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Culture of Texas. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

The Traveling Man Every city of the state is a field of unique culture and priceless attractions. Texas is a major agricultural center of the country, The King Ranch is considered to be one of its main attractions. It is located at the Gulf Coast and is the largest in the state. Fans of excursions should definitely visit the picturesque town of El Paso that is the most Spanish city in the country. Everything here reminds of distant and romantic Spain, including its beautiful architecture, Spanish restaurants and museums dedicated to the culture and traditions of that distant land.
Texas ranks second in the country in terms of population and area of ​​territories. Nature of these places is very diverse, the western part of the state is dominated by desert, southern … Open
There is also mysterious Terlingua Ghost Town in Texas. It has become the permanent venue for the Chili Festival. It has a huge number of historical objects, each of which is associated with an interesting story. Texas is famous for its beautiful skyscrapers situated in all major cities of the state.
Among its architectural monuments there are unique objects, including Newby-McMahon Building. The funniest landmark of the state in located in Wichita Falls; the height of this ‘skyscraper’ is 12 meters only. It was built by engineer John D. McMahon, a talented architect that has managed to implement a brilliant scam. In the early 20th century, deposits of oil were found in the city, so there was an urgent need to erect new buildings. The architect proposed the concept of an upscale skyscraper, but its height was indicated in inches, not in feet. Nobody paid any attention to this subtlety, so in 1912 instead of the 480-feet skyscraper a relatively small building, which height was 480 inches, appeared. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
The Cowboy State is one of the major agricultural centers of the country. Locals consider cattle raising not just the only mean of livelihood, but a real family affair. Local food is very … Open
Irving is famous due to the unique sculpture Mustangs of Las Colinas; it is the main decoration of Williams Square. Sculptural composition with horses is the world’s largest of its kind; it was unveiled in 1981. One of the most romantic and charming cities is San Antonio. The whole life here is centered at the tourist promenade. It passes through the very center of the historic district and is surrounded by unique sights.
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Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Texas

Culture guide to Texas. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Texas: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Texas. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
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