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SAN FRANCISCO
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA
 

San Francisco is probably the most beautiful city in the United States of America, located in California, on a peninsula at the entrance of the great San Francisco Bay, along the Pacific Ocean, the city is characterized by modern skyscrapers flanked by many Victorian-style buildings, famous are the bridges that cross the Bay of San Francisco, including the famous Golden Gate Bridge, built in 1937. The City of San Francisco has about 780 000 inhabitants, but the metropolitan area of the Bay has more than 7 000 000 inhabitants, the city is also home to one of the largest Chinese communities in America, who live partly in the famous chinatown. 

San Francisco was founded by the Spaniards in 1776 as a military garrison to which was added a mission established by the Franciscans; in 1821 with the independence of Mexico from Spain, the city became a part of the Mexican state which remained tied until 1846, when it was occupied by American troops, in 1848 San Francisco became officially part of the United States of America. In 1906 the city was almost completely destroyed by a devastating earthquake. 

 

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RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN SAN FRANCISCO:

The Huntington Hotel and Nob Hill Spa 4 stars

1075 California Street, 94108 San Francisco

Hotel situated on a hill overlooking the city of San Francisco, served by cable car to the city center. Among the facilities indoor pool and spa.

The Donatello Hotel 4 stars

501 Post Street, CA 94102 San Francisco

Hotel situated in an excellent position near the city center, it offers spacious and modern rooms. Among the services sauna and Jacuzzi.

Galleria Park Hotel 3 stars

191 Sutter Street, CA 94104 San Francisco

Hotel situated in an excellent position near the city center, the hotel was recently renovated.

 

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