 Home to the General Assembly & various other UN councils, the United Nations is the site of some of the most significant events in recent history, from the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 to the unprecedented Millennium Summit in September 2000 that brought together about 150 heads of State and Government. Every year nearly a million visitors from all over the world come through the gates to see the place where world leaders meet and international issues are discussed. Guided tours are conducted seven days a week, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., except during January and February, when tours are offered from Monday to Friday only. The building is closed on some holidays including Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. The Visitors' Entrance is located on First Avenue at 46th Street. As the United Nations does not offer parking facilities, it is suggested that public transportation be used. |
