He led most of his later missions, including the one to America, in the service of King Francis I of France. He is renowned as the first European to ever explore the Atlantic coast of North …

Sep 30, 2025 · Giovanni da Verrazzano (born 1485, Tuscany [Italy]—died 1528, Lesser Antilles) was an Italian navigator and explorer for France who was the first European to sight New York …

Aug 20, 2024 · Located at the mouth of upper New York Bay, the bridge not only connects Brooklyn with Staten Island but is also a major link in the interstate highway system, providing …

Save $10.17 per crossing by taking the Staten Island Ferry instead of driving over the Verrazano Bridge. Perfect for tourists, cyclists, and anyone wanting to avoid tolls entirely.

Aug 2, 2023 · Giovanni da Verrazzano was an Italian explorer who charted the Atlantic coast of North America between the Carolinas and Newfoundland, including New York Harbor in 1524. …

Verrazzano voyaged to the New World in search of a passage to Asia. He had sailed along and explored most of the eastern coast of the United States. Once he reached North America, he …

The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge (/ ˌvɛrəˈzɑːnoʊ / VERR-ə-ZAH-noh; also referred to as the Narrows Bridge, the Verrazzano Bridge, and simply the Verrazzano) is a suspension bridge …

When it opened in 1964, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, which connects Brooklyn and Staten Island, became a monumental gateway into the New York Harbor. The view of the Verrazzano …

Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, long-span suspension bridge spanning New York Harbor from Brooklyn to Staten Island, built by Othmar H. Ammann from 1959 to 1964. An exceptionally …

Giovanni da Verrazzano stands as one of history's most remarkable explorers, forever linked to New York City through his groundbreaking 1524 voyage that first brought European eyes to …