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VoyageNew York, capital of the world and dream machine
The number one tourist destination in the United States attracts more than 60 million visitors annually. Guided tour.
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What soul hasn’t dreamed of New York? Times Square, Central Park, Broadway, Wall Street, Harlem, Brooklyn … So many names that evoke images that have shaken or continue to shake our imagination. And what about the skyscrapers as far as the eye can see, the mythical Empire State Building, the silhouette of the Statue of Liberty?
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Many symbols that act as a dash between this wonderful city and the rest of the world. History, art, music, cinema, literature, fashion, sport … Everything, or almost everything, brings back to New York, a disproportionate and exhilarating city-world, which when you visit it seems to tell us that everything happens here, and nowhere other party. Businessmen, artists, intellectuals, students and immigrants from all over the world gather here to live the American dream.
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–The Empire State Building is perhaps the most famous skyscraper in the world.
– Roberto Vivancos
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–The Brooklyn Bridge at night, with One World Trade Center in the background, replacing the twin towers destroyed in 2001.
– Michal Ludwiczak
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–The Flatiron Building is an atypical building located in Midtown (Manhattan).
–David You
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Central Park, a green paradise
The tourist will be captivated by its frenzy, its multiculturalism, its open-mindedness and the legendary benevolence of New Yorkers. And everyone will fulfill their wishes. Art, at the Metropolitan Museum or the Museum of Modern Art. Broadway theater and its musicals. Sports, making a detour to Madison Square Garden or Yankee Stadium. Tax free shopping at the Jersey Gardens Outlet.
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Climbing to the top of the many buildings open to the public, one is dazzled by the increasingly spectacular views offered by this forest of skyscrapers. After long days of walking around this sprawling city, we appreciate a few hours of disconnection in Central Park’s quiet back streets. An oasis of greenery that rests like an oasis in the concrete jungle. New York is not a city to visit. Dream and live.
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Brooklyn, the other part of New York
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The most populous neighborhood in the city with over 2.6 million inhabitants, the Brooklyn “borough” escapes the frenzied turmoil of nearby Manhattan. It is no coincidence that more and more New Yorkers come to settle there to find some calm. After walking across the mythical Brooklyn Bridge, a walk on the heights of Brooklyn Heights allows you to admire the imposing silhouette of the Financial District. which buildings are embellished with street art.
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Reflection at the memorial of 11 September 2001
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The Ground Zero site that housed the twin towers of the World Trade Center has become a veritable pilgrimage site. In the exact position of the two towers, which once dominated the Financial District, there are two large pools with internal waterfalls, on the edges of which the names of all the victims of the deadly attacks of 11 September 2001 are engraved. water, which falls into the pool and rises, represents both the collapse of the two buildings and resilience.
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Underneath this highly symbolic work, inaugurated in 2011, is the 9/11 museum, which brings together thousands of visitors every day, who often come out in shock. Penetrating into the bowels of the foundations of the twin towers, one is seized by a strange sensation.
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Wrecks of airplanes, crumpled metal structures of the building, partially destroyed fire trucks and all sorts of personal items belonging to the victims, throughout the visit, take us back to one of the most significant tragedies of the 21st century. If it is above all a place of contemplation and homage, one can wonder about the importance of a souvenir shop. A deal that upsets some relatives of the victims.
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Located north of Manhattan, the Harlem neighborhood is the cradle of African American culture. Tourists flock especially on Sunday mornings to attend one of the many gospel masses in the neighborhood. Having become real tourist attractions, without losing their authenticity and charm, gospel masses are memorable experiences. In summer, the queues are massive and there is not enough space for everyone. Visitors are always warmly welcomed. During the office, the atmosphere is transcendent. Abyssinian Church, First Corinthian Baptist Church, Convent Avenue Baptist Church for the best known, but the choice is wide. There are about 400 churches in the neighborhood. To make sure you have a seat, go early in the morning.
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Chess games in Washington Square Park
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Chess fans should definitely make a stop at Washington Square Park. Located in the middle of Greenwich Village, it offers a dozen free-to-enter chess tables where you can challenge formidable players every day. Some parts take place under the gaze of several onlookers. For some “chess cheaters”, it’s a real sustenance. Wager $ 5 before the game, you can get it back if you win. To be fair, against them, your chances of winning are very slim …
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Gastronomic break in a biscuit institution
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Leaving New York without tasting a Levain Bakery cookie would be a truly regrettable mistake. The small brand founded in 1995 by two friends who had nothing to do with the sector is now known all over the world for its exceptional biscuits. Thick, golden cakes, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, with huge chocolate chips. You have to taste to understand. There are six stores in New York and the queue is sometimes long. One thing is certain. You’ll never see cookies the same again …
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New York has the distinction of being easily accessible from several major European airports. From Brussels or Frankfurt, several companies offer direct flights at very affordable prices. It is not uncommon to be able to reach the Big Apple for less than 400 euro, provided you do so well in advance. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons to visit New York, but the Christmas season also offers its share of magic.
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