View of the Manhattan Bridge

The viewpoint over the Manhattan Bridge

The Brooklyn audio-guided tour takes you to one of the most emblematic views of New York, in the heart of Washington Street. This viewpoint over the Manhattan Bridge, which has become a cult image, promises magnificent photos blending the authenticity of Brooklyn and the power of the bridge.

A cinema image

From Washington Street, the Manhattan Bridge rises between the former brick warehouses of DUMBO, perfectly framed by the façades. This perspective was notably immortalised as a symbolic image of the film Once Upon a Time in America. The contrast between the industrial buildings in the foreground and the imposing mass of the bridge in the background composes one of the most recognisable framings of the city.

What there is to see

The viewpoint has become one of the most prized photo spots in New York, often very busy. In the background of the bridge, you can sometimes glimpse the Empire State Building, perfectly aligned in the perspective of the street. Early in the morning or at the end of the day, the light enhances this emblematic framing, which alone sums up the very particular atmosphere of DUMBO.

Practical information

The viewpoint is on Washington Street, in the DUMBO district, in Brooklyn. It can be discovered freely at all hours and on the level, from the street. Very busy, it calls for patience and caution for photography, as the street remains open to traffic.

Where is this viewpoint over the Manhattan Bridge?

On Washington Street, in the DUMBO district, where the bridge appears framed between the former brick warehouses.

Which film made this view famous?

This perspective was notably a symbolic image of the film Once Upon a Time in America, contributing to its fame.