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 America …

3 days ago · 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 and …

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 followed the …

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. The …

Aug 20, 2024 · When it opened in 1964, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge was the world's longest suspension span. The ends of the bridge are at historic Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn and Fort …

Sep 21, 2024 · Giovanni da Verrazzano was an Italian explorer and navigator who played a significant role in the early exploration of North America.

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-Narrows …

Complete history of Verrazano-Narrows Bridge from 1964 opening to today. Construction timeline, engineering achievements, Giovanni da Verrazzano naming, and NYC development impact.

Giovanni da Verrazzano (also spelled Verrazano) was born in Tuscany, Italy in 1485 and died in 1528 in the Lesser Antilles. He was a Florentine explorer sailing under the French flag.

May 23, 2018 · The Italian navigator and explorer Giovanni da Verrazano (ca. 1485-ca. 1528) made a voyage to North America in 1524-1525, in the service of France, during which he explored and …