The biggest and most beautiful city in the state of Utah is definitely its capital - Salt Lake City. Not every our countryman to breezing, but heard about absolutely everything. For once it was the capital of the Winter Olympic Games in 2002. Not surprisingly, the Olympic Committee chose the city for the world championship. Look, at which scenic spot is located in Salt Lake City: the desert, the mountains, or the lake?
Tourists have chosen Salt Lake City. They "hang out" in and around the town all year round. In the summer engaging in professional rock climbing or going hiking in the city in winter is a magnet for lovers of skiing and snowboarding. After a few first-class ski resorts located within a kilometer. And in Salt Lake City a lot of sports grounds where you can enjoy your favorite sport. The city became a center of entertainment and recreation. But that's not all...
The modern city, with well-developed infrastructure, which once was a small settlement, was formed in 1847 by Mormons. Majestic mountains, next to - like a warm sea of the Great Salt Lake. When this area still deserted, and dry, saw the Mormon leader and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young, he exclaimed; "This is the place!". And now a group of Mormon pioneers started successfully irrigating and cultivating the soil, erecting the first building.
Since Salt Lake City is considered the world capital of the Mormons. Their leader founded hundreds of Mormon settlements in the United States, created a fund to help poor immigrants, and helped to settle in the New World thousands of members of his church.
When the first settlers arrived in the barren Salt Lake Valley, Brigham Young surveyed the area and on the fourth day of his stay there stuck his cane in the dry land, and said: "Here is the temple of our God." In this place we began construction of the delightful, the most famous in the world the Mormon temple of Salt Lake Temple then - a majestic strict building with a spectacular facade.
It is located in the center of Salt Lake City, in the historical and religious area of Temple then Square. At this point, the city is always a lot of tourists. But to get there and see the greatness of the temple is possible not to everyone, only members of the church. For tourists, the two information centers are open. Next to the temple is spread a beautiful green park, which in the spring is all buried in flowers.
Attractions Salt Lake City
Learn the history of the first settlers like the famous Joseph Smith Wives, and take a step back in time to look at how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was founded, to see an exhibition of works of art you can visit the Museum of the History of the Mormon Church. For visitors entrance to the museum is free, and there is this museum near Temple Square, directly at Temple Park.
Be sure to include a tour to explore the city visiting the Utah State Capitol. It also can come in and see how the men of the state, and the guide will tell many interesting stories connected with the construction of the Capitol.
The historic Park Place is the Heritage, the favorite vacation spot of the townspeople is the monumental monument of the first pioneers to Salt Lake City, which resembles the generation of the founding fathers of the city and its first settlers.
From historical buildings should be mentioned Beehive House, which served as the residence of the leader of Mormon and at the same time, the first governor of the state of Brigham Young.
Museum Salt Lake City
If you are a connoisseur of fine art, should visit the Museum of Fine Arts of Utah (Utah Museum of Fine Arts). You will love its exposition with priceless canvases of paintings.
Planetarium Clark
A City Planetarium Clark (Clark Planetarium) will please lovers of astronomy. Not only you can watch the stars through a huge telescope, but also see non-fiction films in 3D space and the achievements of American scientists and astronomers.
Zoo and Botanical Garden
The city will be interesting for travelers with children. It is noteworthy that the kids are coming to Salt Lake City in the summer when the weather is warm and urban gardens and parks have their "hospitality". So, relax in the shade of the trees and enjoy the beauty of nature, and the unique flower compositions in the most beautiful Botanical Garden Red Butte Garden. And even in its territory is built a pavilion called Butterfly House with a collection of tropical insects.
Lagoon Park
In the summer you can also go to the amusement park Lagoon (Lagoon Park), which in addition to rides and play areas has a zoo. There you can rent a bicycle and explore the scenic forest. Or head to Seven Peaks Waterpark Aqua Park, which is famous in the region for its slides and outdoor pools with areas for relaxing.
Salt Lake City, canyons, and winter
Yes, the capital of Utah and winter - the two are inextricably linked with each other. As we have mentioned, in the vicinity of the city are ski resorts. In just half an hour you can reach the recreation Brighton and Solitude, that canyon Big of Cottonwood Canyon. These places are very fond of skiers and snowboarders. If you are not a fan of the ski slopes, you can simply lift up (it works all year round) at the peak of the Hidden (Hidden Peak), and admire the beautiful forest slopes, which are covered with snow, and see Salt Lake City from afar.
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