Our second city tour today is dedicated to the South Manhattan area, the most historic and multicultural side of New York City. Following a course parallel to the East River, we will pass by the piers of East Manhattan, with a view of the Brooklyn Bridge. We will stop at the United Nations Headquarters, the headquarters of the organization that was founded in 1945, immediately after World War II, with the aim of maintaining international peace and security, studying international economic trends, cooperating among nations to resolve international crises, and protecting human rights. Next, we will visit Grand Central Station, a symbol of the city, where at least 750,000 people pass through its grand central hall every day.Next, we'll see the impressively architectural Flatiron Building and pass through Greenwich Village with its picturesque streets and artistic atmosphere – a reference point is Washington Square and New York University. Following SoHo with its art galleries and trendy stores, Little Italy and the colorful Chinatown are two of the most vibrant neighborhoods in New York City, where its multicultural identity is palpable. We arrive at the financial center of the city and the global economy, Wall Street, with the famous bronze statue of the bull, a symbol of financial power. Immediately after, we come across Ground Zero with the monument dedicated to the victims of September 11.Next to it is the new economic center, the One Word Trade Center. There is also the much-discussed Calatrava Station, known as Oculus, a building of special architecture with white as the dominant color, which impresses both internally and externally - it is considered the most expensive station in the world, with a cost of 4 billion dollars. Next, we'll enter the famous Chelsea Market, where history meets flavor. Free time to buy local products and try famous delicacies. The High Line is also located here – a wonderful elevated garden on the old railway line, where one can walk above the city with a view of the neighborhoods of Manhattan. Our tour continues with a Cruise to the Statue of Liberty, a global symbol of freedom, democracy, and justice, which has been located in the harbor of New York since 1886.During the cruise, we will see the Brooklyn and Verrazano bridges, Governor's Island, the iconic Staten Island Ferry, the historic Ellis Island, and more, and we will have the opportunity to take panoramic photos of New York and New Jersey.
After the cruise, we will visit the newest "neighborhood of the future," Hudson Yards. Skyscrapers made of glass, dozens of shops, restaurants with famous chefs, and the impressive metal structure The Vessel, which looks like a giant beehive, make you feel like you're in a science fiction movie. Return to the hotel and get ready for your night out in the "city that never sleeps".