Monday, September 6, 2010

Savannah History, La Joya del Sur


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In Savannah, known as "Midnight" or simply "the Book". The world in general refers to it as "midnight in the garden of good and evil." Whatever the reason, it is difficult, a city that spends more of its identity in a single book to meditate. Hiking in the brochures in the talks in the city, best-seller by John Berendt touching. If you go to Savannah, having read the book.

As important as the book is a recognitionSavannah, the city did not come out at the end of its pages. The credit for this, is General James Oglethorpe. A soldier, a member of the European Parliament and visionary, founded Savannah and the colony of Georgia in 1733 by a British company will benefit. Among other reforms, the new city was a lawyer, free of slavery, and taverns. Even if these things have finally been left Oglethorpe Savannah eternal gift of a city defined by a number of places. Designgives the city a unique atmosphere, an important element of the park may have to Savannah.

Savannah has a number of specific areas, and I'm just a summary of three of the most popular:

Historic District

Savannah National Historic District is one of the largest in the United States. National Historic District has thousands of buildings of historical importance as well as examples of federal law, Italian and VictorianArchitecture. Savannah 22 Square is the heart and soul of the city center and are considered the jewels of the city. Each table has its own personality, but all had the idea of General James Oglethorpe, the founder of Savannah.

River Street

River Street is home to more than 70 restaurants, shops, galleries and hotels, many of which are located in converted cotton warehouses. Once the site of the Port of Savannah lively hourRiver Street welcomes visitors from around the world to enjoy its charm for the River. Other cruise ships along the Savannah River, walking the cobblestone streets of origin and enjoy the best it has to offer Savannah River Front. River Street is home to many festivals throughout the year, including St. Patrick's Day on the River Festival, Oktoberfest and the Great Atlantic Seafood Festival. Do not miss all the fun!

Tybee Island

Located 15 minutes east ofCity of Savannah is a charming community in Iceland right Tybee beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Appointed by the Indians who inhabited the coastal regions of Iceland Savannah, Georgia Tybee residents and visitors for over 150 years a popular place for swimming, sailing and fishing welcome. With miles of pristine sandy beach and several public beaches, Tybee Island offers world-class seafood, spectacular views, relaxed style of Key West. On the road to the beach and the Tour de FortPulaski (General Robert E. Lee was one of the engineers who built the fort).

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