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13 Architectural Marvels in NYC
FDR Four Freedoms Park is one of 13 Architectural Marvels in NYC.

1. FDR Four Freedoms Park

9.2
East Rd, New York, NY
Park · Roosevelt Island · 57 tips and reviews

NYC: The Official GuideNYC: The Official Guide: The late architect Louis Kahn designed the site in a triangular shape to draw focus toward the southern tip of the island, which is where a bronze bust of Roosevelt by sculptor Jo Davidson is located.

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is one of 13 Architectural Marvels in NYC.

2. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

8.7
1071 5th Ave (at E 89th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Carnegie Hill · 567 tips and reviews

Lloyd G.Lloyd G: Yet another amazing museum in NYC. Incredible architecture and great exhibits.

One57 is one of 13 Architectural Marvels in NYC.

3. One57

157 W 57th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Structure · Theater District · 2 tips and reviews

NCMNCM: One57, designed by the famous French architect Christian de Portzamparc, is not only a residential building, but a hotel, with a Park Hyatt spanning the lower floors Read more.

The New York Times Building is one of 13 Architectural Marvels in NYC.

4. The New York Times Building

620 8th Ave (at W 40th St), New York, NY
Structure · Theater District · 51 tips and reviews

ecomaginationecomagination: The iconic skyscraper incorporates energy saving innovations such as special shades that help reduce summer cooling needs & raised floors that help heating spread through the building in the winter.

Flatiron Building is one of 13 Architectural Marvels in NYC.

5. Flatiron Building

175 5th Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Structure · Flatiron District · 134 tips and reviews

Rebecca B.Rebecca Brown: Built in 1902 and designed by Architect, Daniel Burnham. Height is 285 ft (87m). Fact; Original called the Fuller Building.

6. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews

John A.John A: Beautiful park spanning several wonderful Manhattan neighborhoods on old elevated train tracks. Walk in different seasons to see various plants bloom. Now extends to 34th Street.

Whitney Museum of American Art is one of 13 Architectural Marvels in NYC.

7. Whitney Museum of American Art

9.2
99 Gansevoort St (btwn 10th Ave & Washington St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Meatpacking District · 434 tips and reviews

Etienne S.Etienne Sabatier: Behond it's amazing collection, Whitney Museum brings its modern and elegant architecture to the Midpacking District : brilliant and distinguished blend of glass, concrete and metal.

New Museum is one of 13 Architectural Marvels in NYC.

8. New Museum

7.9
235 Bowery (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Lower East Side · 204 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: This contemporary art museum is itself a work of art, as its stacked, seven-story building is considered an architectural contribution to the city’s landscape.

One World Trade Center is one of 13 Architectural Marvels in NYC.

9. One World Trade Center

9.3
1 World Trade Ctr (btwn Fulton & West St), New York, NY
Structure · Financial District · 314 tips and reviews

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: Architect Daniel Libeskind’s plan strikes “a careful balance between commemorating the lives lost and reëstablishing the life of the site itself.” Read more.

World Trade Center Transportation Hub (The Oculus) is one of 13 Architectural Marvels in NYC.

10. World Trade Center Transportation Hub (The Oculus)

Liberty St & Church Ave (Fulton St), New York, NY
Metro Station · Financial District · 75 tips and reviews

CNNCNN: When open in 2015, this transport hub will include retractable 150-foot-high glass-and-steel "wings" that will allow natural light into the rail platforms 60 feet below street level. Read more.

Fulton Center is one of 13 Architectural Marvels in NYC.

11. Fulton Center

7.8
200 Broadway (btwn John & Fulton St), New York, NY
Shopping Mall · Financial District · 57 tips and reviews

JwowJwow: The Fulton Street Station is as beautiful on the outside as on the inside, not to mention 9 subway trains stop there!

Jane's Carousel is one of 13 Architectural Marvels in NYC.

12. Jane's Carousel

9.3
45 Main St (at Old Dock St), Brooklyn, NY
Attraction · DUMBO · 86 tips and reviews

Rebecca B.Rebecca Brown: Jane's Carousel was built in 1899 & was original installed at Idora Park, Ohio. The carousel was bought by a Brooklyn couple, who restored it in 2011 for our enjoyment. Only $2 a ride.

Barclays Center is one of 13 Architectural Marvels in NYC.

13. Barclays Center

8.8
620 Atlantic Ave (at Flatbush Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Basketball Stadium · Prospect Heights · 534 tips and reviews

benjamin b.benjamin bannister: My first basketball arena and it was a great experience: clean venue; technologically-current design; drink prices through the roof as expected. The Calvin Klein box suites have a great view.