Достопримечательности Америки

Достопримечательности США

Выполнили
учащиеся 5 А класса
Аксюк Вадим
Верзилин Дмитрий
Железняк Марианна
Малыхина Варвара

The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York. In 1886 American people got it as a gift from the French. Since that time the statue has been the symbol of freedom and of the United States. The height of the Statue of Liberty is 93 metres (from ground level to torch). Visitors can admire the view of the harbour from its crown. There is a torch in its right hand and a table in its left arm.

Niagara Falls are located on the border between
Canada and the USA. "Niagara Falls" is a common
name for three waterfalls – the American Falls, the
Horseshoe Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls.
Niagara Falls are not very high (53 metres) but very
wide. Every year thousands of people visit this scenic place. There is the Rainbow Bridge over the river which connects both countries. It is open for pedestrians.

The Golden Gate Bridge is a world-famous bridge over the Golden Gate strait. It is one of the most recognisable places in
the world and the symbol of the USA.
Its length is 2,7 km. The bridge was built in 1937 and connects San-Francisco and Marin County.

Times Square is a square in the centre of Manhattan. It is not only the symbol of New York but the USA as well. Times Square is one of the most visited places of interest in the
world. A lot of Broadway theatres are located in it. A lot of big companies also have their offices there. Times Square is full of bright neon advertisement whichmakes it a very recognisable place.

Hollywood is a neighbourhood in Los Angeles. It is known as the home of the USA film industry. A lot of film production studios are located here. For example, film studio "Paramount
Pictures" is based in Hollywood. Many celebrities live in this neighbourhood.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is also located in Hollywood. It comprises more than twenty six thousand stars.