Advantages: Noble purpose, thought-provoking artwork, an international enclave devoted to the needs of the many Disadvantages: Fast-paced tour, lack of access to the gardens
...the political symbolism of the UN is important to us. We may be many nations, but we are one world. Like most Americans, we believe in the central ethic of the UN, a body that aspires to bringing peace, justice, and prosperity to all the peoples of the Earth. It's a noble purpose, and while we humans may quibble with many of the details, the goals themselves are easy to embrace. We visited the United Nations on a cool, overcast day in late April. ... ...The fourth main structure, the UN Conference building, is tucked quietly out of sight behind the Secretariat building. After being motioned through a gate in the security fence, we stepped from the United States in the international territory of UN enclave--no passports required, perhaps because it belongs to the citizens of all member states. Before entering the Public Lobby, we wandered about the Plaza inspecting the symbolic sculptures nearest ...
BawBaw 01.08.2005
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of UN United Nations, New York
Advantages: Fascinating if you're interested in politics... Disadvantages: ...dull if you're not interested in politics
...interesting to note that the UN is not actually in New York. In fact, it is not even in America! The Americans gave this plot of land to the East of Manhatten as a gift to the United Nations (presumably in an attempt to excuse their long overdue subscription fees) and it counts as a separate state - complete with its own post office! Nobody live there, but you can get a guided tour which (presuming none of the rooms are in use - i.e. the councils ... ...on TV, and more. One of the more startling things you see, and which you should keep your eye out for, is a piece of rock from just outside Nagasaki - it looks totally normal from one side, yet the other is unnaturally melted. An interesting day out, but perhaps only if you have at least a tiny interest in the politics of it. ...
SmileyBen 27.07.2000
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