1. San Francisco Презентация Ляшенко Олеси Ученицы 7 класса «А»

2. San Francisco San Francisco is a special place, very different from most American cities. It lies on a small finger of land with the Pacific Ocean on one side and a huge harbor on the other. San Francisco's population is only about 700 000 but it is the biggest business center in the west of the USA. The city is known as "the Paris of the West".

3. The Golden Gate Bridge An internationally recognized symbol of San Francisco is the Golden Gate Bridge. It spans the Golden Gate strait. It was built in 1937 and for almost thirty years remained the world’s longest suspension bridge. The red- orange colour of the bridge was chosen to make it more visible through thick fog. The bridge is frequently featured in movies.

4. Alcatraz Alcatraz island in San Francisco Bay. Special popularity was due to the prison for the most dangerous criminals, which operated until 1963. Currently on Alcatraz Museum.One of the most famous sights of San Francisco.

5. Oakland Bay bridge San Francisco - Oakland Bay bridge is a bridge, which stretches across San Francisco Bay and connects San Francisco and Oakland. The construction of the bridge Bay Bridge was started in 1993. The total length of the bridge exceeds 7 km. Bridge San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge is paid, but only applies when driving in San Francisco. The fare depends on day of week and time. The approximate cost 5-6$.

6. Lombard Street Lombard Street is one of the most notable streets in the world. Known for its many twists and turns, one of the favorite places for visiting tourists. Street in the whole of the ordinary, but its section on Russian Hill with eight sharp turns allows residents of San Francisco is proud to talk about "the curve street in the world". Currently paved with red brick road 400 metres organized unilateral movement downwards with a speed limit of 5 mph (8 km/h).

7. Coit tower Coit tower is a tower located on Telegraph hill. From the lookout tower offers spectacular views of San Francisco. Built in 1933, the tower received its name in honor of Lillie Hitchcock Coit. This eccentric lady left a memory as a voluntary pomoshnica fire. Due to these facts, the tower is a favorite destination of tourists.

8. Golden Gate Park Golden Gate Park is a public Park in San Francisco. Is one of the most interesting attractions of the city, the miracle of landscape design and amazing place to stay. Stretches from downtown to the ocean. Park Golden gate - the largest Park in San Francisco with an area of over 400 hectares. In the Park are lake with Islands, hills, forests, valleys and waterfalls. Founded in the 19th century, the Park is currently one of the most famous parks in the world with attendance in 13 million visitors a year.

9. The Ferry Building The Ferry Building is one of the iconic buildings of San Francisco, located on the Embarcadero in the Central part of the city. The original building, built in 1892, was used as a naval station. But even the Ferry Building is used as the largest in San Francisco indoor food market. The Central part of the building is a 71- metre clock tower, modeled after the Giralda bell tower in Seville. The tower of the Ferry Building is clearly visible from many places, including Market street - the main street of San Francisco.

10. Skyscraper "Transamerica" Skyscraper "Transamerica" - an iconic symbol of San Francisco, located in the heart of the city at the address Montgomery street 600. The skyscraper was built in 1972 and as 2014 is the tallest building in San Francisco (260 meters). In 1989 skyscraper without damage withstood 7- magnitude earthquake Loma- Prieta. Skyscraper surrounded by 5 star hotels, restaurants, galleries, clubs and shops.

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