History of the Souvenirs – Gifts

History of  the Souvenirs When traveling, there is always someone who returns home with a souvenir. It can be a miniature, reproductions of sculptures, keychains, postcards or almost anything with the name of the visited site. But:   Who invented the modern souvenir? Giovanni Volpato (1732-1803), an Italian engraver and potter from 18th century Rome, is considered the modern inventor of souvenirs. Giovanni Volpato was a brilliant self-made man, full of initiatives and with great artistic and entrepreneurial gifts. Born …

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Hotel Hyatt House Jersey City

Hotel Hyatt House - Jersey City - USA

Hotel Hyatt House Jersey City

 

 

First National Bank of Jersey City

Hyatt House - Jersey City opened in 2018 in the restored building of the first National Bank of Jersey City, established in 1868.

Views of NYC Hotel Hyatt House Jersey City
Views of NYC Hotel Hyatt House Jersey City

According to legend, wealthy families who arrived in Ellis Island deposited their valuables in private vaults inside the bank for their custody.The

Views of NYC Hotel Hyatt House Jersey City

bronze door of the bank and the original tiled marble imported from Italy still remain there

Hall of NYC Hotel Hyatt House Jersey City
Hall of NYC Hotel Hyatt House Jersey City

The restaurant

The restaurant is highly recommended, as is the roof, which has a retractable glass roof.

Resto of NYC Hotel Hyatt House Jersey City

In that place you can see panoramic views of the New York City skyline and the Statue of Liberty.

Views of Hotel Hyatt House Jersey City

Views of Hotel Hyatt House Jersey City

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