Travel Guide to Los Angeles, USA

Los Angeles is not only the capital of entertainment, but also an important military-industrial region of the United States. The exact date of the foundation of the city is not clearly known, but the official date is 1781. This is the time when first missionaries appeared on the shore of this place. Los Angeles got the official status of the city in 1846, when it was added to the newly created state of California.

Los Angeles is a worldwide famous center of the film industry, as well as one of the regions of aviation industry (spacecraft, missiles, and avionics), the production of warships and airplanes. In addition to the mentioned industries in Los Angeles are well-developed such industries as automobile assembly, instrument, electrical, food, chemical, sewing, rubber, shipbuilding, machinery, industrial equipment and oil industry.

Sights of the city are no less important than its industrial dominion. Los Angeles is the location of the world famous Disneyland amusement park, in which tourists can not only enjoy multiple miniature versions of decorations for Walt Disney cartoons, but also get acquainted with nature and architecture of different countries. Los Angeles is rich in historical and cultural heritage. This fact is also proven by numerous museums located here. These are Museum of Art of American Indians, National Historical Museum, Art Gallery with its authentic manuscripts by Shakespeare, and Huntington Library. One of the most popular events in Los Angeles is the annual Parade of Roses that is recommended for visiting.