Description:Greenwich Village houses numerous sites that are accompanied by many strange stories. First, visit Washington Square Park, where people spend their days battling fellow chess players and where an attempt was made once to proclaim Greenwich Village an independent republic. Afterwards, stop at NYU's Bobst Library to view the home of Bobst Boy. Next, stroll through the Washington Mews to be transported to Europe. Finally, see the building where Marlon Brando terrorized his violinist roommate.
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