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

Calgary is an amazing city of contrasts. Here tourists will find modern skyscrapers next to unique historical monuments, museums and galleries. Visitors of the city will be surely interested in visiting Calgary Science Centre, one of the world's largest interactive museums. The center consists of 35 halls, each of which is dedicated to a certain topic. Visitors usually call Discovery Hall the most interesting one. Here attendants can learn about possibilities of modern multimedia systems. Do not forget to attend the hall of books and music hall.

Canada Olympic Park is also one of the major attractions of the city. The park was opened in 1988. Today Olympic Park is free to visit for everyone. This place is very popular among fans of skiing and lovers of walks in scenic places. The park is equipped with several observation areas, from which people are able to enjoy the beauty of the city.

Fort Calgary Historic Park is an equally important attraction. The construction of the fort was completed in 1875. The massive structure existed until 1914. In the beginning of the 20th century a large railway company decided to destroy the old fort as it prevented construction works. In 1970 archaeologists discovered the surviving fragments of the fort and eight years later a park was founded around the historical building. Today it is considered the most important historical site in the city. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Glenbow Museum is the most ambitious cultural center of the city. Here visitors will find more than two dozen galleries. Among the items exhibited visitors will find collections of works of art, medieval armor, jewelry, and even samurai swords – the themes of the collections exhibited in the museum are very diverse. The museum regularly hosts various interesting exhibitions and other cultural events. Fans of classical music and theatre art will be genuinely interested in visiting EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts. It is located near the center of the city and includes four theater scenes, as well as a concert hall for several thousand people.

Historical Village Heritage Park is also an interesting destination for excursions. This is a real old town that is home to more than 150 varieties of historic buildings. During their walk tourists can see old houses, retro hotels, and even shops, the design and atmosphere of which fully comply with ones of the 19th - 20th centuries. Many buildings house collections of antique furniture and art objects. A walk through the historic district will certainly leave a lot of unforgettable memories.