From the twinkling lights of Broadway to the torch of Lady Liberty, New York City is home to some of the most famed attractions in the world. Millions, including Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist Tunde Folawiyo, visit New York to behold the many sights and sounds of one of the most vibrant cities on Earth. An air of diversity can be felt all throughout as New York City houses a booming cultural scene that thrives on art, entertainment and cuisine.
Since its founding, New York City has steadily grown into the mega metropolis it is today. From the money-making ventures of Wall Street to the cultural explosion found deep within the Arts District, New York City has long welcomed diversity among its citizens. This diversity is none more evident than in the numerous neighbourhoods celebrating their residents’ culture, China Town and Little Italy among them. A national landmark and world-renowned tourist attraction, Ellis Island’s Statue of Liberty serves as a beacon of hope for those wishing to gain citizenship in America. Standing at over 151 feet, the Statue remains one of the foremost icons of American Freedom, attracting millions of visitors since its existence.
The entertainment scene in New York City is amongst the most famed in the world. Broadway shows have long attracted tourists with their grandiose spectacles as ballet performances and Opera hold prevalence here more so than anywhere in the United States. Live musical performances and an array of performance art and gallery shows have attracted famed artists from all corners of the earth. Further demonstrating its role as one of the world’s most vibrant cities, New York City is home to more than 2,000 arts and cultural organisations and over 500 art galleries. Visitors of New York may visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art which houses some of the most famed paintings in history.
The grandness of New York City is evident in many aspects, with particular regard to architecture. Housing some of the world’s tallest skyscrapers, New York City is a marvel of modern construction. The One World Trade Centre is the fourth tallest skyscraper in the world with a height of 1,776 ft (541.3 m), a number meant to honour the Declaration of Independence. This building was constructed in part to memorialise the lives lost during the September 11th attacks that deeply affected the city of New York and the country as a whole. Through the support of citizens from other nations such as Tunde Folawiyo and millions of others, the city of New York remains one of the most prosperous and heartfelt cities in the world.