Facts you didn’t know about Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village is a great place to stroll around. Its charming streets, small boutiques, and restaurants make it a very interesting destination when planning your itinerary. This Manhattan neighborhood is also very popular with students, as it is home to the prestigious New York University (NYU).

The western section of Greenwich Village is known as West Village. Because of the proximity and the way the two areas intertwine, it is often difficult to distinguish between Greenwich Village and West Village. Generally speaking, Greenwich Village extends further east, from 6th Avenue to Broadway, and includes highlights such as Washington Square Park and NYU. 

The truth is that since at least the 19th century, artists, bohemians, and social activists have chosen this place to settle. Some important figures such as Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol among others used to gather here to show their works. 

Greenwich Village is also the heart of New York Pride and a key point in LGBTQ+ history. Some of the most important events for the community and the city took place in this area.

As a curious fact and ideal for mystery lovers, Greenwich Village is among the most haunted areas in New York City.

Here are some interesting facts about Greenwich Village:

It has its own Arc de Triomphe: Inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the Washington Square Arch was built in honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States. The park also bears his name and is a favorite place for meetings, picnics, numerous street artists and chess players since in this park there are tables with boards around which several people congregate to watch the games. 

Greenwich Village was home to the first building designed exclusively for artists in New York. At 51 West 10th Street, the 10th Street Studios was built, a place where artists had their own studios and living space since the late 1850s. This building not only strengthened the local art scene, but attracted many more artists, both new talents and established figures. Although it was demolished in the 1950s, its legacy marked the neighborhood as a magnet for creativity. 

There is a haunted house called the House of Death: Located at 14 West 10th Street, this brownstone was nicknamed the House of Death because it is said that no less than 22 ghosts roam there. 

It was built in the 1850s and from its early years it hosted several personalities and influencers of American society who never really left. That is why it is known as The House of Death and there are numerous tours to visit it. 

It houses one of the last gas lanterns in New York, a charming reminder of the time before electric lights. On Patchin Place, between the Avenue of the Americas and Greenwich Avenue in the West Village, this almost intact lantern continues to illuminate the street with its nostalgic touch. Although it now runs on electricity instead of gas, its glow still evokes the atmosphere of old New York nights. 

It has its own monument in tribute to the fight for LGBTQ+ rights: The Gay Liberation Monument is one of the most iconic symbols of Greenwich Village. Located in Christopher Park, just in front of Sheridan Square, the place has seen numerous demonstrations and protests over the years.

The bright white sculpture shows two statues: one of two men and one of two women, both in affectionate attitudes. This work seeks to represent equal rights and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community in the city, celebrating the path towards normalization and respect in the Big Apple. 

There’s the Friends building: The building where Monica and Rachel lived, as well as Chandler and Joey, is located on the corner of Bedford Street and Grove Street in Greenwich Village. The apartment Ross is moving into is said to be right across the street. It’s common to see fans taking photos in front of this iconic spot every day.

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