What is the oldest structure in New York City? Contrary to what its appearance might suggest, it is not the Port Authority Bus Terminal. The oldest man-made monument standing outdoors in New York is Cleopatra’s Needle, the ancient Egyptian obelisk in Central Park. It is approximately 3,500 years old, having been carved around the 15th…
View of Central Park from the RCA Building Observation Deck, 1964, the former name of the first version of the modern Top of the Rock observation deck. Interestingly, the name “Top of the Rock” is relatively new, having only appeared in the fall of 2005, when the deck was reopened as a separate tourist attraction…
Wollman Rink is an ice skating rink located in the southern part of Central Park in Manhattan, and it happens to be one of the most cinematic places in New York City: behind you are trees and the park, and in front of you are the skyscrapers of Midtown. In winter, both tourists and locals…
Central Park in New York City is a green oasis in the middle of the concrete jungle of Manhattan. Here, New Yorkers can catch their breath after a work week, while tourists can relax between visits to museums and landmarks. However, there is also plenty to see within Central Park itself. Every year, it receives…
The internet proves once again: even iconic places can be “improved”… or at least debated about how to radically relocate them. On Twitter (or rather, X.com), a funny suggestion appeared — Central Park in New York would look much better if it were simply moved a bit to the left, closer to the Hudson River….
This year, one of New York City’s most iconic ice rinks — Wollman Rink in Central Park — is celebrating a milestone: its 75th anniversary. Ice Rink, Shows, and a Guinness World Record The season kicks off on October 24, and the opening weekend promises free skating, live shows, giveaways, and one ambitious goal —…
In this 1988 photo, Madonna is seen jogging along Central Park West, the avenue running along the western edge of Central Park. In the background, you can clearly spot Columbus Circle and the original facade of 2 Columbus Circle, which at the time housed the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Today, that same…
