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HISTORICAL FACTS: Manhattan s vessel sculpture reopens with enhanced safety measures - The Untold Story

Vessel, a tourist attraction in Hudson Yards in the Manhattan borough of New York City, is closed to visitors on July 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, file)

After being closed for three years due to safety concerns, Manhattan's Vessel sculpture has reopened to the public with enhanced safety features. The beehive-shaped structure welcomed around 75 visitors on its first day back in operation.

The Vessel, designed by Thomas Heatherwick, offers visitors a unique experience with its metallic honeycomb design and panoramic views of the cityscape. The reopening comes after previous incidents of suicides that led to the implementation of new safety measures.

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