Empire State Building

The Empire State Building, a legendary skyscraper of New York

You have surely glimpsed it while walking in New York: here is the legendary Empire State Building. The New York audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this Art Deco skyscraper, one of the most famous in the world and an absolute symbol of Manhattan.

An Art Deco icon of 1931

Inaugurated in 1931, the Empire State Building is an Art Deco skyscraper that was long the tallest building in the world. With its slender outline dominating Midtown Manhattan, it has become one of the most universal symbols of New York. Its observatory, located on the eighty-sixth floor, offers one of the finest panoramic views of the city.

What to see

You admire the Art Deco outline of the skyscraper and, from its observatories, an exceptional three-hundred-and-sixty-degree panorama over New York. The climb to the top is a must-do experience, by day and by night. It is the emblematic stop of the city, a symbol of Manhattan and its history.

Practical information

The Empire State Building lies in Midtown Manhattan, reachable on foot and by public transport. Access to the observatories, including that of the eighty-sixth floor, has a fee and follows its own hours, wide every day but variable with the season. The crowds can be large; it is best to enquire and plan your visit.

When was the Empire State Building inaugurated?

In 1931; this Art Deco skyscraper was long the tallest building in the world and remains a symbol of New York.

Can you go to the top of the Empire State Building?

Yes, observatories, including that of the eighty-sixth floor, offer a panoramic view of New York; access has a fee and follows its own hours.