The Security Council Chamber was a gift from Norway, designed by the Norwegian architect Arnstein Arneberg.
A central feature of the Security Council Chamber is the oil canvas mural painted by the Norwegian artist Per Krogh. It depicts a phoenix rising from its ashes, as a symbol of the world being rebuilt after the Second World War. Above the dark sinister colours at the bottom different images in bright colours symbolizing the hope for a better future are depicted. Equality is symbolized by a group of people weighing out grain for all to share.
The blue and gold silk tapestry on the walls and in the draperies by the East River windows features the anchor of faith, the growing wheat of hope, and the heart of charity.
The Charter gives the Security Council the main responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. As the "emergency room" of the UN, it has to be ready to meet at any time if there is a threat to peace.
Location
The United Nations Headquarters in New York is
located on First Avenue between 42nd Street and 48th Street. The Visitors'
Entrance is located on First Avenue at 46th Street.
Directions
By Subway: 4,5,6 or 7 trains to Grand
Central Station; walk on 42nd Street to First Avenue
By Bus: M15, M27,
M42, M104.
Hours
Guided tours are conducted seven days a week
(Monday to Friday only during January and February). Tours are conducted from
9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday to Friday; Saturday and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Tours in English normally leave every half hour and last for
approximately 45 minutes to one hour. The building is closed on holidays
including Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Pricing:
Adults :
$10.50 Senior Citizens : $8.00 Students with Valid ID : $7.00
Children btw 5 and 14 years old : $6.00 For safety reasons, children
under age 5 are not admitted on tour.
The ethereal Tribute in Light memorial was designed to help lessen the aching loss felt across the country since 9/11. It is a profound symbol of strength, hope and resiliency.
The New Yankee Stadium
New Yankee Stadium is the working title for a new stadium for the New York Yankees, currently under construction. It will open in 2009, replacing the third-oldest stadium in the Major Leagues.
The Bronx
In popular culture 'The Bronx' has often symbolized violence, decay, and urban ruin. In fact, there are guidebooks that say you must never go to the Bronx! Sheer ignorance, that is all we have to say! Interactive Bronx map
Interactive Bronx map
