Harlem is one of the most famous districts of New York, whose history dates back to the 17th century when Dutch farmers founded their settlement here. In the 19th century, having no more resources for existence, farmers left Harlem, and in 1880 a metro was built here and the district gradually began to grow, expand in blocks and high-rise buildings - upwards.

Many people are sure that Harlem is a poor and dangerous region, as it was before, in the mid-1980s, but recently the city authorities managed to reduce the crime rate in the entire city , including the most restless parts of it. In addition, old buildings are being restored and refurbished in Haarlem, new hotels and restaurants are appearing, fashion designers are opening stores, giving the area a fresh and transformed look.

125th Street or King Street is one of the most famous streets of Harlem, named after the great fighter for the rights and freedoms of African Americans Martin Luther King. On this street are the most interesting and symbolic places of Harlem, one of which can be called the Harlem Studio Museum - its cultural heart. There are constantly held exhibitions of talented black artists and photographers, other cultural events Close to the museum stands the legendary "Cotton Club", opened in 1923 by gangster Oony Madden. The walls of this place still remember the sounds of jazz played by the great Duke Ellington. Today any person, regardless of skin color, can come here to listen to magical jazz performances

Also in Harlem you can visit the National Jazz Museum to learn more about the history and the way of development of this stunning musical direction. And, of course, we can not ignore the Harlem theater "Apollo", where Ella Fitzgerald sang and started its dizzying path to the success of Stevie Wonder.

Today Harlem is an amazing and interesting place, fixing the title of the center of African American culture: the number of talented actors, jazzmen and hip-hop artists.

Harlem's architecture is mesmerizing: all these beautiful churches and cathedrals, among which is the magnificent Cathedral of St. John the Divine, also colleges and universities, including Columbia University - one of the most prestigious in the United States.

Viaduct, Harlem

Jazz Club Lenox Lounge, Harlem

Welcome Welcome to 125th Street, Harlem

Alhambra Theater, Harlem

Harlem Street