Living in the district / neighbourhood Financial District in New York
About the district / neighbourhood Financial District in New York
The Financial District in New York City is located in lower Manhattan and is home to many of the city's major financial institutions, including the New York Stock Exchange and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. It is also home to a number of notable landmarks, including:
The Charging Bull sculpture, which has become a symbol of Wall Street and the American financial system
The New York Stock Exchange, the largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization
Federal Hall, where George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States
Trinity Church, a historic parish church that dates back to the late 1700s
The Woolworth Building, once the tallest building in the world and now a National Historic Landmark
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum, which honors the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks
Additionally, The South Street Seaport is a historic district, home to cobblestone streets, restored 19th-century buildings, and a variety of shops, restaurants, and museums.