View of the Brooklyn Bridge

The viewpoint over the Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn audio-guided tour takes you to one of the most emblematic views of New York, and certainly the best known of Brooklyn. Before you are revealed the south of Manhattan, the East River and the majestic Brooklyn Bridge, the most legendary of the city.

The oldest bridge in New York

The Brooklyn Bridge is not only one of the most famous in the United States, but also the oldest in the city: its construction began in the nineteenth century. Linking Manhattan to Brooklyn over the East River, it has become a universal symbol of New York. From this viewpoint, you also admire One World Trade Center, which dominates with its height all the skyscrapers of the city, and, far away on the left, the Statue of Liberty.

What there is to see

The panorama brings together in a single gaze the Brooklyn Bridge, the skyline of southern Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. It is one of the most photographed views of the city, from the quays of Brooklyn Bridge Park. At sunrise or sunset, when the light bathes the skyscrapers and the bridge, the spectacle reaches its full power.

Practical information

The viewpoint is on the quays of Brooklyn Bridge Park, on the bank of the East River, in Brooklyn, facing the south of Manhattan. It is a public space freely accessible at all hours and on the level. Sunrise and sunset there are particularly prized for photography.

Is the Brooklyn Bridge the oldest in New York?

Yes, it is the oldest bridge in the city; its construction began in the nineteenth century, linking Manhattan to Brooklyn over the East River.

What can you see from this viewpoint?

The Brooklyn Bridge, southern Manhattan, One World Trade Center and, in the distance, the Statue of Liberty.