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The Dakota

1 West 72nd Street, New York City, NY 10023-3486
212 874 8671
Ranked #175 of 707 attractions in New York City
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
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Horley, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Imposing building and obviously much photographed. Disappointed that there was no plaque to commemorate John Lennon More

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New York City, New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

to be right there, and have 'strawberry fields' right across the road... amazing More

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Columbia, South Carolina
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

A trip to see the Dakota may not be for everyone but I love Lennon and it was a must for me. Solemn and beautiful. Central Park West has a different vibe than midtown. The building itself is beautiful if you are like architecture. But as I said I love Lennon so there you have it.. More

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Beijing, China
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

If you are a fan of Rosemary's Baby? You have to be here just so you can finally have a look at it. 10 minutes should be enough. More

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Manassas, Virginia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

John Lennon loved this place and it has a memorial to his murder out front. Overlooks Central Park with great views. An architectural wonder. More

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Mülheim
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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Oliveira - MG
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
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São Paulo, SP
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012
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Monza, Italy
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55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
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