They are buildings, cities and natural wonders. They house the heights of cultural achievement and offer backdrops for our best ideas. Asked to name the most influential place in history, previous and present TIME 100 honorees reflect on locations that have seen and in some cases helped bring about some of the most transformative moments in human experience.
The streets of Manhattan surround Central Park in New York City
I've had some really lovely days there, sitting on one of those boulders, having lunch, people-watching. It still blows my mind that there could be that much nature in the middle of that much city.
Swift is a singer
