If You Are Going to San Francisco

One of the most vibrant and picturesque cities inExcept the above-mentioned Golden Gate Bridge
the United States, San Francisco attracts a lot ofanother world famous symbol of the city is
tourists every year. San Francisco offers aAlcatraz. It's the rock with the former prison,
significant number of cultural attractions and worldwhich can be called the best-known prison on
famous landmarks, all in the surroundings ofearth. This prison is situated on an island in the
impressive natural beauty.middle of San Francisco Bay. Now it's a museum
The first settlement here was built in the end ofexhibiting objects made by notorious inmates,
the XVI century by the Spanish conquers andhistoric photographs and documents, escape
received its name in honor of Saint Francisc.materials and inmate artwork; items used by
Now San Francisco is called the pearl of theofficers including correctional materials when
Western Coast. It's a unique mix of the oldAlcatraz was a federal penitentiary from
architecture (of the Victorian period) and the1934-1963; military prison period materials from
modern buildings. The city lies on the hills1859-1934; and the American Indian occupation of
surrounding the ocean. San Francisco is on of the1969 -1971.
most poetic cites in the United States, the city ofAquarium of the Bay is also a very interesting
bohemia with its special fleur and atmosphere. Theplace for visit in San Francisco. It was opened in
city has its nickname - Frisco.1996. Now it's a unique educational and
San Francisco is known for its wonderful food,entertainment facility dedicated to the rich and
intensive nightlife and its glorious views. Goldendiverse aquatic life of the San Francisco Bay and
Gate Bridge is one of the world-known symbolsits surrounding waters.
of San Francisco and the view of the sunset isOne of San Francisco's main retail and cultural
the best here. The bridge is 210m high.centers is Union Square. Set aside as a park in
Every month of the year there is something1850 and named before the start of the Civil War
interesting happening in San Francisco - festivalsas a tribute to the frequent demonstrations in
and different cultural events are carried outsupport of the Union troop, the park got a major
throughout the year. As for climate and weather,renovation and restoration in 2002.
of course, summer months are the best choiceAnother sightseeing in San Francisco is Coit
for visiting this city, but you won't mistake if youTower. It's 210ft (60m) high and crowns the top
choose another season for traveling. Sanof Telegraph Hill. The tower was built as a
Francisco isn't a cold city anyway. The closest inmonument to the firefighters of San Francisco.
time events - Holiday Festival: Great DickensTo confirm the reputation of the intellectual city
Christmas Fair, Celebration of Craftswomen,it's enough to name Berkeley - one of the most
Holiday Festival of Lights, Marin Art and Gardenprestigious Universities of USA is located near San
Center and Macy's Union Square Tree LightingFrancisco.
Ceremony. All they take place in December.So, there is enough to see and to take part in
So, what else is worth to see in San Francisco?San Francisco - just don't miss it!