San Francisco

San Francisco

by Linda B. and Beatrice

Linda B. e Bearice

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.

Where is it?

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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".

The Flag

Before 1900

Before 1940

Is adopted on December 16th 1940

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.

History

• Curiosity

• What to visit

INFORMATION:

• Local Food

• Festivity

Mission Burrito

Irish Coffee

Pancake

LOCAL FOOD

Starbucks

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Festivity

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.

CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL

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.

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Curiosity

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.

Inside Out

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What to visit

1°

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

Golden Gate Bridge

2°

Year of opening: 4 april 1870

Golden Gate Park

3°

Palace of Fine Arts

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