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The Oculus (WTC)

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Financial District  •  ★ 4.7  •  $

Santiago Calatrava’s Oculus spreads its soaring white ribs over the World Trade Center transit hub like a bird taking flight. Free to walk through, this design-forward landmark doubles as a striking shopping concourse and a photographer’s favourite in the Financial District.

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