Fifth Avenue is a very important street on Manhattan. It is one of the most famous shopping streets where a million people passes through on daily basis, and it is one of the most significant fashion streets in the world. This street represents the rich New York and it is considered one of the most expensive streets in the world. In addition to the fact that here are the shops of the most famous and most expensive fashion brands, you may also see beautiful models in the street that are the city’s faces of modern fashion scene.
Price for business space on Fifth Avenue is among the most expensive in the world. Fifth Avenue stretches from Washington Square Park, through the center of Midtown. it passes the eastern part of Central Park, going through Harlem and to the Harlem River and 142nd Street where it ends. Fifth Avenue actually divides New York’s streets on eastern and western streets, thus it presents a good landmark.
A part of Fifth Avenue, from 82nd to 105th streets more precisely, is called the Museum Mile because a large number of museums is located there. Besides museums, there are also shops of famous designers, such as Cartier, Tiffany, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, and many others.
At the end of the 20th century, the upper part of Fifth Avenue, the Upper East Side, was the symbol of the rich. The most luxurious buildings in New York are located there. No immovable property costs less than 70 million dollars. Fifth Avenue is the symbol of luxury and the center of fashion events. Famous hotels and villas are also located in this avenue. Taking a stroll on Fifth Avenue is a magnificent experience by itself, there are many significant cultural and historical monuments, and the avenue itself is a historical attraction.
Author of the article:
Marijana Niković tour guide for Montenegro
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