| One of the most vibrant and picturesque cities in | | | | Except the above-mentioned Golden Gate Bridge |
| the United States, San Francisco attracts a lot of | | | | another world famous symbol of the city is |
| tourists every year. San Francisco offers a | | | | Alcatraz. It's the rock with the former prison, |
| significant number of cultural attractions and world | | | | which can be called the best-known prison on |
| famous landmarks, all in the surroundings of | | | | earth. 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 of | | | | exhibiting objects made by notorious inmates, |
| the XVI century by the Spanish conquers and | | | | historic 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 the | | | | officers including correctional materials when |
| Western Coast. It's a unique mix of the old | | | | Alcatraz was a federal penitentiary from |
| architecture (of the Victorian period) and the | | | | 1934-1963; military prison period materials from |
| modern buildings. The city lies on the hills | | | | 1859-1934; and the American Indian occupation of |
| surrounding the ocean. San Francisco is on of the | | | | 1969 -1971. |
| most poetic cites in the United States, the city of | | | | Aquarium of the Bay is also a very interesting |
| bohemia with its special fleur and atmosphere. The | | | | place 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. Golden | | | | diverse aquatic life of the San Francisco Bay and |
| Gate Bridge is one of the world-known symbols | | | | its surrounding waters. |
| of San Francisco and the view of the sunset is | | | | One 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 something | | | | 1850 and named before the start of the Civil War |
| interesting happening in San Francisco - festivals | | | | as a tribute to the frequent demonstrations in |
| and different cultural events are carried out | | | | support 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 choice | | | | Another sightseeing in San Francisco is Coit |
| for visiting this city, but you won't mistake if you | | | | Tower. It's 210ft (60m) high and crowns the top |
| choose another season for traveling. San | | | | of Telegraph Hill. The tower was built as a |
| Francisco isn't a cold city anyway. The closest in | | | | monument to the firefighters of San Francisco. |
| time events - Holiday Festival: Great Dickens | | | | To 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 Garden | | | | prestigious Universities of USA is located near San |
| Center and Macy's Union Square Tree Lighting | | | | Francisco. |
| 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! |