Times Square @ Manhattan, New York - The world's most visited tourist attraction - YouTube Times Square @ Manhattan, New York - The world's most visited tourist attraction Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on May 11, 2014 Times Square is a major commercial intersection[1] and a neighborhood in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, at the junction of Broadway (now converted into a pedestrian plaza) and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets.

Times Square -- iconified as "The Crossroads of the World",[2][3][4][5][6] "The Center of the Universe",[7][8][9] and the "The Great White Way"[10][11][12] -- is the brightly illuminated hub of the Broadway Theater District,[13] one of the world's busiest pedestrian intersections,[14] and a major center of the world's entertainment industry.[15] According to Travel + Leisure magazine's October 2011 survey, Times Square is the world's most visited tourist attraction, hosting over 39 million visitors annually.[16] Approximately 330,000 people pass through Times Square daily, many of whom are either tourists or people working in the area.[17] Formerly Longacre Square, Times Square was renamed in April 1904 after The New York Times moved its headquarters to the newly erected Times Building -- now called One Times Square -- site of the annual ball drop on New Year's Eve,[18] a tradition which began on December 31, 1907 and continues today, attracting thousands to the Square every New Year's.

The northern triangle of Times Square is technically Duffy Square, dedicated in 1937 to Chaplain Francis P. Duffy of New York City's "Fighting 69th" Infantry Regiment; a memorial to Duffy is located there, along with a statue of George M. Cohan, and the TKTS discount theatre tickets booth. The stepped red roof of the TKTS booth also provides seating for various events. The Duffy Statue and the square were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 Category Times Square – Crossroads of the World | Museum of the City Times Square – Crossroads of the World Exhibit by: Allyson Rupp This exhibit explores Times Square, located in Midtown Manhattan in the heart of New York City. As the world’s most visited place (with annual visits estimated to be 39 million people a year), Times Square has an amazing sense of place and has earned the nickname “Crossroads of the World.” Times Square is also an excellent example of how places can be transformed as it has undergone many transformations during its interesting history. Times Square, New York City New York City’s Times Square is a world-renowned gathering place for New Yorkers and citizens from around the world.

This famous landmark is a must-see destination for visitors that come to New York. Tourists and locals come to see Broadway shows and become audiences for numerous television shows produced there. People also come to Times Square to shop at mega-stores, see the lights and the sheer spectacle of this famous square; and of course, take pictures to prove they were there. The boundaries of Times Square are generally considered to be the intersection of Seventh Avenue and Broadway that spans the distance from West 42nd Street to West 47th Street. The Times Square District is defined by seven subway stops as identified on the map below. The district includes such famous landmarks as the Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, the Ed Sullivan Theater and numerous other theaters on and off Broadway. However, the concept of Times Square radiates from One Times Square. History of Times Square In 1811, New York City planners established a grid pattern for streets. This pattern was applied to all of the streets in Manhattan except for Broadway. Broadway’s diagonal form helps establish Times Square’s unique sense of place. Times Square was originally named Longacre Square. It was a neighborhood with residences for low income people, small factories and various types of adult entertainment.

In 1904, New York’s Mayor renamed it “Times Square” after the New York Times newspaper relocated its new headquarters building at One Times Square. The tradition of celebrating the New Year at One Times Square began with a fireworks display from the building’s rooftop. Three years after the New York Times moved into the neighborhood, Adolph Ochs, the newspaper’s publisher, established the electric ball drop to ring in the New Year. That same year, the New York Subway System opened its first line which crossed Times Square and further transformed the area. Times Square billboards began in 1917 when the first large electric display billboard was installed. In 1928, the first running electric sign was constructed and displayed the announcement that Herbert Hoover had been elected President of the United States. Times Square billboards have become such an attraction that New York City zoning laws require buildings be covered by billboards. Broadway and Theater District The theater district is located between 41st and 53rd Street and between the Sixth and Ninth Avenues in Midtown Manhattan. It wasn’t until the 1920’s and on into the 1930’s that theaters started to consolidate on Broadway.

When the Great Depression crippled the economy there was a sharp decline in theater attendance. Many businesses failed and had to close. Times Square began to transform into an area dominated by businesses offering strip tease and peep shows. After the end of the World War II, Broadway and the Theater District again became popular and successful. However, at the end of the turbulent 1960’s, Broadway and Times Square itself had seen better days. By the mid-1970’s, Times Square near Broadway had become a distasteful area with much crime and drug trafficking. It was not a popular destination, and tourists generally avoided Times Square all together. Times Square At Its Worst Radio City Music Hall and Rockefeller Center As Times Square and Broadway declined, only a few blocks away two other legendary tourist attractions continued to be successful. The Radio City Music Hall, home of the Radio City Rockettes, was founded in 1932 and has been visited by over 300 million people. Radio City Music Hall The Rockefeller Center opened in 1933. It was a dream of John D. Rockefeller to create a city within a city.

Because it was constructed during the Great Depression, over 40,000 people were employed during a time when jobs were very scarce. Rockefeller Center or “30 Rock,” as it is popularly known, is a landmark within the Times Square District and a major tourist attraction. Both of these major attractions have been anchors of the Times Square area. In order to improve the value and attractiveness of the area, New York City needed The Times Square Transformation Beginning in 1977 with changes to laws and enforcement practices, New York City tried reducing crime which was the main reason for the decline in Times Square’s popularity. However, progress in transforming Times Square back to a tourist destination slowed during the 1980’s. In 1993, New York City made a major policy decision to reclaim Times Square through an initiative titled “war on crime;” the clean-up of Times Square. As a result, Times Square’s crime rate was substantially reduced on 42nd Street between Seventh and Eighth, which was identified as the worst block for crime in the city. This effort brought Times Square back to life both economically and as a major tourist attraction.

As visitors began to come back to Times Square, major corporations began locating in Times Square. The Walt Disney Company opened a Disney store in Times Square. This signaled that Times Square was a safe place for families to visit, and as a result more family-friendly businesses were attracted to the area. Because Times Square was now a lot safer than in the early nineties, it once again became a magnet for tourists and a center of New York’s social scene. Times Square Today Times Square is a constantly buzzing magnet for tourists and remains one of the most visited places in the world. It is the news capital of the United States and a major entertainment hub with CBS, NBC, ABC and other major media headquarters all located in the Times Square District. Of course, it remains the annual place for one of the biggest New Year’s celebrations on the planet. For most of its existence, Times Square wasn’t much more than a large traffic intersection. However, it is now undergoing another transition. Times Square is being transformed into a pedestrian-friendly square with car-free plazas and people-friendly spaces that will replace much of the asphalt. The redevelopment project – dubbed Times Square Transformation – begin in 2012 and is expected to be completed in 2016.

The Crossroads of the World, Times Square, Manhattan, New York City, 4K video - YouTube The Crossroads of the World, Times Square, Manhattan, New York City, 4K video Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Dec 2, 2015 Times Square in 4K resolution, Manhattan, New York City Times Square is a neighborhood in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, at the junction of Broadway (now converted into a pedestrian plaza) and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. Times Square -- iconified as "The Crossroads of the World", "The Center of the Universe", and the "The Great White Way" -- is the brightly illuminated hub of the Broadway Theater District, one of the world's busiest pedestrian intersections, and a major center of the world's entertainment industry. According to Travel + Leisure magazine, Times Square is the world's most visited tourist attraction, hosting over 39 million visitors annually.

Approximately 330,000 people pass through Times Square daily, many of whom are either tourists or people working in the area. NYC files: Video tales from New York City Subscribe for more New York City videos: ... New York City New York – often called New York City or the City of New York to distinguish it from the State of New York, of which it is a part – is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area, the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States[ and one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world. A global power city, New York exerts a significant impact upon commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment. Home to the headquarters of the United Nations, New York is an important center for international diplomacy and has been described as the cultural and financial capital of the world. Situated on one of the world's largest natural harbors,New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a county of New York State. The five boroughs – Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island – were consolidated into a single city in 1898.

With a census-estimated 2014 population of 8,491,079 distributed over a land area of just 305 square miles (790 km2), New York is the most densely populated major city in the United States. As many as 800 languages are spoken in New York, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world. By 2014 census estimates, the New York City region is the most populous Metropolitan Statistical Area in the United States, with about 50% more residents than second-largest Los Angeles metro. In 2013, the MSA produced a gross metropolitan product (GMP) of nearly US$1.39 trillion, while in 2012, the CSA generated a GMP of over US$1.55 trillion, both ranking first nationally by a wide margin and behind the GDP of only twelve nations and eleven nations, respectively. New York City traces its roots to its 1624 founding as a trading post by colonists of the Dutch Republic and was named New Amsterdam in 1626. The city and its surroundings came under English control in 1664.

New York served as the capital of the United States from 1785 until 1790. It has been the country's largest city since 1790. The Statue of Liberty greeted millions of immigrants as they came to America by ship in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is a globally recognized symbol of the United States and its democracy. Many districts and landmarks in New York City have become well known, and the city received a record 56 million tourists in 2014, hosting three of the world's ten most visited tourist attractions in 2013. Several sources have ranked New York the most photographed city in the world. Times Square, iconified as "The Crossroads of the World",is the brightly illuminated hub of the Broadway Theater District, one of the world's busiest pedestrian intersections, and a major center of the world's entertainment industry. The names of many of the city's bridges, skyscrapers, and parks are known around the world.

Anchored by Wall Street in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City has been called both the most economically powerful city and the leading financial center of the world, and the city is home to the world's two largest stock exchanges by total market capitalization, the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ. Manhattan's real estate market is among the most expensive in the world. Manhattan's Chinatown incorporates the highest concentration of Chinese people in the Western Hemisphere, with multiple signature Chinatowns developing across the city. Providing continuous 24/7 service, the New York City Subway is one of the most extensive metro systems worldwide, with 468 stations in operation. New York City's higher education network comprises over 120 colleges and universities, including Columbia University, New York University, and Rockefeller University, which have been ranked among the top 35 in the world. New York City Attractions - French Quarters Guest Apartments New York City Attractions Set Your Sights on the Big City New York City Attractions Times Square A vacation in New York would be missing something without a visit to the energetic core of the city at Times Square, located significantly close to our hotel.

Times Square encompasses the glowing area of Manhattan from 40th to 53rdStreets between 6th and 8th Avenues. Considered the “crossroads of the world” by many, this iconic New York attraction is lined with restaurants, theatres, shops, vendors and limitless excitement. The world-famous “ball drop” at New Years Eve began in 1907 and brings over 1 million people every year. Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island (212) 561-4588 Nearly half of all Americans today can trace their family history to at least one person who passed through the Port of New York at Ellis Island. This 27.5-acre New York City attraction is located just minutes off the southern tip of Manhattan Island and is the site of one of the most symbolic landmarks of America, the Statue of Liberty. 350 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10018 (212) 736-3100 This lofty New York attraction consists of a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street.

The Empire State Building has been considered by the American Society of Civil Engineers as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. The Empire State Building is the third tallest skyscraper in the Americas after Chicago’s Sears Tower and Trump International Hotel and Tower. Rockefeller Center / Top of the Rock 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10019 (212) 332-6868 Envisioned by John D. Rockefeller to be the focal point in all New York, the Rockefeller Center is a place where business is transacted and communities congregate. Assembled on the cusp of the Great Depression, Rockefeller financed the Center personally and today, this center is filled with boutiques, fine dining, and home to the most famous ice rink and Christmas tree on earth. Shop, dine and take in the sights on your vacation to New York at the Top of the Rock. Flat Iron Building 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016 The Flatiron Building was one of the tallest buildings in New York City upon its completion in 1902.

The New York City attraction was designed by Chicago’s Daniel Burnham with John Wellborn Root in the Beaux-Arts style on a triangular island block at 23rd Street, Fifth Avenue, and Broadway, facing Madison Square. Renowned New York City Museums Intrepid Museum New York, NY 10036 (212) 245-0072 The fascinating Intrepid Museum is located on W. 46th Street and 12th Ave, just walking distance from the hotel! During your visit to this NYC museum, you will be able to experience multiple exhibits honoring heroes in the US Military in regards to sea, air, space and life. Since opening its doors in 1982, the Intrepid welcomes over 750,000 visitors each year with hope to inspire youth and educate the public. American Museum of Natural History 79 Street and Central Park West New York, NY 10024 (212) 769-5100 Of all the museums in Manhattan, this is certainly one of the most famous and most visited.

Get there early and explore its 46 permanent exhibits and multiple temporary ones, covering everything from the beginning of time to the present and containing over 300 million specimens. The famed New York City museum consists of 25 interconnected buildings. The Guggenheim Museum New York, NY‎ 10128 (212) 423-3500 The first thing you’ll notice about this NYC museum is the iconic architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. Located on New York City’s Museum Mile is celebrated internationally for its renowned art collection, which focuses on Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, early Modern and contemporary art. The Frick Collection New York, NY 10021 (212) 288-0700 Also located on Museum Mile, the Frick Collection offers visitors the opportunity to admire the collection of the renowned robber baron, Henry Clay Frick in his former residence. The collection at this Manhattan museum focuses on 16th-18thcentury European art from Rembrandt to Renoir.

The Morgan Library and Museum 225 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 (212) 685-0008 This fascinating library and museum houses one of the greatest collections of artistic, literary and musical works. The collection covers every time period from ancient times to the present and offers visitors the chance to view numerous interesting items from scraps of paper Bob Dylan jotted song lyrics on to drawings by Picasso. The Museum at FIT 7th Avenue & W 27th Street New York, NY 10001 (212) 217-4530 This New York City museum is located on Fashion Avenue in Chelsea and focuses mostly on 20th century textiles and costumes. The Museum at FIT prides itself on collecting, conserving and interpreting fashion. Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) 11 West 53 Street Battery Park This New York City park is located at the tip of Manhattan and overlooks New York Harbor with the Statue of Liberty in the distance. It is the largest public open space in all of downtown Manhattan and considered “the cradle” of New York City history.

Tompkins Square Park This charming Manhattan park is located in the heart of the East Village on 7th to 10th Streets between Avenues A and B. The park was once seen as a center of social problems but has transformed over the years into a place for families, students, tourists and pets. The park offers handball courts, basketball courts, built-in chess tables and playgrounds. New York City Maps, NYC and Manhattan Map New York City Maps, NYC and Manhattan Map Map of New York City Neighborhoods: Click on a neighborhood in the above map of Manhattan to find hotels in your neighborhood of choice. New York City Maps and Guides It's easy to get lost in any city including The Big Apple, The City That Doesn't Sleep, The Melting Pot, Gotham - aka New York City . That's why we recommend reviewing our helpful NYC maps, below. Some are even free printable maps for tourists with sections for notes in advance of your trip. There are tourist maps that display the many famous (and not so famous) Manhattan neighborhoods , the five New York City boroughs, New York City public transportation routes, Attractions maps and even a few "quick guide route maps" designed to help you plan your time in NYC efficiently!

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Today, Harlem is home to some of the best museums in New York City, including El Museo Del Barrio, Museum of the City of New York , and The Studio Museum . Visitors to Harlem might also enjoy Harlem Week NYC and the African American Day Parade . Morningside Heights: Bounded by Morningside Park to the east, Harlem to the north, and Riverside Park to the west, Morningside Heights is a thriving "college town" in New York City . Since its development in the late 19th century, Morningside Heights has been home to many famous people, including George Gershwin, who began composing Rhapsody in Blue while living at 501 West 110th Street, and F. Scott Fitzgerald, who lived at 200 Claremont Avenue while working in advertising and writing This Side of Paradise. Seinfeld fans will want to visit Tom's Restaurant, the famous NY restaurant where Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer dined and commiserated.

East Harlem: Located in the north-eastern part of Manhattan, bounded by the Harlem River, the East River, East 96th Street, and Fifth Avenue, East Harlem, also known as Spanish Harlem and El Barrio, is one of the largest predominantly Latino communities in New York City . This vibrant NYC neighborhood has been featured in numerous pop songs, including "Maria Maria" by Carlos Santana and "Spanish Harlem" by The Mamas & the Papas. The Museum for African Art , one of the best NYC museums dedicated to African art and culture, is located in East Harlem. Upper West Side: With an established reputation as the home of New York City 's artistic luminaries, the Upper West Side is an upscale, mostly residential neighborhood between the Hudson River and Central Park . This beautiful brownstone neighborhood, originally a thriving Dutch community, is home to the Children's Museum of Manhattan and The Lincoln Center . There are plenty of fun things to do in the Upper West Side, including the Lincoln Center Festival , Midsummer Night Swing , and Lincoln Center Out of Doors . Several popular daytime TV shows, such as Live with Regis and Kelly and Good Morning America , are filmed on the Upper West Side.

Upper East Side: Located on the east side of Manhattan, between the East River and Central Park , the Upper East Side is an upscale residential neighborhood widely regarded as the most affluent area of New York. Here you will find some of the best museums in the United States, including the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum , The Frick Collection Museum , The Metropolitan Museum of Art , the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum , and the Whitney Museum of American Art . It is here, in this historic NYC neighborhood, that you will find many of the most famous boutique shops on Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue. As of 2008, Fifth Avenue was still ranked the most expensive street in the world. Central Park: A National Historic Landmark since 1963, Central Park NY spans 874 acres and offers countless recreational opportunities, including tennis courts, skating rinks, swimming pools, baseball fields, trails for hiking, and boat rentals for boating. Theater fans will want to check out one of Public Theater's outstanding Shakespeare productions, like The Merchant of Venice , or one of the amazing marionette productions by the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre.

If you're looking for fun things to do in NY, you can't go wrong with Central Park. Midtown Manhattan Neighborhoods Guide Midtown West: Midtown West is a popular commerical neighborhood on the west side of Manhattan. Within this bustling neighborhood is the Theater District, where you can find many of the best restaurants in New York City , including Todd English Restaurant and Triomphe Restaurant NYC , and 39 of the world's finest theaters. Many trendy NYC hotels may be found in Midtown West, including The Distrikt Hotel and Cassa New York . It is also here, in Midtown West, that you can catch popular Broadway shows, such as Phantom of the Opera , La Cage Aux Folles , Wicked the Musical , and Jersey Boys Broadway . Midtown East: Along with Midtown West, Midtown East comprises the largest central business district in the United States. Over 700,000 commuters work in Midtown Manhattan. It is here that you will find popular NYC attractions such as the Empire State Building , the Chrysler Building , Rockefeller Center , and Times Square .

Midtown East is itself home to many good NYC hotels, such as Hotel Bedford , which stands at 118 East 40th Street. Times Square: Often called "The Crossroads of the World" and "The Great White Way," Times Square NYC is a major commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue. Here you will find many of the most exciting NYC attractions, such as Madame Tussauds Wax Museum , NYC Mars 2112 , and ABC's Times Square Studios (where Good Morning America is filmed). Times Square is also the site of the New Years Eve Times Square Celebration , where the famous 12,000 lb. ball is dropped. A popular tourist destination for over 50 years, it is the only neighborhood in New York City where businesses are required by law to display lighted signs. Garment District: Bounded by Fifth Avenue, Ninth Avenue, 34th Street, and 42nd Street, the Garment District in NYC is widely regarded as the center for fashion manufacturing and fashion design in the United States.

Less than one square mile in area, this charming NY neighborhood boasts the showrooms of Oscar de la Renta, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Liz Claiborne, and Nicole Miller. The NYC Garment District is also home to many cheap Manhattan hotels, such as Hotel Metro NYC and the Americana Inn NYC . Murray Hill: Murray Hill is a small, peaceful, predominantly residential neighborhood in Midtown Manhattan. As of 2010, it is bounded on the south by East 34th Street, on the north by East 42nd Street, on the west by Madison Avenue, and on the east by the East River. Visitors to Murray Hill will want to visit the NYC Public Library , The Morgan Library , and Bryant Park . Chelsea: Comprised almost entirely of tenements, apartment blocks, art galleries, and renovated rowhouses, Chelsea NYC is a vibrant neighborhood in central Manhattan. Many good NYC hotels are located in Chelsea, including The Hotel Chelsea , The GEM Hotel Chelsea , and Lotus Hotel NYC . Chelsea Piers , the largest health club in New York, is located in eastern Chelsea. It is also in Chelsea, at Chelsea Studios, that the Martha Stewart Show is filmed.

For many years this trendy neighborhood has been regarded as the center of Manhattan's LGBT community. Gramercy: One of the quietest and safest neighborhoods in New York City , Gramercy Park NY takes its name from the private, two-acre park at its center. This charming neighborhood, home to The Marcel at Gramercy , is perfect for a jog or a stroll on a warm summer day. Because of zoning laws, the tallest buildings in the Gramercy Park neighborhood are no taller than 20 stories. Older buildings of three to six stories are numerous, especially on the side streets. Stuyvesant Town: Named after Peter Stuyvesant, the last Director-General of the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam, Stuyvesant Town is a large private residential development on the East Side of Manhattan. Comprising 80 acres of red brick apartment buildings, the complex ranges from First Avenue to Avenue C, between 14th and 23rd Streets. It is one of the most iconic and successful private housing communities in New York City .

Lower Manhattan Neighborhoods Guide Greenwich Village: Once regarded as the Bohemian capital of the East Coast, Greenwich Village is now a predominantly upper-middle-class residential neighborhood on the west side of Lower Manhattan. It shares a border with the East Village to the east, SoHo and Hudson Square to the south, and Chelsea to the north. Many of the world's most famous musicians got their start in Greenwich Village, including Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Joan Baez, The Velvet Underground, Joni Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix, and Nina Simone, among others. It was also here, in the Village, that the Beat movement began. If you're looking for things to do in Manhattan, consider visiting one of the many coffeeshops in Greenwich Village, where live music is played. Check out our Greenwich Village Hotels page for places to stay in Greenwich Village. East Village: Like Greenwich Village, the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan has undergone many changes in the last 50 years. In the late 1960s the neighborhood was known primarily for its edgy music scene. Many notable punk rock bands were first heard at CBGB, perhaps the most famous nightclub in the East Village.

Patti Smith, Arto Lindsay, the Ramones, Blondie, Madonna, Talking Heads, Sonic Youth, the Beastie Boys, and Anthrax all got their start in the East Village. Today, the area is home to mostly affluent residents, and most of the artists have moved to other neighborhoods in New York City . SoHo: Once known as Hell's Hundred Acres on account of its many sweatshops, SoHo is now a sprawling, gentrified neighborhood bounded roughly by Houston Street, Lafayette Street/Centre Street, Canal Street, and West Broadway. This neighborhood, once a thriving artistic community, claims the largest collection of cast-iron architecture in the world. Many popular NYC restaurants and boutique shops can be found in SoHo, along with cheap NYC hotels like the Hampton Inn Manhattan SoHo and The GEM Hotel SoHo . Tourists will enjoy visiting the New York City Fire Museum , where one of the nation's finest collections of fire-related art and artifacts is displayed. Little Italy: A National Historic District since 2010, Little Italy NYC is a small Manhattan neighborhood known for its authentic Italian restaurants and shops.

Here on Mulberry Street you will find the very best Italian cuisine, from cannoli and lasagna to zeppoles and gyros. It is home to the annual Feast of San Gennaro , an 11-day street fair and religious festival. In 2010, the Feast of San Gennaro drew more than one million people to Little Italy over the course of its 11 days. Lower East Side: Now home to many popular NYC nightclubs and restaurants, the Lower East Side of Manhattan was once a predominantly immigrant, working-class neighborhood of cramped tenement buildings. Bounded by Allen Street, East Houston Street, Essex Street, Canal Street, Eldridge Street, East Broadway, and Grand Street, it is one of the oldest neighborhoods in New York. The rich history of this NYC neighborhood is preserved in the Lower East Side Tenement Museum , one of the best museums in New York City . Tribeca: One of New York City's most creative and vibrant artistic communities, Tribeca is a neighborhood in Lower Manhattan bounded by Canal Street, West Street, Cortlandt Alley, Broadway, and Chambers Street.

The area is home to many good Tribeca hotels , including the Sheraton Tribeca Hotel and the Duane Street Hotel Tribeca . The name "Tribeca" is itself a portmanteau of "triangle below Canal Street." This New York City neighborhood is becoming increasingly fashionable on account of its many celebrity residents. Chinatown: Located in the southern part of Manhattan, Chinatown NYC is the largest predominantly Chinese community in New York City . The area, also one of the first ethnic neighborhoods in the United States, is known for its authentic Chinese restaurants, specialty shops, and markets. Visitors to Chinatown NY will want to check out the landmark statues of Confucious, the Chinese social philosopher, and Lin Zexu, also known as Commissioner Lin, the Fuzhou-based Chinese official who opposed the opium trade. Financial District: Located in the southernmost part of Manhattan, the New York City Financial District, also known as Wall Street, is one of the principal financial centers of the world. Visitors to the Financial District will want to check out the South Street Seaport Museum , which boasts exhibition galleries, a maritime library, a marine conservation lab, and a craft center.

Another site worth seeing is The Federal Reserve NY , the most powerful bank in the United States, which holds 7,000 metric tons of gold bullion (worth about $270 billion as of 2010). New York,United States New York,United States New York,United States New York – often called New York City or the City of New York to distinguish it from the State of New York, of which it is a part – is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area, the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States and one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world. A global power city, New York exerts a significant impact upon commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment. Home to the headquarters of the United Nations, New York is an important center for international diplomacy and has been described as the cultural and financial capital of the world.Situated on one of the world(s) largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a county of New York State.

The five boroughs – Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island – were consolidated into a single city in 1898. With a census-estimated 2014 population of 8,491,079 distributed over a land area of just 305 square miles (790 km2), New York is the most densely populated major city in the United States. As many as 800 languages are spoken in New York, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world. By 2014 census estimates, the New York City metropolitan region remains by a significant margin the most populous in the United States, as defined by both the Metropolitan Statistical Area (20.1 million residents) and the Combined Statistical Area (23.6 million residents). In 2013, the MSA produced a gross metropolitan product (GMP) of nearly US$1.39 trillion, while in 2012, the CSA generated a GMP of over US$1.55 trillion, both ranking first nationally by a wide margin and behind the GDP of only twelve nations and eleven nations, respectively.

New York City traces its roots to its 1624 founding as a trading post by colonists of the Dutch Republic and was named New Amsterdam in 1626. The city and its surroundings came under English control in 1664. New York served as the capital of the United States from 1785 until 1790. It has been the country(s) largest city since 1790. The Statue of Liberty greeted millions of immigrants as they came to America by ship in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is a globally recognized symbol of the United States and its democracy. Many districts and landmarks in New York City have become well known, and the city received a record 56 million tourists in 2014, hosting three of the world(s) ten most visited tourist attractions in 2013. Several sources have ranked New York the most photographed city in the world. Times Square, iconified as "The Crossroads of the World", is the brightly illuminated hub of the Broadway Theater District,[46] one of the world(s) busiest pedestrian intersections, and a major center of the world(s) entertainment industry.

The names of many of the city(s) bridges, skyscrapers, and parks are known around the world. Anchored by Wall Street in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City has been called both the most economically powerful city and the leading financial center of the world, and the city is home to the world(s) two largest stock exchanges by total market capitalization, the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ. Manhattan(s) real estate market is among the most expensive in the world. Manhattan(s) Chinatown incorporates the highest concentration of Chinese people in the Western Hemisphere, with multiple signature Chinatowns developing across the city. Providing continuous 24/7 service, the New York City Subway is one of the most extensive metro systems worldwide, with 468 stations in operation. New York City(s) higher education network comprises over 120 colleges and universities, including Columbia University, New York University, and Rockefeller University, which have been ranked among the top 35 in the world.

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Question: Which famous Manhattan attraction has been iconified as 'The Crossroads of the World' ?
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