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Bellagio, MGM Grand, Circus Circus, and Luxor are the architectural landmarks, the names of which always remind you the words 'Las Vegas' and 'USA'. And this is natural, since these prominent landmarks are the ones that shape the historical and architectural look of Las Vegas. Let’s look at these landmarks from high above, namely, from a bird’s eye view – click the video and make a flight over the architectural ensemble of Las Vegas. In the main article, you can also read the most interesting facts about every famous landmark of Las Vegas.

Bellagio, Las Vegas

Location on the map:   Facts:
» Bellagio is a five-star hotel and casino located in the Las Vegas Strip.
»  The main attraction of Bellagio is a musical fountain in front of the hotel.
»  The hotel was built at the site of the legendary Dunes hotel and casino bought by Steve Wynn and demolished in 1993. Initially, the project was estimated at $1.6 million.
»  Bellagio was festively opened on 15 October 1998.
»  In Bellagio, there is a botanical garden and a special exhibition hall where artworks from different museums and private collections are displayed.

MGM Grand, Las Vegas

Location on the map:   Facts:
» The MGM Grand is a hotel and an entertainment center that belongs to the MGM Resorts International that was founded by an owner of the MGM film studio.
»  The hotel was opened on 18 December 1993 and was the biggest in America.
»  The main 30-storey building is 89 m high.
»  At the entrance of the hotel, visitors can see a trademark MGM lion. There is a cage with real lions inside.
»  Besides the hotel, the complex includes a casino, an exhibition hall, a stadium named “MGM Grand Garden Arena”, a TV studio, a night clubs, a comedy club, 16 restaurants, etc.

Circus Circus, Las Vegas

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» The Circus Circus is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Boulevard.
»  It is one of the biggest entertainment centers in Las Vegas.
»  At the hotel, there are 3 774 rooms. The total area of the casino is 9 392 m2.
»  The main theme of the Circus Circus, as the name suggests, is a circus. During the day, free circus performances are regularly held.
»  Another attraction of the hotel is a themed amusement park named “Adventuredome” that is located under a pink glass dome. The park is connected with the hotel and offers its visitors 16 various attractions, including a roller coaster, a climbing wall, a mini-golf course, etc.

Luxor, Las Vegas

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» The Luxor is located in the Las Vegas Strip and famous for its extraordinary pyramidal shape.
»  At the hotel, there is a casino with over 2 000 slot machines and 87 board games.
»  The 30-storey hotel is 107 m high.
»  At the hotel, there are 4 400 rooms, including 442 de luxe suites.
»  The hotel is named after the city of Luxor. It is the second largest hotel in Las Vegas and the eights - in the world.
»  On the top of the pyramid, there is a spotlight that is switched on at nights and beams up.

New York-New York, Las Vegas

Location on the map:   Facts:
» New York-New York is a hotel and a casino located in the Las Vegas Strip.
»  According to the architects’ idea, the hotel and the casino are named liked this because it is New York in miniature. In its territory, there are skyscrapers, the Statue of Liberty, and even New York Bay.
»  There is also The Roller Coaster that is 62 m high, 1.5 km long, and that speed up to 108 km/h.
»  The miniature Statue of Liberty located in the territory of the complex is 46 m high. The Empire State Building is 161 m high. The Chrysler Building is 152 m high.

Excalibur Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas

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» When the Excalibur was opened in 1990, it was the biggest hotel in the world. Even now, it is among the 10 biggest hotels in Las Vegas.
»  The architectural and design style is King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
»  In the afternoon, towers of the medieval castle look grotesque and even ridiculous. At night, when they are illuminated from all sides, the castle looks really fabulous.
»  The iconic show at the hotel is a knight tournament with a feast.
»  Visitors of the hotel can also visit themed attractions, a golf course, shops, swimming pools, and other entertainment venues.

Palazzo Resort, Las Vegas

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Facts: » The Palazzo Resort Casino and Hotel was opened in January 2008.
»  It is the biggest hotel complex located in the famous Las Vegas Strip.
»  All the rooms of the hotel are decorated in the modern European style.
»  In 14 restaurants, famous chefs from all over the world work.
»  At the hotel, there is a complex of seven swimming pools with sculptures, fountains, and waterfalls. There is also a shopping mall that has a total area of 42 km2.
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More to see in Las Vegas
In addition to world-famous casinos, luxury skyscrapers and restaurants, Las Vegas is rich in numerous cultural institutions, which are recommended to visit by every tourist. Lovers of paintings and sculptures should not forget to a visit Arts Factory. This is a major exhibition, which is divided into several zones. During a tour visitors will be able to admire beautiful pictures, unusual photos and sculptures, as well as masterpieces of modern graphic artists. To explore all collections presented in the exhibition center, tourists need to spend here more than one day. Fans of films about Wild West and travelers with children are recommended to visit Bonnie Springs Old Nevada Park. On the territory of a kind of a town people will find cozy restaurants, shops and even a zoo. Children can ride horses, try to wear real cowboy costumes and learn how to shoot pistols (of course, toy ones). Sweet tooth visitors will surely prefer to move their feet to Ethel M Chocolates chocolate factory. During an excursion on the factory you will learn all secrets of making chocolates and other sweets. Chocolate testing will become a logical conclusion of your excursion. Near the factory is located a botanical garden, the main "inhabitants" of which are cacti. Today the collection of the garden includes more than 300 species of these amazing plants. Silverton Aquarium is another prominent landmark of Las Vegas. It will acquaint visitors with diversity of marine life. The process of feeding … Read further

Architectural landmarks in the regions around Las Vegas

Los Angeles
The Hollywood Sign, one of the symbols of Los Angeles, is a famous commemorative sign on the Hollywood Hills. The sign is widely known and has become a trademark of the entire US film industry. The sign was created in 1923 and has been repeatedly vandalized and then restored throughout its history. Now it is protected with a modern security system. The sign makes frequent appearances in films and TV shows shot in or near Hollywood. During ... Open »
San Francisco
The City Hall is the administration building of San Francisco built in 1915 on the site of the original structure that was destroyed in a massive earthquake in 1906. The dome of the administration building is the fifth largest in the world. During working hours on weekdays entrance to the building is free. In the evening and on weekends premises of the building can be rented for banquets, meetings and ceremonies. You can register the marriage ... Open »
Seattle
The locals call the skyward construction a needle. It differs from others in its subtlety and beautiful shape. The 184-meter futuristic tower was erected in 1962. It is part of the Seattle Center exhibition complex. During the international exposition, 20,000 people visited the top floor of the building every day. A figure of 2.3 million people was recorded – those who managed to get to the top during the World’s Fair. The ... Open »
Vancouver
The technologically advanced building is the museum called Science World. It is the whole “town” divided into six pavilions. Each gallery is decorated in its particular style. In “Eureka”, you can play and experiment with exhibits. These items can make you comprehend the physical laws of light, sound, and water. In “Illusion”, you can learn about the sense of pictures and how the brain changes the vision of them, although straight ... Open »
Calgary
The 190-meter tower was built to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of Canada. The construction cost $3 500 000. The total weight of the tower s over 10 tons. In 1971, it was named “Calgary Tower”. The skyscraper is seismically stable and can withstand earthquakes and wind speed of 161 kmh. It had been constructed for a year and 3 months. The building is cylinder due to the continuous filling of concrete mixture. In the Husky ... Open »
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