New York

the city that never sleeps

If you're looking for a big city, New York City is surely the biggest apple of them all, a city of superlatives.

The metropolis is renowned for its immense architectural wonders, world-famous restaurants, big statues and large museums. The promise of self-fulfillment, of a piece of the American dream attracts visitors and new inhabitants from any corner of the world.

Surrounded by four major districts, (the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island), Manhattan is the “core” of the Big Apple. One can safely say that the city can attract even the most pretentious tourist, with over a hundred museums, more than 10,000 stores with brand names and over 20,000 restaurant to suit every taste.

Fans of the theater have plenty of shows to choose from, art aficionados can visit the most renowned galleries and museums. Get a taste of bucolic scenery away from the busy city by visiting the extensive Central Park.

New York is one of the world's greatest film cities, with major blockbusters or independent movies showing in various theaters. Film Forum on 209 West Houston Street, American Museum of the Moving Image in Queens, 35th Ave and 36th Street or Angelika Film Center on 18 West Houston Street are among the most popular cinemas.

New York is the fashion capital of the United States, the hot-spot for all shop-a-holics. There is a large range of shops filled with anything you could ever wish for. There are also some retail shops, Century 21 and Filene's, with substantial discounts for designer clothes.