New York City skyline Mar 27, 2023

New York City skyline

New York City"s skyline is instantly recognizable, even when half-covered in fog. Eight of the United States" 10 tallest buildings reside there, all in the borough of Manhattan. One of New York City"s most famous landmarks, the Empire State Building, was the world"s tallest building for 41 years.

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