Welcome to New York City – City Guidehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-58nsUMFs8

Broadway

The main road of New York, the longest street in the world. It begins at the southern tip of Manhattan and extends about 241 km (150 mi) north to Albany.

The principal theater and amusement district of New York City, on the West Side of midtown Manhattan centered on Broadway.

Times Square

A square formed by the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue in New York City, extending from 42nd to 45th Street.

Heart of the New York theater district.

Site of annual celebration of New Year's.

It is 319 metres tall.It was the world's tallest building for 11 months before it was surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931. The Chrysler Building is considered to be one of the finest buildings in New York City. It was the headquarters of the Chrysler Corporation from 1930 until the mid 1950's.But the corporation didn't pay for the construction of it and never owned it.

Chrysler BuildingIt is a famous skyscraper in New York City, located on the east side of Manhattan.

Central ParkAn extensive recreational area of New York City extending north

to south in central Manhattan.

American Museum of Natural History

It is one of the largest and most celebrated museums in the world.

It is located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City, across the street from Central Park.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Lincoln Center is one of the cornerstones of New York City’s culture.

It consists of a campus of 11 organizations focused on music, dance and theatre.

Fifth Avenue

A street in New York City that is famous for its expensive shops.

Empire State BuildingThe Empire State Building is a 102-story skyscraper at the

intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street. It has a roof height of 381 meters.

With its antenna spire included, it stands a total of 443.2 m high.It was built in 1932.

Wall Street

The term refers to the financial district of New York City.

It is named after the eight-block-long street running from Broadway to South Street.

It has become a synonym for the financial markets of the United States.

It is the home of the New York Stock Exchange.

Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges.

It was completed in 1883.

It connects Manhattan and Brooklyn by spanning the East River.

With a main span of 486.3 m, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world from its opening until 1903.

It is the first steel-wire suspension bridge.

New York, New York by Frank Sinatrahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZpFtslR068&feature=fvwrel

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New York City - 10 Things You Need To Knowhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5mR_0QJtfI

1. New York City is divided into five boroughs

New York is divided into five boroughs – Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx, and the best-known of all, Manhattan.

In Manhattan you will find most of the city’s attractions, such as the Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square, the Chrysler Building and more.

Ferries to the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island depart from Lower Manhattan.

For the best views of Manhattan go to the Top of the Rock at the Rockefeller Centre.

2. Try and visit a borough other than Manhattan

Attractions mentioned in the other boroughs are:

The Bronx:The Yankee Stadium and the Bronx Museum Queens: Lots of ethnic neighbourhoods like the Greek Astoria

Staten Island: The Staten Island Museum

Brooklyn: The Brooklyn Promenade in Brooklyn Heights, Coney Island and Brighton Beach

3. It‘s very easy to navigate

New York is extremely easy to navigate. Manhattan is divided into numbered streets from north to

south and avenues from east to west making it very easy to get around.

Buses are handy for getting around Manhattan.

The subway is the best mode of transport to the other boroughs. Once you should use a yellow taxi. Try and get one on an

avenue that’s going in the same direction you are. You’ll save time and money. Always remember to tip the taxi driver at least 15%.

4. There is lots to do for free

New York is known for being expensive.But there’s lots to do for free.

This includes: • Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. • Visit buildings such as Grand Central Station and St

Patrick’s Cathedral.• Ride the Staten Island Ferry.

5. Here you‘ll find the world‘s most famous museums

The Met is one of the world’s most famous art museums.

The Guggenheim Museum is also extremely well-known.

New York is also home to the American Museum of Natural History.

6. It has the most famous city center park

Located right in the middle of Manhattan, Central Park is the world’s most famous city centre park.

To explore it you should put by at least half a day.

Highlights include: Sheep’s Meadow: Great for chilling out in The Lake: Take out a rowing boat The Bow Bridge: Famous due to many museums The Rambles: Heavily wooded making it different from the rest

of the park The Bethesda Fountain: The best-known fountain in the park Strawberry Fields: The tribute to John Lennon

7. If you‘re a non-US citizen, you can get 11% off goods in Macy‘s

If you’re a non-US citizen and you want to buy anything in Macy’s, before you do go to the Visitor Centre near the Broadway entrance with your passport.

Once you do you’ll be given the Macy’s discount card which knocks 11% off most goods.

8. There are lots of specialties to tryWhen it comes to food in New York it comes down to three p’s:

Pizza: There are pizzerias all over New York, one of the best being John’s of Bleecker Street in the West Village

Pretzels: Available at hot dog stands all over the city

Pastrami: The best known places to go for pastrami are Katz’s in the Lower East Side and Carnegie Deli in Midtown Manhattan, although they are quite expensive.

Instead try Eisenberg’s Sandwich Shop on Fifth Avenue between 22nd and 23rd streets for equally good food at almost half the price.

Pastrami: A highly seasoned smoked cut of beef, usually taken from the shoulderSeason: To improve the flavor of food by adding salt, spices, herbs, or other

flavorings

9. Even though it‘s a big city, it‘s full of villages

New York is home to three villages:

West Village: South of 13th street and west of 6th avenue, it’s a residential area with famous landmarks from Friends and Sex and the City.

Greenwich Village: The coolest of the villages. Full of cool bars and cafes and shops.

Explore the area around Bleecker and Macdougal Streets.

East Village: The most alternative of the three villages. The heart of the East Village is St Mark’s Place.

10. There is lots to do after darkThere are lots of options in New York once the sun sets.

If you like theatre, you’ve got Broadway.

If you want to party, there are plenty of bars, and one of the coolest places to go out is in Greenwich Village.

Bars mentioned in the video are: • The Red Lion: Great for live music. • 1849: A wild-west themed bar. • Slane: Greenwich Village’s number one Irish bar.

If you’re looking for something different, check out a performance in the Comedy Club on Macdougal Street in Greenwich Village.

Must See Attractions in New York Cityhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx5qXQV37-c&feature=fvw

The late show with David Letterman is taped live.

New York is famous for its Broadway Theatre.

Shows run 6 days weekly.

Many film and TV stars act in the premiere of new shows.

The „tkts“ booth sells same-day tickets at half price.

The Rainbow Room is located on the 65th floor.

It is an elegant symbol of city nightlife.

It provides a panoramic view of NYC.

At Shea [šej] Stadium you can watch a Mats‘ game.

Yankee Stadium was built in 1923.

It is home to the New York Yankees.

It has a capacity to seat over 57,000 fans.

Top 5 Things to Check Out in New York Cityhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAqyfrrkCIA&feature=channel

The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and democracy.It is the most recognized icon of the US.

The Central Park is a combination of architecture, landscape design, and urban planning.It is located in the heart of NY.

Times Square is located at the corner of Broadway and 7th Avenue.It is full of theatres and large animated signs.

MoMA = Museum of Modern Art houses famous works.From Warhol to Van Gogh – the collections are impressive.

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2) Broadway is the principal ......................... district. divadelní

3) Times Square is the Site of annual ......................... of New Year's.

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