San Francisco

by Linda B. and Beatrice

San Francisco

Linda B. e Bearice

Where is it?

San Francisco, in Northern California, is a hilly city located at the tip of a peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay.

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The Flag

Is adopted on December 16th 1940

The San Francisco city flag depicts a phoenix rising from flames above a banner with the spanish words "Oro en paz. Fierro en guerra" which means "Gold in Peace and Iron in War".

Before 1940

Before 1900

History

San Francisco is a city with a long and rich history. Founded in 1776 by Spanish settlers, the city was originally named “Yerba Buena” after the native plant that was abundant in the area. In 1846, the city was renamed “San Francisco” after Saint Francis of Assisi.

INFORMATION:

• Local Food

• Festivity

• Curiosity

• What to visit

LOCAL FOOD

Mission Burrito

Pancake

Irish Coffee

Starbucks

Festivity

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CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL

San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Festival started in the mid-1800s with only a historic parade. While many Chinese New Year festivals around the country include parades nowadays, such celebrations back then were unheard of for any holiday that wasn’t strictly “American”. The procession is now known as among the world’s largest, as well as one of its top-rated spectacles. It’s also considered the highlight event of the entire festival. Other festivities include a beauty pageant, street fair and a marathon.

NORTH BEACH FESTIVAL

The North Beach Festival kicks off every summer in San Francisco’s Little Italy. It’s been running for over half a century and is held over 2 days. Often taking over several city blocks, the festival fills the streets with vendors selling gourmet food, arts and crafts as well as featuring live music performances.

Curiosity

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Inside Out

The film Iside Out is set in San Francisco exactly when the father has to move to San Francisco for work and they leave their hometown.

What to visit

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Golden Gate Bridge

the Golden Gate exit from San Francisco is free, but entry has a toll of 6 dollars which can only be paid in cash

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Golden Gate Park

Year of opening: 4 april 1870

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Palace of Fine Arts

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Thank you

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