World Trade Center, Twin towers in New York City
World Trade Center is a complex of buildings in lower Manhattan that was rebuilt on the same site after its destruction in 2001. The new ensemble features multiple high-rises, two memorial pools, and a museum.
The original complex opened in the early 1970s and shaped the city skyline for nearly three decades. After its destruction in terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, a new complex with memorials was built.
The name recalls the former role as a center of international trade and finance. Today the site serves as a place of remembrance visited by people from around the world.
The memorial is freely accessible and open around the clock, though the museum has separate hours. You can reach the site easily on foot from several nearby subway stations.
The two square pools mirror the exact footprint of the former towers and let water cascade into the depths. The names of all victims are engraved on the bronze edges, arranged by personal relationships rather than alphabetically.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: August 25, 1966
Architects: Minoru Yamasaki, Emery Roth & Sons
Floors above the ground: 110
Elevators: 198
Height: 417 m
Made from material: stainless steel, concrete, marble
Website: https://wtc.com
GPS coordinates: 40.71139,-74.01250
Latest update: December 8, 2025 08:20
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