Grand Central Terminal - Бесплатный Аудиогид

Grand Central Terminal in Midtown Manhattan is an early 20th‑century Beaux‑Arts railway terminal opened in 1913, developed by the Vanderbilt family and designed by the architectural firms Reed and Stem and Warren & Wetmore. Its Main Concourse, with an iconic celestial ceiling mural, the four‑faced opal clock above the information booth, Vanderbilt Hall, the Whispering Gallery near the Oyster Bar, and the Dining Concourse and market are principal architectural and cultural attractions. As a functioning commuter hub for Metro‑North and a protected landmark, Grand Central played a central role in the city’s transportation history and in preservation efforts that led to a landmark Supreme Court ruling affirming historic‑protection powers. Entry to public areas is generally free and the terminal provides accessibility features; it also houses shops, restaurants, rotating exhibitions and community events, and its architecture and cinematic presence have made it a symbol of New York City’s urban heritage.