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The Most Interesting Activities in Dumbo & Brooklyn Heights: Do not Miss Them
DUMBO is located in the northeast of Brooklyn, just across the river from Lower Manhattan and just to the north of Brooklyn Heights.
Grand Central Terminal: Secrets, Tours, Markets
One of our favorite places in Grand Central Station is next to the dining area in the basement by the famous Oyster Bar. It is the Whispering Gallery or Whispering Wall.
The Chrysler Building in New York
The Chrysler Building is “only” the sixth tallest building in New York – for many architecture fans it is not only the most beautiful skyscraper in the city but even in the world. The Art Deco style facade and lace make the 1930s skyscraper really distinctive. Here you get all the information.
The History of Chinatown in New York
Located to the east of Manhattan, New York’s Chinatown covers two square miles bounded by the Lower East Side to the east, Little Italy to the north, Civic Center to the south, and Tribecca to the west, and they condense a population of 90 to 100 people, including Residents, merchants, and tourists.
New York: One City, Five Districts
In addition to Manhattan, New York has four other districts to offer. There is a lot to discover. From the salt fields of Staten Islands to the Yankees Stadium in the Bronx, from the suburban idyll in Queens to Brooklyn’s classic sandstone houses.
the Birth of the Subculture in New York
The birth of subculture from the rubble of the big city juggernaut: The novel “City On Fire” and the television series “The Get Down” are a reminder of how hip-hop, disco, and punk exploded in New York in 1977.
Uncompromising: Danny Lyon
ow, 79-year-old American photographer, Danny Lyon doesn’t spend his time in Europe. His beginnings are located in the American civil rights movement of the sixties, where he documented the protests against race separation. But the first real retrospective of his career is now taking place in Europe, in the FotoMuseum Winterthur.
From Caricaturist to Modern Classic: 150th Birthday of Lyonel Feininger
Lyonel Feininger, born in New York on July 17, 1871, loved the idyll – and translated it into an abstract language of forms. The paintings by the Bauhaus teacher, inspired by Thuringian village churches or the Baltic Sea, are part of the canon of modern art.
The Pope of Pop Art
Andy Warhol’s works are world-famous. He is considered an icon of Pop Art. But behind the colorful surfaces, there are complex religious references. However, the churchgoer Warhol kept his religiosity hidden from the public.
Miles Davis
There is one joke about Miles Davis. It is said that at a reception at the American White House, President Ronald Reagan’s wife Nancy asked Davis what he had done in life. “I’ve changed the music five or six times,” he replied. “What have you done besides [making love] to the president?”
Furniture From the Waldorf Astoria and Auction
The Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan was considered New York’s flagship hotel. After renovation, it reopened. Before that, about 15,000 items were sold at auction, including paintings from the room of a cinematic icon.
Dresses From 150 Years in the New York Met
150 years of fashion for the 150th anniversary: The exhibition “About Time: Fashion and Duration” in the Metropolitan Museum in New York tells how women’s wardrobe has developed – and which ideas shape it to this day.
1977: John Travolta in the movie "Saturday Night Fever"
The city is experiencing one of the toughest years in its history. But New York will reinvent itself again. After all, this is where the best ideas have always come from – from hot dogs to acrylic paint to disco.
Astoria Park
Astoria has a lot to offer – good restaurants and cafes, close to Manhattan while retaining cheap rents, and a lot of tree-lined streets. But one of the best parts of living in Astoria is the abundance of parks along Astoria East River Waterfront, including the lot of loved Astoria Park.
Greenwood in New York
The New York Green-Wood Cemetry is a highlight. It is the gold standard among the cemeteries. Hills, ponds, valleys, walking paths, one of the largest open-air collections of statues and mausoleums from the 19th and 20th centuries, 7000 trees, 125 species of birds, the artistic “Historic Chappel” for funerals, weddings, and concerts.
Green-Wood in Brooklyn
Millionaires and murderers are buried here: Brooklyn’s historic Greenwood Cemetery is rich in monuments and bizarre anecdotes. But now the gravesite is running out. And the money. Now the director wants to reinvent the resting place – as a tourist destination.
Ground Zero in New York
Ground Zero is no longer a place of terror, but a place of silence. Where the twin towers of the World Trade Center once stood, the National 9/11 Memorial now commemorates the dire terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. At the same time, new skyscrapers, the survival tree, The Oculus, and The Sphere represent new hope and strength. We think a visit to Ground Zero is essential in New York.
The 11 Best Museums in Brooklyn
Are you looking for the best museum in Brooklyn? Then you have come to the right place – because we show you not only the most important museums in Brooklyn but also exhibitions, exhibitions, and galleries that are in this borough of New York. There are many good museums to choose from in Brooklyn.
The American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History in New York is one of the largest and most important museums of natural history in the world. Embark on a journey from the Stone Age to the Space Age, from the dinosaur skeleton to distant galaxies, explore the past and learn about our life on planet earth.
Best Manhattan Museums
Manhattan continues to amaze with its cultural wealth. We continue our column on the best museums in Manhattan.