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Which part of New York is famous?

Manhattan is New York's most famous borough and also its most visited. In fact, most people believe Manhattan to be a synonym of New York City.



New York City is a collection of world-famous neighborhoods, but Manhattan remains the epicentral hub of its global fame. Within Manhattan, Midtown is home to the most iconic landmarks, including Times Square (the "Center of the Universe"), the Empire State Building, and Rockefeller Center. To the west, Broadway is synonymous with the world's finest musical theater. Moving north, Central Park serves as the city's "green lung" and is one of the most filmed locations on Earth. In the south, Lower Manhattan is famous for the Financial District (Wall Street), the World Trade Center site, and the ferries to the Statue of Liberty. Beyond Manhattan, the borough of Brooklyn has gained immense fame for the Brooklyn Bridge and the trendy DUMBO waterfront, while the Bronx is legendary for Yankee Stadium and as the birthplace of hip-hop. Each "pocket" of the city carries its own distinct cultural weight, ensuring that whether you seek finance, fashion, art, or history, there is a famous corner of New York that perfectly represents that legacy.

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