Car Rental New York City and the United Nations
When you think of one of the most famous and interesting places to visit during your New York car rentals trip, the United Nations Headquarters tops the list. The United Nations is the site of some of the most significant events in recent history, from the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 to the unprecedented Millennium Summit in September 2000 that brought together about 150 heads of State and Government.
Over 37 million people have toured the United Nations since guided tours were first offered to the general public in 1952. Today, almost a million visitors from all over the world come to this meeting place of world leaders. The United Nations Headquarters is located on First Avenue between 42nd Street and 48th Street. After parking your New York car rentals, stroll down to the visitors' entrance, which is located on First Avenue at 46th Street. On your way, think of all the questions you will have for the knowledgeable tour guides that will inform you on the history and the current activities occurring at the United Nations everyday.
What You May See During a Guided Tour
The beginning of the tour starts with a brief overview of the Organization and its how it is structured. The main part of the tour consists of a visit to the chambers of the Security Council, the Trusteeship Council and the Economic and Social Council, which are located in the Conference Building. If you arrive in your New York car rentals on a particularly busy day, you may be fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of meeting taking place in which important issues are discussed. The United Nations Headquarters hosts an average of 5,000 official meetings annually. The tour guide will explain the function, composition and current actions undertaken by each council, as well as the activities of the United Nations systems. Visitors who have rented New York car rentals can also see exhibits on topics such as peacekeeping operations, decolonization and disarmament. There is also an exquisite art collection that is presented by Member States that consists of tapestries, murals, mosaics and sculptures. The final stop on the tour route is the General Assembly Hall, the largest and best-known room. Visitors are then escorted to the Public Concourse where the United Nations Postal Counter, the gift shop, the United Nations bookstore, a coffee shop and restrooms are located.
Tours are Offered in Different Languages
English speaking tours are conducted everyday and leave approximately every 30 minutes. Tours are also conducted in other languages including Arabic, Croatian, Danish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish. However, the availability of language tours changes every day. To confirm that the language you require your tour in is offered on the day you plan to visit in your New York car rentals, please call (212) 963-7539. Language tours are scheduled for a specific time, although, small time variations may occur.
Hours
You can come in your New York car rentals for a guided tour any day of the week, except for January and February when they are only scheduled from Monday to Friday. Tours are held from 9:30 am. to 4:45 pm. Monday to Friday; Saturday and Sundays from 10:00 am. to 4:30 pm. Tours conducted in English usually leave every half hour and last anywhere from 45 minutes to one hour. The building is closed on some holidays including Thanksgiving Day (usually fourth Thursday in November), Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. When you plan to book your New York car rentals you should note that a limited schedule may be in effect during the general debate of the General Assembly (mid-September to mid-October), between Christmas and New Year, and during special conferences and events. For current hours, ticket prices and tour information, it is always a good idea to call ahead at 212-963-TOUR (8687).
Visit the United Nations today and history in the making!
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