Uma extensão esmeralda na próspera selva de concreto que é a cidade de Nova York, o Central Park fica no coração do bairro de Manhattan. Ele começa seu trecho labiríntico de Midtown, até o Harlem. Foi criado em 1857 por Frederick Law Olmsted e Calvert Vaux, que imaginaram um amplo espaço verde no centro da ilha. O parque se estende por 843 acres (341,15 hectares) e fervilha de vida ao longo do dia. Os 21 playgrounds do parque são salpicados de fontes ornamentadas, esculturas, inúmeras pontes e arcos, juntos formando um refúgio urbano onde vários vêm encontrar a paz do ritmo caótico da cidade. As atrações dentro do parque incluem a Fonte Bethesda, o Jardim do Conservatório, o < a href="detail.html?detailID=7290">Castelo Belvedere e o Zoológico Central Park.
The Princeton Public Library is dedicated to offering a wide range of books for people of all ages, covering almost every genre. In addition, they have various programs and events for children, parents and young adults.
The Lincoln Center for Performing Arts is a massive venue when it comes to live entertainment. The Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors has something for everyone: internationally recognized dances, high-level performances, special events and jazz. Watch out for Live From Lincoln Center, a program that has famous orchestras and artistes performing. Lincoln Center holds about 400 live performances a year, ranging from classical to modern productions. And as if that wasn't enough, the Center also hosts many events put on by the Film Society at Lincoln Center. There are guided tours on a daily basis that explore the world-renowned Metropolitan Opera House, Avery Fisher Hall, the New York State Theater (home of the New York City Opera) and the Vivian Beaumont Theater. During the tour, your guides will entertain you with fascinating stories and give you a glimpse of a rehearsal in progress.
Qualquer visitante em Nova Iorque deve gastar pelo menos um par de horas neste grande museu. Desenhado por Richard Morris Hunt em 1895, tem mais de 150.000 metros quadrados de espaço em exposição. Entre as pinturas européias no espólio, se-incluem obras de Monet, Degas, Van Gogh, Cézanne, Titian e Vermeer. A galeria egípcia é incomparável. Arte asiática, escultura, armas e fotografias também competem por sua atenção. Durante o verão, o jardim ao céu aberto exibe esculturas contemporâneas. Veja a página de internet do museu para o calendário, detalhes de filiação, detalhes completos das visitas e especialmente o encontro das ferias de Met na segunda-feira.
The High Line is an urban oasis filled with beautifully manicured landscapes. It sits above the city on old train tracks that were installed as part of the West Side Improvement Project back in 1929. The line was primarily used to transport goods along the Lower West Side, but with the advent of vehicles in the 1950s and more accessible routes elsewhere, the last train eventually ran in 1980. Thereafter, the elevated tracks fell into disrepair, and the whole structure was nearly demolished. It was instead converted into an innovative public park, delighting locals and visitors alike. Today, the High Line is a cherished sanctuary away from the bustle of city life.
This small but beautiful botanic garden features a Japanese garden, as well as the Cranford Rose Garden, herb garden, the Children's Garden, and the Steinhard Conservatory of indoor flowers and plants. In all, there are 52 acres and 12,000 varieties of botanicals, ranging from the tiny bonsai to the towering oak. Self-guided tours, individual classes and certificate programs are all available. Students come with your valid id cards, if you want to avail of a discount.
This Arte Primitivo gallery specializes in pre-Columbian art, as well as Classical, Egyptian and Asian antiques. It has been in existence since 1961. The current owner, Howard S. Rose, acquired the space in 1996. He has auctioned over rare pieces of pre-Columbian art since that time. Information on ongoing auctions can be obtained online at the gallery's website, or by calling for a printed catalog. Admission to the gallery is free.
Joyce Gold, an author and instructor of New York City history, leads vivid and detailed walking tours of the city that go above and beyond the usual. Tours include interesting subjects such as The Vital Heart Of Harlem: Its Spirit And Substance, Macabre Greenwich Village, East Village Culture And Counter-Culture and More Teeming Than Bombay: The Old Jewish Lower East Side. Check the Web site for current tours, timing and the places. Private tours are also available. Call for more details.
Built in 1924 for the American Radiator Company, this building was the first major design in New York by Rockefeller Center architect, Raymond Hood. Its stepped-back pyramidal roof was one of the first of its kind, and the stark black brickwork helps it stand out as a familiar landmark of the New York skyline. At 21 stories, the tower is topped by gold terra-cotta trim. When originally lit in honor of the heating company, the stories were supposed to resemble fired coals.
Offering custom guided tours of New York's top restaurants and food neighborhoods, Savory Sojourns promises a different experience altogether. Covering every inch of Manhattan, from Chinatown to Union Square, from ethnic neighborhoods to 4-star restaurants, you will get a taste of New York from the insider's perspective. The tours feature tastings, cooking demonstrations and behind-the-scenes tours. Rates are expensive, but it's worth every penny. Corporate group rates available. Check website for more details.
If you are planning a trip with family or friends, then you can entrust yourself to the services of CIE tour operators. Choose from Italy, Ireland, Britain and many other destinations. During your sojourns, your tour director will enlighten you about the place you are visiting. And if you would rather travel by yourself, without being restricted to any schedule, they will provide you accommodation and a rented car too.
This gallery features works of art from various artists in the fields of painting and photography. But that's not all, their focus is also on mixed media and sound installation. Artists who were otherwise ignored are now being recognized and appreciated. These spellbinding creations are sure to lure every eye. So here's calling all you art enthusiasts, do make a trip and enjoy yourselves.