A peculiar symbol of Calgary is the pedestrian street of Stephen Avenue which is located in the heart of the city. On this street, you can see a lot of beautiful historic buildings and preserved houses, which in the early 20th century were built of sandstone. At the moment, in these historical buildings are well-known restaurants and hotels, as well as shops and other entertainment establishments.
In Calgary, there is a unique religious landmark – the Baitunnur Mosque - the largest mosque in Canada. It was built quite recently in 2008, and is in fact, a major cultural center. Several halls of the mosque are given to the public center. Often, interesting events are held here. There are several offices on the territory of the mosque, and an excellent playground for children.
A real city attraction is the picturesque Chinatown district - a place where you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the eastern country for a few hours. In this area, there is a huge selection of shops, as well as restaurants that specialize in Chinese cuisine. There are also several interesting theaters here. Numerous interesting festivals are held several times a year in Chinatown.
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