TriBeCa New York
TriBeCa (Triangle Below Canal Street) situated in Lower Manhattan is one of the most bohemian areas of New York. It is also one of the most expensive neighborhoods to live in. Learn about its main sights.
TriBeCa is located in Lower Manhattan and is an acronym of Triangle Below Canal (making reference to Canal Street).
History
In the nineteenth century the area was very industrial and thus; the numerous warehouses which were then renovated into apartments, restaurants and stores.
The TriBeCa neighborhood in New York started developing as soon as SoHo became popular and fashionable and, as a consequence, the rents went up. The same young artists who had moved to SoHo in the early years, moved to TriBeCa to repeat the same phenomenon.
In part, TriBeCa’s fame is due to the efforts made by the New York actor Robert De Niro, who set up the Tribeca Film Center and the Tribeca Film Festival in the neighborhood.
A Contemporary Neighborhood
Today, TriBeCa is considered an area full of shops, art galleries, bars and restaurants. It is home to famous celebrities such as Scarlett Johansson, Heather Graham, Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Robert De Niro.
Transport
Subway: Franklin Street - IRT (lines 1 and 2) or Canal Street - Ind (lines A, C and E).
Bus: lines M05, M20 and M22.
Nearby places
SoHo New York (737 m) Little Italy New York (812 m) Chinatown New York (814 m) World Trade Center (902 m) National September 11 Museum (982 m)
