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Visité en Mars 2017
NEW YORK
Le 17 avril 1524, le navigateur Giovanni da Verrazzano, missionné par le roi de France François Ier, découvre la baie de New York qu'il baptise la baie Sainte-Marguerite en référence à la sœur de François Ier, et il nomme la terre se situant dans la baie et aux abords du fleuve "La Nouvelle-Angoulême".
Le navigateur hollandais Adriaen Block s'installa durant quelques mois sur l'île de Manhattan en 1613 dans la ville nommée "La Nouvelle-Amsterdam". En 1664, les Anglais conquièrent La Nouvelle-Amsterdam qui est rebaptisée
« New York » en l'honneur de Jacques, duc d'York.
NEW YORK CITY
NY is in the state of New York which is a state of the United States (4th most populous state in the USA with 19.5 million inhabitants in 2019). The state of New York is located in the northeast of the country and has the city of Albany as its capital.
The population of New York in 2016 was 8,537,673 and demographers estimate that it should reach 9.4 million inhabitants by 2025. New York is also known worldwide for its buildings and for its cultural riches . It hosts institutions of global importance. One can quote in particular the seat of the United Nations.
New York, "The City that never sleeps" because the subway, the restaurants are open 24 hours a day and there is entertainment, bars and neon lights that light up the night. In addition, the sirens of firefighters, police and ambulances gently rock your sleep.
The population of New York in 2016 was 8,537,673 and demographers estimate that it should reach 9.4 million inhabitants by 2025. New York is also known worldwide for its buildings and for its cultural riches . It hosts institutions of global importance. One can quote in particular the seat of the United Nations.
New York, "The City that never sleeps" because the subway, the restaurants are open 24 hours a day and there is entertainment, bars and neon lights that light up the night. In addition, the sirens of firefighters, police and ambulances gently rock your sleep.
Manhattan
The borough of Manhattan has a total area of 87.5 km2, of which 59.5 km2 is land surface.
There were 1,537,195 inhabitants in 2000.
In southern Manhattan stands the One World Trade Center building which towers above the other buildings.
In the background in the middle of the Hudson River is the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Manhattan Island is surrounded by the Hudson to the west and the East River to the east.
There were 1,537,195 inhabitants in 2000.
In southern Manhattan stands the One World Trade Center building which towers above the other buildings.
In the background in the middle of the Hudson River is the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Manhattan Island is surrounded by the Hudson to the west and the East River to the east.
Empire State Building
The most iconic building in New York.
On Saturday July 28, 1945, at the end of World War II in Europe, a B-25 Mitchell51 bomber crashed into the north face of the building at the 79th floor, while flying through thick fog.
The fire was extinguished within 40 minutes but 14 people died in the crash.
Among the survivors, Betty Lou Oliver, elevator operator, survived a fall from 75 floors inside an elevator
On Saturday July 28, 1945, at the end of World War II in Europe, a B-25 Mitchell51 bomber crashed into the north face of the building at the 79th floor, while flying through thick fog.
The fire was extinguished within 40 minutes but 14 people died in the crash.
Among the survivors, Betty Lou Oliver, elevator operator, survived a fall from 75 floors inside an elevator
Empire State Building - Entrance hall
Opened on May 1, 1931, it measures 381 meters (444.2 with antenna) and has 102 floors.
Its construction was carried out during the crazy period that saw the birth of the tallest skyscrapers in New York.
The sponsor was John J. Raskob, the founder of the General Motors brand.
The largest building in New York City, the Empire State Building retained its title until the construction of the World Trade Center Twin Towers in 1973.
Much later, in the year 2000, billionaire Donald Trump became the owner before selling the Empire State to Peter Malkin in March 2002 for $ 57 million.
The interior decoration is in Art Deco style. It was made with noble materials such as pink marble and white marble. The skyscraper is equipped with 73 high speed elevators.
In his film, King Kong climbed to the top of the Empire State Building much faster while carefully holding the film's heroine in his hand.
About thirty people committed suicide by throwing themselves from the top of the Empire State Building.
Its construction was carried out during the crazy period that saw the birth of the tallest skyscrapers in New York.
The sponsor was John J. Raskob, the founder of the General Motors brand.
The largest building in New York City, the Empire State Building retained its title until the construction of the World Trade Center Twin Towers in 1973.
Much later, in the year 2000, billionaire Donald Trump became the owner before selling the Empire State to Peter Malkin in March 2002 for $ 57 million.
The interior decoration is in Art Deco style. It was made with noble materials such as pink marble and white marble. The skyscraper is equipped with 73 high speed elevators.
In his film, King Kong climbed to the top of the Empire State Building much faster while carefully holding the film's heroine in his hand.
About thirty people committed suicide by throwing themselves from the top of the Empire State Building.
New York City Hall
Seat of the city government.
Although dependent on New York State, New York City enjoys broad legislative and executive autonomy.
The mayor is elected by direct suffrage by all the inhabitants of the city for a four-year term.
The ballot takes place in two phases:
during the first, the two main parties, the Democratic Party and the Republican nominate their candidate, who are then subject to universal suffrage of the inhabitants of the city.
Although dependent on New York State, New York City enjoys broad legislative and executive autonomy.
The mayor is elected by direct suffrage by all the inhabitants of the city for a four-year term.
The ballot takes place in two phases:
during the first, the two main parties, the Democratic Party and the Republican nominate their candidate, who are then subject to universal suffrage of the inhabitants of the city.
The Google building
it is Google's second-largest office and a hub for innovation.
The building is located
111 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011, United States (between W15th St and W16th St on 8th Avenue)
The building is located
111 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011, United States (between W15th St and W16th St on 8th Avenue)
Broadway
The length of Broadway is 21 km (13 miles) in Manhattan, and extends 3.2 km (2 miles) north into the Borough of the Bronx.
Historic place where great popular parades take place to celebrate victories and achievements.
The first of these parades took place in 1886 for the inauguration of the Statue of Liberty.
Broadway is the oldest avenue north south of the city since it is an old track that the Lenape Indians used in pre-Columbian times and which they named Wickquasgeck.
refers in particular to Broadway productions, generally plays or musicals, performed in each of the 40 major theaters
Historic place where great popular parades take place to celebrate victories and achievements.
The first of these parades took place in 1886 for the inauguration of the Statue of Liberty.
Broadway is the oldest avenue north south of the city since it is an old track that the Lenape Indians used in pre-Columbian times and which they named Wickquasgeck.
refers in particular to Broadway productions, generally plays or musicals, performed in each of the 40 major theaters
Wall Street Bull
other names:
Charging Bull, Wall Street Bull or Bowling Green Bull.
A bronze sculpture
in front of the New York Stock Exchange after the 1987 stock market crash, as a symbol of "the strength and might of the people".
(3.2 tons, measures 3.4 meters high and 4.9 meters long)
The statue was installed without prior permission from the city in Bowling Green Square near the New York Stock Exchange.
It is one of the most photographed works in New York City.
Charging Bull, Wall Street Bull or Bowling Green Bull.
A bronze sculpture
in front of the New York Stock Exchange after the 1987 stock market crash, as a symbol of "the strength and might of the people".
(3.2 tons, measures 3.4 meters high and 4.9 meters long)
The statue was installed without prior permission from the city in Bowling Green Square near the New York Stock Exchange.
It is one of the most photographed works in New York City.
Fearless Girl
"the fearless girl"
a bronze sculpture of a rebellious girl facing the Wall Street bull.
The statue is approximately 130cm tall, and weighs approximately 110kg.
Fearless Girl is a message to business regarding the difference in treatment between men and women
a bronze sculpture of a rebellious girl facing the Wall Street bull.
The statue is approximately 130cm tall, and weighs approximately 110kg.
Fearless Girl is a message to business regarding the difference in treatment between men and women
Brooklyn bridge
One of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. It crosses the East River to connect Manhattan to Brooklyn.
1,825 meters long and 84 meters high.
1,825 meters long and 84 meters high.
Saint thomas church new york
Trinity Church is a church located at the intersection of Wall Street and Broadway in the southern borough of Manhattan.
There are 20 cathedrals in Manhattan.
There are 20 cathedrals in Manhattan.
St Patrick Cathedral
The cathedral was built between 1853 and 1878 in the Midtown neighborhood with white marble, quarried in New York and Massachusetts.
The cathedral is located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 50th Street, a stone's throw from Rockefeller Center and not far from Central Park. It is the main church of the Archdiocese of New York.
The cathedral is located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 50th Street, a stone's throw from Rockefeller Center and not far from Central Park. It is the main church of the Archdiocese of New York.
Manhattan
On the boat to the Statue of Liberty crossing the Hudson River
Statue of Liberty
Liberty Enlightening the World
One of the most famous landmarks in the United States. Located in New York, on Liberty Island, south of Manhattan, at the mouth of the Hudson and near Ellis Island.
225 tons and 92.9 meters
One of the most famous landmarks in the United States. Located in New York, on Liberty Island, south of Manhattan, at the mouth of the Hudson and near Ellis Island.
225 tons and 92.9 meters
Ellis Island
At the mouth of the Hudson in New York, it was, in the early part of the twentieth century, the main entrance for immigrants arriving in the United States. The immigration services operated there from January 1, 1892 until November 12, 1954.
The immigration office inspected 12 million applications there.
The immigration office inspected 12 million applications there.
Brooklyn bridge
Brooklyn Bridge in the foreground and Manhattan Bridge in the background.
Time square
Time Square takes its name from the former headquarters of the New York Times.
Advertising neon lights and giant screens are symbols of New York
Advertising neon lights and giant screens are symbols of New York
New York City Subway
Using the subway to get around New York City is the best way to get from one point to another quickly.
The metro has 469 stations spread over 24 lines, which places it first in the world in terms of the number of lines and stations served.
The network has 380 km of lines, mostly 4 tracks (2 tracks for express trains and 2 tracks for omnibuses)
The metro has 469 stations spread over 24 lines, which places it first in the world in terms of the number of lines and stations served.
The network has 380 km of lines, mostly 4 tracks (2 tracks for express trains and 2 tracks for omnibuses)
Central park
Central Park is an American green space with an area of 341 hectares.
The park contains several artificial lakes, paths, two ice skating tracks, a wildlife protection area, a zoo and lawns for outdoor sports and games.
The park contains several artificial lakes, paths, two ice skating tracks, a wildlife protection area, a zoo and lawns for outdoor sports and games.
NY under the snow
During a snowstorm, NYC becomes silent cold and desertic.
Central park
It's a simple little bridge at the southern entrance to Central Park but which appears in many movies.
This romantic place which opens on one side opens onto a walk in the forest and on the other to the buldings of Manhattan
This romantic place which opens on one side opens onto a walk in the forest and on the other to the buldings of Manhattan
The morning of September 11, 2001
The attacks of September 11, 2001 were the deadliest ever in the United States.
The official death toll is 2,977 dead and 6,291 injured.
The attack on the Twin Towers alone caused the death of 2,753 people, including 343 firefighters and 60 police officers.
The images are etched in the memories of Americans.
The official death toll is 2,977 dead and 6,291 injured.
The attack on the Twin Towers alone caused the death of 2,753 people, including 343 firefighters and 60 police officers.
The images are etched in the memories of Americans.
Memorial New York
After the September 11 attacks, it took a year and a half to clean up the site.
In the museum there are ruins of the collapsing towers.
- the staircase of the "survivors"
- a fire truck
- the support of the towers
- joists deformed by the heat of the fire (2000 ° C)
In the museum there are ruins of the collapsing towers.
- the staircase of the "survivors"
- a fire truck
- the support of the towers
- joists deformed by the heat of the fire (2000 ° C)
Memorial New York - Gallery of portraits of victims
In the basement of the museum is a gallery with pictures displayed on the walls of victims, babies, teens, the elderly, men and women, Americans and 350 foreigners.
It is forbidden to photograph these portraits out of respect and there is a heavy and heavy silence in front of all these faces.
It is forbidden to photograph these portraits out of respect and there is a heavy and heavy silence in front of all these faces.
One World Trade Center
This 104-story tower bears the same name as the northern twin tower of the World Trade Center destroyed in the September 11, 2001 attacks.
At night, the bursts of light make it even higher, more impressive and more majestic.
At night, the bursts of light make it even higher, more impressive and more majestic.
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