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Neighborhoods: Midtown East (Turtle Bay), Midtown, Midtown East
Last updated 2.06.10
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Facts – The United Nations was established on Oct. 24, 1945, by 51 countries committed to preserving world peace. Since then, it has grown to about 200 Member States, all of whose flags lined up outside the U.N. complex. The U.N. headquarters consists of the General Assembly Building, the Conference Building, the 39-floor Secretariat Building and the Dag Hammarskjold Library. The complex was designed by an international team of 11 architects, led by the U.S.'s Wallace K. Harrison. – – Features – Notable artworks include a stained-glass window designed by Marc Chagall,…
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- Tours, which describe U.N. history and the significance of various displays, are the best way to experience the complex.
- Look Good:
- Visitors love to send postcards back home with U.N. stamps featuring their photo, sold at the postal counter located in the public concourse. These stamps can only be mailed from the United Nations.
- The Extras:
- The garden (entrance on 45th St) is a great place to relax; its long esplanade offers great views of the East River.
