Culture of California. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
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The state of gold towns began to attract travelers from distant lands in the 16th century. Many tourists come to California to visit historical sites and stroll along scenic boulevards, …
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California is ready to offer an extensive range of leisure activities to fans of active recreation and unusual entertainment. There are natural and scenic areas for hikers and modern …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in California and surroundings
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Unique spots in California and near
Yosemite National Park
From the series “Best Extreme Places on Earth for Thrill Lovers”![](../../extreme/img/w300/yosemite-national-park_1.jpg)
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Distance from California center - 117.5 km.
The official data call five dead, which crashed on the climb to the rock. The locals claim, however, that the real statistics are much cruel. Another danger that the travelers can encounter during a hike in mountain massifs are the black bears, which are very curious to the people. The food or fire smell can attract the wild animals, so the tents in the national park can only be opened in the specially equipped and protected areas. If you are not afraid of wild animals and steep slippery stairs, Yosemite National Park can be an ideal getaway for you. …
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San Andreas Fault
From the series “Dangerous Faults and Rifts of Earth Crust”![](../../extreme/img/w300/san-andreas-fault_1.jpg)
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Distance from California center - 184.1 km.
San Andreas Fault is one of the most famous in the world. The great part of it goes on the surface. Mostly it is situated at the territory of California and some part lies along the seaside. San Andreas Fault extends roughly 1,300 kilometres. The rift has formed as a result of the lithospheric Farallon Plate destruction. This gigantic fault became a reason for crucial earthquakes, which magnitude was estimated at 8,1. …
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of California
Landmarks of culture on California map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
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