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Niigata has a lot of amazing attractions, acquaintance with which will make any vacation exciting and informative. The city's most famous historical symbol is Aizuwakamatsu Castle dating back to the 14th century. Even though it was rebuilt several repeatedly, the castle is still of great value from an architectural point of view. The last major reconstruction of the building was carried out in the middle of the 20th century when a new reinforced concrete tower was erected near the castle. Today, the building houses a historical museum whose visitors can find out about the most important events in the history of the city, as well as the peculiarities of the culture of local people. The museum presents collections of ancient costumes and medieval weapons, historical documents and manuscripts, as well as handicrafts.
Among the surviving historic buildings, the Hakusan Shrine stands out. According to historical data, the very first temple was built in its place over 2,000 years ago. Just like the present one, it was dedicated to the Japanese goddess Kukurihime no Kami. Now the temple located in a beautiful city park is of great architectural rather than religious value. The park is equipped with gorgeous hanging galleries and gardens and is dominated by a peaceful and quiet atmosphere.

The Bandai-bashi Bridge has symbolic significance for the city. This modern bridge built in the first half of the 20th century is a beautiful and durable arched structure made of metal. The bridge that you can see today is the third in succession. The first bridge was built of wood several hundred years ago but collapsed over time. For citizens, the current bridge is a real symbol of persistence. It is one of the few local buildings that managed to completely survive the devastating earthquake of 1964.
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