| One of the most vibrant and picturesque | | | | Francisco? |
| cities in the United States, San Francisco | | | | |
| attracts a lot of tourists every year. San | | | | Except the above-mentioned Golden Gate Bridge |
| Francisco offers a significant number of | | | | another world famous symbol of the city is |
| cultural attractions and world famous | | | | Alcatraz. It's the rock with the former |
| landmarks, all in the surroundings of | | | | prison, which can be called the best-known |
| impressive natural beauty. | | | | prison on earth. This prison is situated on |
| | | | an island in the middle of San Francisco Bay. |
| The first settlement here was built in the | | | | Now it's a museum exhibiting objects made by |
| end of the XVI century by the Spanish | | | | notorious inmates, historic photographs and |
| conquers and received its name in honor of | | | | documents, escape materials and inmate |
| Saint Francisc. | | | | artwork; items used by officers including |
| | | | correctional materials when Alcatraz was a |
| Now San Francisco is called the pearl of the | | | | federal penitentiary from 1934-1963; military |
| Western Coast. It's a unique mix of the old | | | | prison period materials from 1859-1934; and |
| architecture (of the Victorian period) and | | | | the American Indian occupation of 1969 -1971. |
| the modern buildings. The city lies on the | | | | |
| hills surrounding the ocean. San Francisco is | | | | Aquarium of the Bay is also a very |
| on of the most poetic cites in the United | | | | interesting place for visit in San Francisco. |
| States, the city of bohemia with its special | | | | It was opened in 1996. Now it's a unique |
| fleur and atmosphere. The city has its | | | | educational and entertainment facility |
| nickname - Frisco. | | | | dedicated to the rich and diverse aquatic |
| | | | life of the San Francisco Bay and its |
| San Francisco is known for its wonderful | | | | surrounding waters. |
| food, intensive nightlife and its glorious | | | | |
| views. Golden Gate Bridge is one of the | | | | One of San Francisco's main retail and |
| world-known symbols of San Francisco and the | | | | cultural centers is Union Square. Set aside |
| view of the sunset is the best here. The | | | | as a park in 1850 and named before the start |
| bridge is 210m high. | | | | of the Civil War as a tribute to the frequent |
| | | | demonstrations in support of the Union troop, |
| Every month of the year there is something | | | | the park got a major renovation and |
| interesting happening in San Francisco - | | | | restoration in 2002. |
| festivals and different cultural events are | | | | |
| carried out throughout the year. As for | | | | Another sightseeing in San Francisco is Coit |
| climate and weather, of course, summer months | | | | Tower. It's 210ft (60m) high and crowns the |
| are the best choice for visiting this city, | | | | top of Telegraph Hill. The tower was built as |
| but you won't mistake if you choose another | | | | a monument to the firefighters of San |
| season for traveling. San Francisco isn't a | | | | Francisco. |
| cold city anyway. The closest in time events | | | | |
| - Holiday Festival: Great Dickens Christmas | | | | To confirm the reputation of the intellectual |
| Fair, Celebration of Craftswomen, Holiday | | | | city it's enough to name Berkeley - one of |
| Festival of Lights, Marin Art and Garden | | | | the most prestigious Universities of USA is |
| Center and Macy's Union Square Tree Lighting | | | | located near San Francisco. |
| Ceremony. All they take place in December. | | | | |
| | | | So, there is enough to see and to take part |
| So, what else is worth to see in San | | | | in San Francisco - just don't miss it! |