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Flatiron Building

175 Fifth Ave., At 23rd St., New York City, NY 10010
212 477 0947
Ranked #92 of 707 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 91 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
Description: This Daniel Burnham design got its moniker because, as you might guess, it resembles an iron.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW via mobile

Hot day but nice view.. My wife and I liked this spot... VERY cool..

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Torreon, Mexico
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Easy to get there, would recommend it only if you have some spare time.

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London, United Kingdom
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Just across the road is a public seating area to rest your tired feet as you take in the view and get a great photo or two.

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Alpine, Utah
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

This is a signature architectural style and thus worth at least passing by to see it. It's right above the subway stop so you can see it without having to walk far.

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East Meadow, New York
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107 reviews 107 reviews
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53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

The flat iron building was a fore runner for all subsequent skyscrapers. It was one of the very earliest iron frame buildings that proved to be strong enough to build UP and UP. The building has an interesting shape and structure and is in a lovely neighborhood for walking so if you are at all interested in architecture, this is... More

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Pittsburgh, PA
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

This area is where a tour we took stopped for lunch. Great pedestrian friendly area. Ate at the Eatalia, then sat outside in sun at tables and chairs placed in a blocked street area across from Madison Park, now converted to a lounging area by adding potted greenery, metal tables & chairs. What a great addition to New York these... More

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New York, New York
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

This architectural oddity has grace and dignity. And the neighborhood to which it gives its name is now filled with hot bars and restaurants.

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Yonkers, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

I love the design of this building. It is proof that you don't have to be tall be be beautiful. ;p

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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What a magnificent building! I love the gold clock too! It's so easy to get there by tube - 23 Str on line N & R. There's a Madison Square Park near by & many shops & places to eat. Just on the left side there's a huge Walgreens pharmacy & a good Vitamins shop on the corner. Boots eat... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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130 helpful votes 130 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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I want my ashes placed in two spots: Madison Square Garden and the Flatiron Building. I guess the building does resemble an iron as they say in the lead TripAdvisor review, but to me it looks like an image of a ghostly clipper ship especially at night and in fog as depicted in some of the iconic photographs of the... More

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