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 UN Secretariat building
seen from 43rd St by Christophe_Ons
The Security Council, Trusteeship Council and Social/Economic Council gather here. In the General Assembly, which is the only organ to have representatives of all member states, a 3 month session is held each year from mid September to mid December.
Flags of the members fly in front of the complex on the East River side.
The largest building in the complex is the secretariat building (see pic) where all the administrative work is carried out.
Among the many works of art on the premises you'l find the bronze statue "Let Us Beat Swords Into Plowshares" , the sculpture "Non Violence" (a gun with a knot in its barrel), a large stained glass window by Marc Chagall, "The Golden Rule", a large mosaic by Norman Rockwell, and the Japanese gift "The Peace Bell", cast from the coins of 60 nations and hanging from a Pagoda shaped like a Shinto Shrine. Leave a Comment Phone: 212-963-8687Directions: Subway: number 4,5,6 or 7 trains to Grand Central Station; walk on 42nd Street to First Avenue.Website: http://www.un.org/tours/
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The complex includes a number of major buildings. While the Secretariat Tower is most predominantly featured in depictions of the headquarters, it also includes the domed General Assembly Hall, the Dag Hammarskjöld Library, as well as the Conference and Visitors Center, which is situated between the General Assembly and Secretariat buildings, and can be seen only from FDR Drive or the East River. Just inside the perimeter fence of the complex stands a line of flagpoles where the flags of all 192 UN member states, plus the UN flag, are flown in English alphabetical order.
It is located in the Turtle Bay neighborhood, on the east side of Midtown Manhattan, on spacious grounds overlooking the East River. Though it is in New York City, the land occupied by the United Nations Headquarters is considered international territory [1], and its borders are First Avenue west, East 42nd Street south, East 48th Street north and the East River east. FDR Drive passes underneath the Conference Building of the complex.
Guided tours of the United Nations operate daily from the General Assembly Public Lobby. An international staff explains the work of the United Nations and its related organizations, while taking visitors to some of the main Council Chambers and the General Assembly Hall. The tour also features art and other objects of interest donated by Member States. At the Public Inquiries Unit, located in the public concourse, visitors can obtain additional information materials relating to the United Nations and its agencies. The United Nations postal counter - where visitors can buy UN stamps - a UN book store, gift shops, and a coffee shop are also located in the public concourse. Phone: 212-963-TOUR (8687)Directions: Subway: number 4,5,6 or 7 trains to Grand Central Station; walk on 42nd Street to First Avenue. 42nd to 48th Streets between First Avenue and the East RiverWebsite: http://www.un.org/tours/ Other Contact: www.un.org/english
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 United nation in the big apple by sourbugger
The 39 storey monolith known as the Secretariat Building is probably the most well known building, and the tours ($10) show you all the important features of it. I especially liked the information about which country provided which furnishing for the building. There are also quite a number of important pieces of modern art to see as you move round the place.
As an aside I found these comment made by children who toured the UN on the website listed below.
"What happens if a diplomat with very large ears cannot put on the earphones?"
"How many dinosaurs would fit in this room?"
Upon seeing the country sign of JORDAN, a youngster exclaimed: "Does Michael Jordan have a seat here?" Leave a Comment Phone: 212-963-TOUR (8687)Directions: Subway: number 4,5,6 or 7 trains to Grand Central Station; walk on 42nd Street to First Avenue.Website: http://www.un.org/tours/
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 The leaders of the UN, both
former and present by sugarpuff, 3 more photos
Guided Tours are:
Mon-Fri 0930 - 1645
Sat-Sun 1000 - 1630
(Jan & Feb Mon-Fri ONLY)
Tours in English leave about every half hour and last for 45mins to 1 hour.
Children under five years old are not permitted on the tour. Leave a Comment Phone: 212-963-TOUR (8687)Directions: Subway: number 4,5,6 or 7 trains to Grand Central Station; walk on 42nd Street to First Avenue; bus M104, M15, M42, M101, M102, M27 and M50.Website: www.un.org/tours/
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 UN Building by J.I.M
As it's one of the world's most influential organisations it's definitely worth visiting its building in New York. Leave a Comment Phone: 212-963-TOUR (8687)Directions: Subway: number 4,5,6 or 7 trains to Grand Central Station; walk on 42nd Street to First Avenue.Website: http://www.un.org/tours/
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 UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY by RACCOON1
This is The General Assembly . Leave a Comment Phone: 212-963-TOUR (8687)Directions: Subway: number 4,5,6 or 7 trains to Grand Central Station; walk on 42nd Street to First Avenue.Website: http://www.un.org/tours/
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 United Nations Building by rmdw
Because of the realities of 9/11, security is very tight but if you're willing to wait tours are available. Leave a Comment Phone: 212-963-TOUR (8687)Directions: Subway: number 4,5,6 or 7 trains to Grand Central Station; walk on 42nd Street to First Avenue.Website: http://www.un.org/tours
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I thought that the UN was a pretty cool place a way back when the first time I checked it out. I was a fan of flags and as such it thrilled me. Whether you like or dislike the politics of what goes on inside the fact that it goes on inside is pretty cool.
Do check it out. I havent been in about 14 years so I dont know if tours are still available. Leave a Comment Phone: 212-963-TOUR (8687)Directions: Subway: number 4,5,6 or 7 trains to Grand Central Station; walk on 42nd Street to First Avenue.Website: http://www.un.org/tours/
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 United Nations Security
Council Chamber by Lynsey-Jane
This is the Security Council Chamber. Leave a Comment Phone: 212-963-TOUR (8687)Directions: Subway: number 4,5,6 or 7 trains to Grand Central Station; walk on 42nd Street to First Avenue.Website: http://www.un.org/tours/
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Tours are offered 7 days a week (so you could do this on a Sunday when some other places of interest might be closed) and admission in 2006 is $12 adult, $7 child. You get to see and learn about the General Assembly and Security Council halls and the general purpose and workings of the UN.
Additional Tip #1: Across the Street @ 42 St there is a small park with a large stone wall with words engraved from the Bible, book of Isaiah. So far the UN has not lived up to those words, but that's a whole different topic.
Additional Tip #2: In the basement you will find the UN Gift Shop. Besides UN-themed gifts, there are handicrafts offered from most of the individual member nations. So you could purchase a souvenier from a distant country without going there. Prices aren't exactly cheap but it's a lot cheaper than a plane ticket. And some of the items are very unique. Leave a Comment Phone: 212-963-TOUR (8687)Directions: Subway: number 4,5,6 or 7 trains to Grand Central Station; walk on 42nd Street to First Avenue.Website: http://www.un.org/tours/
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