Cincinnati occupies a special place among oldest American cities. It belongs to the cities of the US which have started the history of the country. A pig is the symbol of the city and it really deserves this title. Pig has been chosen not only because of local pork that is very famous. It was pork fat that gave the start to the "beauty industry" of the country. Nowadays the headquarters of the world's largest cosmetics companies are located here.
The city stands on the Ohio River, which pure and clean water is the true pride of the townspeople. Moreover, the struggle for the purity of the river has become a matter of honor for every citizen of Cincinnati. The neighborhood of the city and the bank of the Ohio River are really great places to stroll and relax.
The most unusual historical symbol of the city is the suspension bridge named after Johann Röbling. It was constructed in 1866 and was the longest suspension bridge in the world by the time it had been finished. The length of the bridge is 322 meters. Exactly by its example, the famous Brooklyn Bridge was constructed.
Guests resorts should certainly pay their attention to legendary skyscrapers, the most popular of which is the Carew Tower. The prototype of this skyscraper is the world-famous Empire State Building. In the 80s, the top of the skyscraper was decorated with the figure of the small gorilla. Today, on the 48th floor of the skyscraper, there is an excellent viewing platform that has a view of all the districts of the city and its neighborhood.
The Cincinnati Observatory plays a big role in the city cultural life. When it had been just opened, it was one of the first professional observatories in the country. Today, you can take excursions around the observatory on particular days. The visitors can also take part in different themed events, during which they can admire stars and attend educational lectures.
In Cincinnati, there are quite unusual attractions, including the unfinished underground. At one time, it was decided to build the underground in the city and huge investments were made in this project. However, it was not implemented and closed after building several underground tunnels. The unfinished underground has been preserved to this day. Today, its tunnels are the popular tourist attraction.
The city is also distinguished by its spectacular religious constructions. The most beautiful site from an architectural point of view is St. Peter’s Church. It has a fascinating design and resembles ancient Greece temples. The project author was famous American architect Henry Walter who projected this fascinating church in the neoclassical style.
Another interesting example of the Moorish style is the Plum Street Temple that was built in 1866. For over 150 years, the interior and exterior of the temple have remained unchangeable. This temple houses a lot of unique religious values. There were several such churches but only this one has been preserved to this day.
