New York: City of Skyscrapers | Panoramic Video

New York is one of the most vibrant cities in the United States of America. It’s an ultra-dynamic city of skyscrapers, constantly in motion, that overwhelms and captivates, drawing you into a whirlpool of vivid colors and multifaceted emotions.

In this city, people will easily start conversations with you on the street, almost always beginning with the sacrosanct “Where are you from?”, and every small park or intersection will seem familiar (you’ve definitely seen them in some movie). Finding solitude or even a relatively quiet spot in this buzzing hive of a metropolis is nearly impossible.

We invite you on a brief tour of this remarkable metropolis through this panoramic video.

Remember, this is a panoramic video — you can change the viewing angle yourself.

New York consists of five boroughs, each with its own rhythm of life, soul, and distinctive character.

1. Manhattan is the most famous borough of New York City and a calling card of the entire country. This is where skyscrapers, international corporate offices, boutiques, upscale restaurants, and the most prestigious apartments are concentrated. Manhattan itself is divided into three areas: Downtown, Midtown, and Uptown. Local attractions include Broadway, Wall Street with the Federal Hall and New York Stock Exchange buildings, Chinatown, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Flatiron and Empire State Buildings, and Times Square.

   When New Yorkers say “the city,” they usually mean only Manhattan. The other boroughs of New York are referred to as “the outer boroughs.”

2. Brooklyn is one of the southern boroughs of New York, accessible on foot from Manhattan via the Brooklyn Bridge. It is home to the majority of the city’s population, though there are few high-rise buildings — the area expanded horizontally. Brooklyn is known as a hub for artists and creatively minded New Yorkers, as well as for its concert venues and beaches. Within Brooklyn are Coney Island’s amusement park and Brighton Beach — a “mini-New York” beach and the largest Russian-speaking community outside the former USSR.
3. If the United States is often called the melting pot of the world, then Queens — located east of Manhattan — is undoubtedly New York City’s melting pot. Here, people speak 170 languages, the streets are filled with vibrant signs, and the diversity of races and ethnicities could make even old Noah jealous. Queens is home to two of New York’s international airports and a cinema that screens only Bollywood films. While in Queens, be sure to visit the P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center, take a tour of the Steinway piano factory, stroll through the Socrates Sculpture Park, and explore the exhibits at the Museum of African Art.
4. Often associated with Black rappers in baseball caps and thick gold chains, The Bronx is Manhattan’s northern neighbor. Despite containing slums with some of the city’s poorest residents, the Bronx is also the greenest borough, with a quarter of its land covered by parks and gardens. Must-see spots include the Bronx Zoo and Yankee Stadium. You should also visit the Botanical Garden, which includes 48 themed gardens, tour the Edgar Allan Poe Cottage, explore the Maritime Industry Museum, and pay tribute to Duke Ellington at Woodlawn Cemetery.
5. Staten Island is the southernmost borough of New York City, accessible by ferry or bridge. It’s lush, relatively quiet, and home to a diverse immigrant population from nearly every corner of the globe. On Staten Island, visit Port Richmond — the beating heart of Latin American culture, take a walk through scenic Park Hill, and check out an exhibition at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center.