The New York Experience: Visiting Times Square

Article Written By: Ashley M Lands

Celestial ceilings, a main hall that ushers guests from one adventure to another. There are architectural details and finishes throughout that whisper to every guest, "I was built with love". The Glory of Commerce sculpture by Jules-Félix Coutan stands at the south entrance of the building, hinting at the true magnificence to be found inside.

Grand Central Terminal’s pièce de résistance, however, is the celestial mural on the main concourse ceiling -- a stunning rendition of Johann Bayer's 1603 star atlas. Over the years, the ceiling has been renovated and repaired numerous times. After it was completed in 1998, the restoration entailed a bit of controversy among art historians, especially with respect to the mural depicting some constellations of the zodiac and nearby stars. The timeless beauty, however, endures. It serves as yet another reminder of New York City's enduring spirit, its stories, and the places you'll go - all starting at Grand Central Terminal.

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0. No One Knows if the “Whispering Gallery” Was Built to Whisper on Purpose (read more)

9. Grand Central Terminal Houses a Hidden, Gilded Age Bar (read more)

8. Some of the Iron Eagles of Grand Central Terminal Have Gone Missing
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7. Atop Grand Central Terminal is the World’s Largest Tiffany Clock
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6. A Hidden Brick Is an Effective, if Unintentional, Anti-Smoking Ad in Grand Central Terminal
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5. Track 61 Underneath Grand Central Terminal Still Serves as a Means of Clandestine Transportation
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4. There is a Top Secret Room in Grand Central Terminal That Doesn’t Even Appear on Maps or Blueprints
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3. Grand Central Terminal Has the Largest Basement of Any Building in New York City
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2. You Can Play Tennis in Grand Central Terminal
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1. The Ceiling of Grand Central Terminal is Backwards
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• The History Of GCT

  Grand Central terminal is located on 42nd St. and Park Avenue between multiple famous skyscrapers such as the Chrysler building and the MetLife building. Grand Central Station was built in the early 20th century on the side of two earlier train stations. Named after the company that constructed it the station is famous for its beaux arts design. Grand central station covers 48 acres And was originally known as Grand Central Station. The name was eventually change to Grand Central terminal as their original station only operated a couple of years before being deemed insufficient and being torn completely down to make away for the new Grand Central terminal the largest station in the world!

• THE TOP 10 SECRETS OF NYC’S GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL

  10. No One Knows if the “Whispering Gallery” Was Built to Whisper on Purpose (read more)
  
  9. Grand Central Terminal Houses a Hidden, Gilded Age Bar (read more)
  
  8. Some of the Iron Eagles of Grand Central Terminal Have Gone Missing
  (read more)
  
  7. Atop Grand Central Terminal is the World’s Largest Tiffany Clock
  (read more)
  
  6. A Hidden Brick Is an Effective, if Unintentional, Anti-Smoking Ad in Grand Central Terminal
  (read more)
  
  5. Track 61 Underneath Grand Central Terminal Still Serves as a Means of Clandestine Transportation
  (read more)
  
  4. There is a Top Secret Room in Grand Central Terminal That Doesn’t Even Appear on Maps or Blueprints
  (read more)
  
  3. Grand Central Terminal Has the Largest Basement of Any Building in New York City
  (read more)
  
  2. You Can Play Tennis in Grand Central Terminal
  (read more)
  
  1. The Ceiling of Grand Central Terminal is Backwards
  (read more)

• Everything You Never Knew You Wanted To Know About Grand Central Terminal

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Dine Inside Grand Central Terminal

CIPRIANI DOLCI

For an evening to remember make sure to visit NYC’s iconic Grand Central Terminal and dine at Cipriani Dolci. The service is second to none and the well-priced authentic Venetian menu is sure to please. This restaurant blends gracefully into Grand Central and provides you with a birds-eye view of all the movement on the lower level!

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