The Battery

(Shot with my iphone)

For more than 200 years, The Battery has been an invaluable part of New York City’s history. In 1855, Castle Garden, situated inside the Park, became the world’s first immigrant depot. Decades before Ellis Island was built or the Statue of Liberty  millions of newcomers arrived at The Battery from Europe and elsewhere. 
Although its role has changed, people from around the world  visit The Battery for a view of the city's past. Ferries dock at its shore to pick up visitors to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, and all summer long concerts play on its grounds. 
Its location at the southern tip of Manhattan makes it a classic starting point for walking tours through the city.