San Francisco - the sights are unique

Not so often a city or an area is called the name of a saint, and in America there is such a place. Founded by the Spaniards and built in 1776, the port was given the name of the Catholic Saint Francis of Assisi. In the state of California on the peninsula of San Francisco in its northern part is the city, which is among the first in terms of the density of the population of the United States. In connection with such an early appearance of this settlement on the territory of modern America, different architectural styles are combined here. Its originality is given to both the Victorian style and modern trends in town planning.

The city of summer cold fogs - San Francisco, whose attractions tourists from all countries come to see, is truly a place of world tourism. The pendant bridge of about two thousand meters in length, called the Golden Gate, has a general interest. Built in 1937, it connects the northern part of the peninsula of San Francisco and the cape in Sausalito Marin Cantry and passes through the eponymous strait. The bridge is considered one of the modern seven wonders of the world. With six lanes for road transport and two for pedestrians, it was the longest bridge in the world for sixty years, and was hanging.

In the park, which has the same name with the bridge - the Golden Gate, you can relax from the noise and worries of the city, get away from everyday affairs, walking around the museums, which are quite a lot. The beauty of the flower greenhouse, the scents of the Japanese garden, the nearby Lake Spracles - all these are wonderful places for a romantic encounter.

Attractions of San Francisco are also on the island of Alcatraz, which is located in the middle of the same name of the bay. Previously, it had a very reliable prison and military fortification, now it is a historical monument protected by the National Park Service. Many famous films were shot on the island. Organized tours in San Francisco include and excursions to Alcatraz both in the afternoon and in the evening, and with an acquaintance with the full history of the island.

See San Francisco, its sights, famous areas, Chinatown can also be from the top of the Koit Memorial Tower, which is also a pride of the city's residents. The inner part of it was beautifully decorated in the thirties of the XX century by frescoes on the themes of agriculture, the education of urban and rural life.

And the new California zoo in San Francisco, whose sights show the African Savannah ?! It represents all the representatives of the wildlife of wild Africa, all its diversity: giraffes, zebras, antelopes. Here you can visit the exhibition of Madagascar lemurs. This zoo, where you can enjoy the African nature, will not leave anyone indifferent.

The unique area of North Beach, the Chinatown quarter, located in the center of San Francisco, is the city's sights, well preserved since the 19th century, when the Chinese began to come to these places in search of work. This Chinese quarter with specialized shops, shops and, of course, Chinese restaurants - the largest of all, located not in Asia.

It is impossible to remain indifferent to the beauties of this amazing city, having got acquainted with its monuments of art, architecture, museums and many other sights.