Rockefeller Center at Christmas
Rockefeller Center was born with the intention of being a city within another city , multiple buildings that would bring together in the same complex all the needs of its users, among which the possibility of creating a macro-garden that would join some rooftops by means of pedestrian bridges was considered, in a clear urban nod to the mythical gardens of babylon , one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. In the end, the bridges did not materialize, but the gardens did, which serve as a holiday for the workers and some lucky visitors to the complex.
It is no longer the tallest building on the New York skyline but it is still quite an experience . You can watch ice skaters in action during the winter, go shopping, have a bite to eat, or join guided tours that explain the history of the building. If you want to avoid the queues, buy your tickets in advance online. We recommend the views of Central Park from the Top of the rocks observation deck, one of the best in Manhattan.
Another important fact in the life of the city: the starting signal for Christmas is given by the turning on of the lights of the gigantic tree of the Rockefeller Center , guarded by the sculpture of the god Prometheus in front of what could be the mecca of ice skating in the winter season. There are several requirements for this tree, such as that it must always exceed the 20 meters high and have more than 50 years old.
Map: See map
Address: Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 View Map
Telephone: 00 1 212 332 6868
Price: $25 (top of the rocks)
Schedule: Mon-Sun 8AM - 12AM
Guy: Historic building
Official Web: Go to the web
Twitter: @rockcenternyc