of American Independence, it ended up arriving 10 years late. But it's still worth it!
2•The Empire State Building is one of the tallest buildings in New York
Although it is no longer the tallest building in the world, having lost its position in 1971, the Empire State Building is the third tallest in New York. Therefore, it is not surprising that it remains a well-visited tourist spot in the city. That's because there's no way not to admire its 443 meters high (if you consider even the tip of the antenna).
3•Central Park is not a nature park.
Well, that's exactly what you read. Central Park is not really a nature park. Especially because it is no coincidence that he is on our list of curiosities about New York. It was built artificially in order to add more nature to the city. However, that doesn't diminish you at all, see? Quite the contrary: its 341 hectares have several attractions and are synonymous with leisure and tranquility. We warn you right away: you won't be able to see everything in a single day, but even if you don't have that much free time, it's worth going there.
4•Times Square can be seen from space
Seriously: you can't talk about the Big Apple and not mention Times Square, especially when it comes to curiosities about New York. First of all, know that the original name of the area was Longacre Square. The change came in 1904, when The New York Times moved its headquarters there. Soon, the place was known as that to indicate that this was where the Times was located.
