I spent four days in New York. It was enough time to see the main sights and form a first impression.
On the first day, I took a ferry to the Statue of Liberty. It made a strong impression — both because of its scale and its history, especially when seen from the water.
I also visited Times Square. The energy of the place is impossible to miss: noise, lights, constant movement — all at once. I realized that the stereotypes about Times Square are, in fact, true.
I walked along Fifth Avenue, moving from its busy sections into the calm of Central Park. The contrast between these spaces is very striking.
What impressed me the most was Grand Central Terminal. Its architecture and atmosphere stand out even in a city like New York. It is a place where you can truly feel the passage of time.
Four days are enough to get a sense of New York — and far too little to fully understand it. The city demands more time, but for a first introduction, it was enough.