10 Most Striking Manhattan Skyscrapers

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10 Most Striking Manhattan Skyscrapers

Manhattan skyscrapers rise at the core of New York City, the island that anchors culture, finance, media, and entertainment. Its indispensable role in shaping NYC, also known as the Big Apple, has led to its rapid growth and development. The influence of capitalism and the desire for impressive titles have driven Manhattan’s urbanization process, resulting in a city defined by rising skyscrapers that form a unique, unforgettable skyline.

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1. Empire State Building

2. One World Trade Center

3. Central Park Tower

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4. The Woolworth Building

5. Chrysler Building

6. Rockefeller Center’s Comcast Building

7. 30 Hudson Yards

8. 15 Hudson Yards

9. One Vanderbilt

10. 111 West 57th Street