One of the most photographed icons in the business district of New York's El Toro Wall Street, made in bronze with a weight of 3,200 kg and the author is Arturo Di Modica, who wanted to customize with this figure, the symbol of success, realization, profits, aggressiveness, optimism and financial prosperity, which ironically was born as a gift to the city after the crisis of 1987. Di Modica, invested his savings, about $ 360,000 in construction and with a large Christmas tree in the middle of Broad street, in front of the New York Stock Exchange, on December 15th in 1987 the bull was moved to the street, some lookers were wondering how a huge sculpture appeared there. They didn’t have any permission and was impounded, but the voices of protest made the bull back and the Parks Department installed it in Bowling Green, at the end of Broadway Avenue, Some tourists believe in the myth that rubbing the testicles of the bull will help to get good luck. The author continues with the rights of the statue and on several occasions sued companies that tried to benefit financially in unauthorized reproductions.
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In front of the Bull of Wall Street there is a webcam that focuses directly to him and ample space, so you can stand there and call relatives so they can see you standing right there, if you do not have a webcam on your computer. The direction of the webcam is http://chargingbull.com/video.html
It is the main street of the financial district in Manhattan, today Wall Street continues to represent wealth, prosperity and for some, greed. Wall Street is the name of the narrow street in New York's lower Manhattan, between Broadway and the East River.
Considered the historical heart of the Financial District, is the principal and permanent home of the Stock Exchange in New York, the architecture of Wall Street is generally based on the Golden Age; there are also some influences of decorative art in the neighborhood.
The most important buildings in the area are: New York Stock Exchange built in the early twentieth century but with a classic aspect, and The Federal Hall, built in the late eighteenth century with the Gothic style. Going through the streets during weekdays you can see a maelstrom of suits, heels, ties and a lot of coffee, IPad and mobile phones, its home of the top executives of international finance.
In non-working days, however, the Financial District becomes even boring. Inspired by the stock market crash in 1987, the sculptor Arturo Di Modica created the Statue of the bull with 7,000 pounds (3175kg) as a sign of optimism.
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Those who are wishing to learn more about this place, you can pay a tour to know more about The Wall Street Experience, or you can visit http://www.freetoursbyfoot.com/new-york-tours/translations/guias-turistica-de-nueva-york/ you can contact young guides who makes tours with creative free tours of the areas of new York, can be identified through the streets, their logo is a foot.
Schedule: Monday - Friday
8:15 a.m. Morning Prayer
12:05 p.m. Holy Eucharist.
5:15 pm Evening Prayer
Sunday
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Schedule: 7:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m. Weekdays
8:00 a.m- 4:00 p.m. Saturdays
7:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. Sundays
Between the skyscrapers of New York, you can find Trinity Church, considered architectural heritage of the city, it was the first Episcopal Church in New York, in 1846 was held the congregation of this church neogothic style, retaining its presence until our days.
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Every Sunday the choir sings in the church service at 11:15 am and on special dates the organ is used.
The schedule to visit the Cemetery is:
07:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Weekdays
08:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday and holidays
07:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sundays
There’s a small museum inside the temple which history is shown from its beginnings until the present days and the exhibitions are rotated throughout the year, it also has a nearby cemetery, where important characters with great figures of history are resting in peace including a memorial dedicated to the martyrs of the American Revolution and Robert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat.
The table breaks located at the church’s entrance and has become in one of the favorite places for the businessmen from Wall Street to take a break during lunch.
It is a small public park, is located in Lower Manhattan near Wall Street, is considered the oldest park of the city, this triangular space was conditioned for bowling, that’s why it’s called (Bowling), the gate iron surrounding the park is original, because the park was devastated after the declaration of Independence and this is where the longest avenue in New York begins, The BROADWAY Ave.
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Park is popular at lunchtime you can relax in a fenced lawn area with tables and chairs, a fountain in the center surrounded by red geraniums and birds, it’s something cool among all the cement around.
One morning New Yorkers awoke to the presence of a bronze sculpture of 3.5 tons, representing a bull, was retreated by the Mayor and was moved to Bowling Green and placed at its northern end, forming part as a decoration, today you can find it in Wall Street as a symbol of strength.
Remember that in the Parks of the whole city, smoking is not allowed.
El 9/11 Memorial está abierto todos los días de 7:30 am a 9 pm El Museo abrió sus puertas el 21 de mayo de 2014. Las entradas incluyen Museo Memorial. hay una entrada gratuita para el museo
Location: 9/11 Memorial Museum
Hours: Sundays to Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm.
Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 pm.
Admission: Tickets are required.
A museum that remembers the tragic events of 9/11 where you can see the details and objects of the attack, the center has a small shop with the souvenir, if the visit is done with a guide, this is usually very emotional and has a cost. The Tribute Center is a project from families of the victims of the terrorism, who wanted to keep alive the memory of their loved ones. It's known closely about the identity of the 2,973 people who died in the attacks.
The Museum has an average of 500,000 visitors per year. It is located next to the firehouse of FDNY 10/10 and across the World Trade Center, one of the historic buildings in the city center.
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Tickets can be purchased up to three months in advance. The 9/11 Memorial is open to all visitors, the average visit lasts about two hours.
Public restrooms are not available in the Memorial or in the surrounding hotels. The nearest public toilets are in Wagner Park and Battery Park. The bathrooms are also available at Federal Hall on Wall Street, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Bathrooms are available at the Museum for ticketed customers.
Please try not to take objects with these characteristics: big backpacks, large umbrellas and other items that are considered too big or danger for the exhibition, It’s a mandatory storage in the coat room.
The cell phone is prohibited in the exhibition spaces and theater. Mobile devices, including cellular, used to play audio tours must be connected to a headset. Photography is allowed only for private and non-commercial use is allowed in all locations unless otherwise indicated.
Please remember that a museum is a place of remembrance and reflection, they request that all visitors respect this place made sacred through tragic loss.
On Broadway there is a steel structure, the seven-story, which has splendid sculptures made of lime stone that represent the four continents, a dozen additional marble statues represent "the maritime nations" and another row of carved heads represents the "eight races of mankind", in the interior stands out with the central rotunda surrounding corridors, spaces are symmetrical, the two floors of the Great Hall are beautifully adorned with marble stairs large curves with bronze banisters and marble steps, between the skylight and dome can be seen beautiful murals representing the ships that come to port, this description corresponds to the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, originally was the home of U.S. Customs, and cataloged as National Historical Monument. Is located at the southern tip of Manhattan, next to Battery Park, in the Bowling Green. On the third floor there is a branch of the national archives fully open to the public, banks of computers and other assistance are available for those who want to investigate your family history and other genealogical information. In this page you will find information of tours offered by the organization under Manhattan completely free http://www.downtownny.com/node/9018?min
Schedule: Mondays – Sundays from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursdays from 10:00 a. m. - 8:00 pm.
Admission: Free admission
It is an institution dedicated to culture, life language and art of Native American tribes, one of the best ways to know the true history of North America is visiting the Museum, which is located in the area of Wall Street in a building that for many years hosted the Customs, which has a classical facade dominated by a line of statues representing the five continents and inside it has 44 marble columns that hug an immense hall with a dome decorated by the most important artist and painters. Through its exhibits, visitors can learn the history of some of the most important tribes of North America with a focus on the people of the northeast from the current US territory and its evolution with the arrival of Europeans; it has about one million of archaeological pieces, plus photographic archive with multiple references to the culture from America.
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There is a free tour to see and know the museum deeper, architecture and design. It lasts 45 minutes between 1 pm and 3 pm Monday through Friday and Sundays at 3 pm.
Concerts, dance performances, storytelling for children and crafts workshop are also performed.
You will be greeted at the entrance by security personnel who will check you but it will be quick, all bags, wallets, purses, and containers, due to security measures, the lines for entry to the museum are extended during high season and holidays. We ask for your patience, cooperation and help to keep the Museum treasures safe and with a good condition.
Public visits for families and groups of adults are given daily, please consult the calendar when you are planning your visit.
Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday closed
Admission: Free admission
Federal Hall is located on Wall Street in New York City, was the first United States Capitol and place of inauguration of George Washington, the current building is a reconstruction, where Washington was named the first US president, inside there is a small museum that tells the history of the building, the most interesting facts, the Bible used in the inauguration of the President. Outside the building of Federal Hall stands the majestic statue of Washington, the main hall with marble columns and the beautiful vaulted ceiling is a monument.
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The building has a small tourist information center.
Every hour between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. there is a tour.
Visit, Wall Street and take a picture on the Stock Exchange.
Tour for schools
Schedule: Mondays to Fridays except holidays
Between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Tour to general public
Schedule: Mondays to Fridays except holidays
Between 1:00 pm and 2:00 p.m.
The headquarters of the largest gold reserve in the world is located in Manhattan at No. 33 Liberty Street near the building of the New York Stock Exchange, the design was inspired by palaces from Florence, Italy and it has a dome that is 26 meters below sea level, just above the rock layer of Manhattan, the bunker stone has a unique access door, a narrow corridor of 3 meters long created in the middle of a large steel cylinder solid 90-ton rotating on itself to allow or block the access to the camera, where tons of gold bullion are safely saved. After the verification process, gold 122 moves to a dome compartments. Gold which is owned by many foreign nations, central banks and international organizations. The bank is a guardian of the precious metal, which protects for free as a sign of good faith to foreign nations. Only three people - Audit - Services House and Custody, know the passwords to open the cage, also has its own army of security that has received training elite, able to seal the bank in less than 25 seconds before a possible attack.
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Visitors must enter at 44 Maiden Lane. Tours are free, this tour lasts an hour.
Tours begin promptly at the time. No late arrivals will be accepted. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Please limit the bags that you will take to the museum. Storage is not available. The building is handicap accessible. We don’t provide wheelchairs during visits. Please note: Strollers are not allowed.
Printed tickets are required for entry. To allow time to pass through a security check, visitors must arrive 30 minutes early. Visitors 16 and older must present a valid ID, government-issued, can be driver's license or passport. The name on the ID must match the name printed on the ticket. Cameras are not allowed.
Registration for public Tour opens 30 days before the requested date. Space is limited, only 25 visitors can book at this link: https://app.newyorkfed.org/tours/challenge.jsp
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm
Located in the former headquarters of the Bank of New York, the US financial Museum was founded in 1988 to illustrate the wealth, prosperity and for some the greed. Celebrating entrepreneurship of the United States in its financial capital.
The main objective of the museum is to collect and preserve historical artifacts and financial documents to investigate, organize and display to the public in an active way the financial history of the nation.
Display: Its collection includes related capital market, banking and free enterprise documents such as: Stocks, bonds, prints, engravings, photographs, coins, checks, books and various objects. You can see a sample by clicking here.
Its exhibits include: The history of American currency and its circulation, Financial Markets, Banking america, Businesspeople and a hall dedicated to Alexander Hamilton Room. You can read more about these displays by clicking here.
Tickets: Children under 6 are admitted free, you can see the price of tickets by clicking here.
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Hours: Currently closed (It is undergoing renovation)
The Police Museum New York is located in a former police station, dedicated to preserving and displaying the long history of the Police Department of the city, being the largest and most famous of the world police body.
The museum strives to be an accessible resource for all communities in the city of New York. Through its exhibitions, collections and educational programs, illustrates how the policies and culture of the NYPD have evolved over time to meet the changing needs of the City. The museum serves as an educational institution, living memorial, and bridge of understanding between the different communities in New York, the international community and the Police Department.
It is slightly larger than its counterpart, The Fire Museum New York City, but has the same type of exposures.
Exhibitions: It has an exhibition dedicated to 9/11, where we see the melting weapons of policemen who died in the towers, along with photographs and videos that tell the true hell that lived that day.
We found a collection of classic weapons along with narratives of the terrible stories of criminals to which belonged, along with elements that show the development of police history in time, such as uniforms, badges, medals, motorcycles and patrol cars.
Tickets: The Museum currently on reforms.
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CENTURY 21 is a chain of department stores located in strategic locations in New York, the most visited shop is located in the area of world trade center. This department store offers all the top brands at great prices, is one of the places that you really have to go when you are in New York, you must have patience to find something at a good price, go in the early hours in the morning, because people who work around exploit the midday to make purchases, if we add to this the visit of tourists, the place becomes a Babel tower, where shopping is difficult and find what you are looking for, stores are very popular with tourists and New Yorkers, prices for Century 21 include a discount around 65% for most part of the year, plus other discounts for special events, there are sections for all type of preferences. One way of saving is to accumulate points for purchases, according to the reached score a membership by category that gives you more benefits, also for special events or offers, it also has a free program for all the shop members, where it informs by email events and offers, and so the sale is made online with discounts. Opening hours are 10:00 am, but closing varies by store location, the Lower Manhattan Store is open Monday through Sunday from 7:45 am to 9pm, this store as the Lincoln Center have a station Metro at the door, with traditional tables and chairs in the atmosphere of the time. There is a comfortable and quaint whiskey bar that offers a truly exceptional selection of liquors.
If you want to know the Town Hall (mayor) of New York, you can do so in a free tour from Monday to Friday at 10:00 in the morning. For groups between 10 and 20 people, but with prior booking in the kiosk of Tourism of NYC, which is located at the southern end of the park of the Town Hall on the east side of Broadway at the Barclay street. The Town Hall is located in a historic building called CITY HALL, built in 1812, which was an architectural achievement in his time, has two styles, french renaissance on the outside and Americo-Georgian on the inside. On the top floor of the building, is the Governor's Room, a room which houses a museum in which you can admire the paintings and antique furniture. Nearby is the City Hall Park, well worth a visit.
LOCATION:
One World Trade Center, 285 Fulton Street Manhattan, New York City,
New York, U.S. Phone: (844) 696-1776
OPENING HOURS:
One World Observatory is open 7 days a week.
However, its opening hours keep changing all throughout the year.
May 1st to September 4th: 8 am to 9 pm The last ticket is sold at 8.45 pm
September 5th to December 20th: 9 am to 9 pm The last ticket is sold at 8.15 pm
December 21st – January 3rd: 8 am to 8 pm The last ticket is sold at 7.15 pm
January 4th - April 30th : 9 am to 9 pm The last ticket is sold at 8.15 pm
TICKETS:
You can purchase tickets online with your computer, smartphone or tablet by clicking here. To purchase tickets by phone call (844) 696-1776. If you can't purchase your tickets on the official website. You can try on www.citysightsny.com. (PS: It's cheaper there)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
On-line tickets are non-refundable and can be redeemed up to ONE YEAR from date of purchase.
ASSISTANCE:
If you require assistance via phone, the Call Center is open
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, 212-602-4000
HIGHLIGHTS:
· 360-degree views from the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere!
· Three levels of innovation and immersive exhibits
· High-speed Sky Pod elevators ascend to the 102nd floor in 60 seconds
· Step onto Sky Portal and see high-definition footage of streets below in real time
The tallest building in the western hemisphere, One World Trade Center, features five high-tech elevators that take visitors from the lobby to the three-story observatory in less than 60 seconds. As you step into de Sky Pod elevators, you’ll quickly realize that this isn’t your average elevator experience. With full-length digital screens on three sides, you’ll get a spectacular show that takes you on a journey through the development of the New York skyline from the 16th century right up to 2016.
When you walk out of the elevators on the 102nd floor, for maximum dramatic effect, there’s a two-minute video that captures the spirit of today’s New York to get your heart pumping. Then the screen lifts and unveils the magnificent view.
On May 2015, the One World Observatory Deck opened on the 100th & 102nd Floor at One World Trade Center making it the highest observatory deck. On the 100th floor of the Observatory, also known as the Discovery Level, you will experience expansive 360-degree views in all directions. This tower is also known as the Freedom Tower, built on the ground where the old iconic World Trade Center stood, until that terrible day 9-11-2001.
Upon entry, you'll be greeted in the Global Welcome Center, where a video on a board offers salutations in an array of languages. Then, you walk through a hall of videos called “Voices,” chronicling the valiant stories of the men and women who helped build One World Trade center. At the top, you'll experience a virtual time-lapse that recreates the development of New York City's skyline from the 1500s to present day.
Do you like to throw lavish parties for 300 of your closest friends? Then maybe you should think about renting the soaring 9,000-square-foot even space on the 102nd floor. There are three places to grab a bit to eat or enjoy a beverage including the casual One Café, One Mix and the more upscale restaurant One Dine that requires reservations. Tip: Get a table at the lounge to sip a cocktail as the sun sets over the Hudson River.
High-profile tenants include the publishing powerhouse Condé Nast (The New Yorker, Vogue, Details, Wired and many more), the U.S. General Services Administration and the China Center. When the project was unveiled in 2007, the estimated cost was around $3 billion, and today the estimated final cost is over $4.9 billion.
Building one of the safest and most technically advanced buildings in the world is a challenge to say the least. Along with security issues, massive costs and weather issues, the project required a mind-blowing amount of materials: over 45,000 tons of structural steel, 1.300 workers per day and 200,000 cubic yards of concrete. That’s enough concrete to build a sidewalk from New York to Chicago!
If you visit New York, this activity should definitely be among your plans.
Schedule: Financial District (Tuesday and Wednesday): 24:00
Midtown (Thursday and Friday): 2:00 p.m.
Duration: 2 hours
If you want to feel like a real New Yorker you must indulge to try the best street food in the city.
On this tour you will have the opportunity to explore Midtown or the Financial District on foot while the food testing six different street food stalls, including: Belgian waffles, ribs and Korean barbecue, Mexican tacos and falafel and brownies. During the tour the guide will talk about the rich culinary heritage of these food stalls.
New York offers one of the best street food in the world. In recent years the food stalls have gained great popularity in the city, offering dining from around the world with high quality specialties.
After this delicious walking tour, you will not see street food with the same eyes.
Tickets: Click here can check prices and availability. both print and electronic bond bonds are accepted. If you travel with a mobile device, simply show your photo identification and present your electronic voucher on your smartphone or digital tablet.
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