If there is one thing that symbolizes New York more than anything else, it is its futuristic skyline, made up of some of the most famous skyscrapers in the world. In this section you will find all the news to visit them and to admire the most beautiful views of Manhattan.
Freedom Tower New York: how to visit the One World Trade Center
On the ashes of the twin towers now stands the One World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower, the tallest skyscraper in the western hemisphere, a symbol of rebirth and freedom after the atrocious terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001. Inaugurated on 3 November 2014, the new "tower of freedom" stands out as the true protagonist of the New York skyline, with its reflective windows, ...
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Top of the Rock: Tickets, Schedules & Views from the Rockefeller Center Observatory
Filippo NardelliThe Top of the Rock is one of the most visited attractions in New York because, while not the highest rooftop terrace, its happy position allows you to enjoy an almost perfect view of the beauties of Manhattan. Add to this the fact that the GE Building, on which it is located, is inserted within the complex of the prestigious ...
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Empire State Building New York: ticket prices and views from the observatory
Filippo NardelliWith its instantly recognizable art deco style it is perhaps the most famous skyscraper in Manhattan. From 1931 to 1967, its 443 meters high allowed it to hold the record as the tallest building in the world. The view from the Empire State Building, thanks to its two panoramic terraces, is one of the most popular with tourists visiting New ...
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Skyline New York: the best panoramic views of Manhattan's skyscrapers
Nothing distinguishes New York more than its famous Skyline: the profile of the skyscrapers of Manhattan is not only one of the most evocative panoramic views of the city, but also the most fitting and representative iconographic representation of a unique metropolis in the world, perennially projected towards modernity. The possibilities to fully enjoy this view are really many and it is not at all ...
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Chrysler Building: can you climb New York's famous skyscraper?
Filippo NardelliAmong the skyscrapers that make up the New York skyline, the Chrysler Building is certainly one of the most recognizable. Its distinctive spire helped to make it elected in 2005 as the most beautiful skyscraper in the Big Apple, and every day hundreds of tourists search for the best angle to photograph it. Designed by architect William Van Alen, it was inaugurated in 1930 and…
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Woolworth Building: tour of the charming lobby of the Roaring Twenties skyscraper
Chiara Musco"You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares and go Downtown, things'll be great when you're Downtown, no finer place for sure, Downtown, everything's waiting for you" your worries, and going Downtown, Things will get better when you go Downtown, There is definitely no better place than Downtown, Downtown is ...
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Flatiron Building: Manhattan's famous 'iron' skyscraper
Flora LufranoIf someone asked us to design a skyscraper, almost certainly all of us would draw a tall tower with a square or rectangular base, perhaps someone would enjoy making a particular point on the top but certainly it would never occur to us to design a skyscraper with a triangular base. . But human creativity has no limits: walking between Fifth Avenue and ...
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The Edge in New York: the tallest observatory in the Western Hemisphere
Not recommended for those suffering from vertigo, the Edge of New York is an open-air panoramic observatory. Not just any one though, but the tallest outdoor observatory in the Western Hemisphere. With a futuristic and elegant design, the observatory is suspended in the void, over 300 meters high, with a bird's eye view of Manhattan and the entire city of New York, from Central Park ...
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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt: walking in the clouds above Manhattan
Bernardo PaciniWhat is the reason why Manhattan never ceases to amaze us with amazing new tourist attractions? Simple: because, having run out of space to extend horizontally, keep doing it vertically! For years now, the New York skyline has been constantly evolving: skyscrapers with their avant-garde observatories have sprung up like mushrooms, promising unforgettable experiences that go far beyond ...
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