Holidays in New York

New York is one of the great capitals of the modern world. Every first-time visitor experiences amazement, because New York doesn't disappoint. It meets everyone's expectations and captivates its visitors, welcomes them, makes them feel like just another of its millions of inhabitants, and it offers them unforgettable urban experiences.

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New York, the city that never sleeps

New York is bottomless. It has an infinite number of places to visit and wonderful sights that make it a unique city. The majority of its attractions are located in Manhattan, like Central Park, one of the largest urban parks in the world; Times Square, the square famous for its enormous illuminated signs; the Empire State Building, a skyscraper that affords incredible panoramic views of the city; Broadway, the famous theatre district where you can see shows; Rockefeller Center, where you'll find its celebrated observation deck, the 'Top of the Rock'.

Another very interesting place in New York is the Statue of Liberty, which you can reach by taking a free ferry ride directly to Staten Island, or by signing up for a tour that takes you to Liberty Island, the site of the famous monument. Brooklyn Bridge is another famous place in the city you can't miss. It's almost obligatory to go there at sundown to witness the spectacle of the skyscrapers turning on their lights.

A city with art

If you like art, the museums you'll find in New York will fascinate you. At MOMA (the Museum of Modern Art) you'll find some of the best galleries for seeing paintings by Van Gogh, Picasso, Dalí, Andy Warhol and Edward Hopper, amongst others. If you visit the Guggenheim Museum, you'll be able to enjoy works by painters like Manet, Mondrian and Kandinsky. And if you're looking for a natural history museum, at the American Museum of Natural History you'll find the largest collection dedicated to the natural sciences. New York is immense, and many travellers choose to visit it more than once to get to know all the districts of the city in depth. But no matter how many times you visit, you'll always be left with the incredible sensation that you've just spent several days living in a spectacular setting.

Saint Patrick's Cathedral:

Built of white marble in Neo-Gothic style, it powerfully draws your attention in the midst of all the skyscrapers.

City Hall:

New York's City Hall is located in a building dating from the 19th century. Inside is the famous Governor's Room, the historic room where Abraham Lincoln's body lay in state.

Grand Central Station:

New York's main train station, it's located in a building inaugurated in 1871 which holds a 1,100 square metre waiting hall that conserves its original ornamentation. It is unquestionably a major attraction for everyone who visits the city, not only for its monumental appearance but also because it holds a large shopping centre with interesting shops and restaurants.

Madison Square Garden:

It's one of the most famous covered stadiums in the world. Currently it's where the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers play, in addition to being the venue for numerous concerts and shows.