Once upon a time New York City’s Empire State Building was the envy of the world, the tallest skyscraper then constructed dwarfed all other man made objects. Fast forward to today and news from Azerbaijan. The filthy rich former Soviet Union outpost intends on using oil revenues to catapult itself into the modern age with a range of ambitious projects, including erecting the world’s tallest building.
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5 Ways to Enjoy Yourself on New York Holidays
Our guest author, Peter, invites you to take a virtual journey to New York, to admire five of its most iconic landmarks.