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NEW YORK - TOP SIGHTS 01  Statue of Liberty A gift of friendship from the French nation to mark the USA's 100th centenary, it was sculpted in Paris by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi over two decades. It has come to represent not only the City of New York, but the nation of America itself. More... 02  Empire State Building The 102-story Empire State Building is the tallest building in New York City. From its observatory-deck on the 86th floor can be seen some of the best panoramic views of the city. More... 03   Times Square The heart of the city that never sleeps, being a hive of activity day and night, where tourists find themselves drawn to the nerve centre of the theatre district by the many neon lights and video screens, which New Yorker's have christened 'The Great White Way.' More... 04  Central Park From tree lined promanades to graceful lakes, it is popular with New Yorkers and tourists alike. The park buzzes with activities throughout the year including jogging, rollerblading or ice skating depending on season. Many attractions include a Zoo, a carousal ride, the Belvedere Castle 'folly' offering panoramic views of the park, Strawberry Fields - a memorial to John Lennon. More... 05  Chrysler Building One of the most easily recognisable landmarks of the Manhattan skyline, its graceful stainless steel tiered spire glitters in the sunlight and glows when illuminated at night.... More... 06  Brooklyn Bridge Connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn and its elevated central walkway offers dramatic vistas of the city skyline seen through the bridge's many strands of suspension cable... More... 07  United Nations Founded in 1945 with the purpose of preventing the devestation that had afflicted the world during WWII. It's ambitious goals are to preserve world peace. Tours are available of the building. More... 08  Flatiron Building The first skyscaper built in Manhattan, and when completed in 1902 was one of the world's tallest buildings. More... 09  Woolworth Building This neo-gothic building was commissioned by the self-made millionaire Frank W Woolworth to be the headquarters of his economic empire, built upon the success of his hundreds of discount stores where everything cost just 5 ot 10 cents. More... 10  Grand Central Station It is New York's Beaux Arts masterpiece and is an ingenious design for a major train terminal. It has a wonderful interior. More...

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