How many landmarks are in New York?

There are more than 37,900 landmark properties in New York City, most of which are located in 156 historic districts and historic district extensions in all five boroughs. The total number of protected sites also includes 1,456 individual landmarks, 121 interior landmarks, and 11 scenic landmarks.



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National Historic Landmarks (NHLs) are historic properties that illustrate the heritage of the United States. The over 2,600 NHLs found in the U.S. today come in many forms: historic buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts.

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Burj Khalifa: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Burj Khalifa is the tallest building and tallest free-standing structure in the world, measuring more than 2,700 feet high. This impressive architectural feat has more than 160 stories to its name, affording unforgettable views of Dubai below.

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More than 800 monuments, about 250 which are sculptures (including 125 statues honoring historical figures), grace our most prominent civic spaces as well as the many localities which constitute the greater metropolis.

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With its neon lights and billboards, Times Square is New York's most famous landmark and is the liveliest area in the city, located at the intersection of Broadway and 7th Avenue. In Times Square you will find bars, restaurants, theatres, museums and a great atmosphere.

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