New York City

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Who founded New York City The Dutch founded New York City

Who founded New York City

The Dutch founded New York City as

“New Amsterdam” in 1614/ The colony existed of what is now Manhattan. The Duke of York’s brothers, King Charles the second, sent warship to attack the Dutch in 1664 and renamed it New York City. Today there 5 boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and State Island. Today there are 19.000.000 people living here.
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Time square Times Square is a major commercial intersection in Manhattan.

Time square

Times Square is a major commercial intersection in Manhattan. Formerly

named Longace Square, Times square was renamed in April 1904. Times Square is nicknamed “The Crossroads of the World”. Times Square is a national landmark
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Statue Of Liberty Statue of Liberty was designed by Frederic Berthold

Statue Of Liberty

Statue of Liberty was designed by Frederic Berthold and

dedicated on October 28, 1886. It’s a female figure representing the roman goddess of freedom, with torch and a tablet with date of the American Declaration of Independence. A broken chain lies at her feet, this statue is a symbol of freedom
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Twin towers The twin towers are the tallest building in Manhattan

Twin towers

The twin towers are the tallest building in Manhattan at

that time. They destroyed after attack on September 11, 2001.
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Central Park Central Park is a public park in the centre

Central Park

Central Park is a public park in the centre of

Manhattan. The park initially opened in 1857, on 843 acres of land.