New York City

Over the years New York has earned the status of being the cultural capital of the country. The culture of the city has been shaped by a number of factors, the most prominent being the countless immigrations and the ethnic diversity of the city. The city has given birth to a number of cultural movements. The American modern dance developed here in the 20th century. The city also gave birth to Jazz, abstract expressionism, indie rock, punk rock, hip hop and many other such movements.

The city of New York is a renowned center of film, music, dance, visual art and theater. There are over 2000 cultural organizations and over 500 art galleries in the city. In the 19th century iconic landmarks such as Whitney Museum of American Art and the Carnegie Hall came into existence. These have helped to sustain the cultural life in the city. The city is also a prominent center in the global art market.

With the invention of the electric lighting elaborate theater productions began to take place and the Broadway Theater was born. Today there are 39 large theatres now that have been grouped together and are known as Broadway. A trip to New York is incomplete without witnessing the performances at Broadway.

The city of New York is also home to some of the most well known museums in the world. Some of the prominent museums in the city include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Brooklyn Museum, The Museum of Modern Art, The American Museum of Natural History, The Jewish Museum of New York and many more.

New York is the perfect place for the culture buff. Internationally acclaimed plays and exhibits open almost every week in the city. There are some of the finest performances and concerts that you can witness every night. The city's most prominent performing arts center is the Lincoln center which is home to the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera and the New York City Ballet.

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