In the north-east of Florida, almost on the Atlantic coast is the city of Jacksonville. It could be (and in part) the most popular city in the state due to its amazing Old Town, a privileged location on the banks of the St. John River, beautiful embankments, an abundance of museums and parks. But in fact it is a city of blue collars, hard workers and hard workers

How to get to Jacksonville

The city serves an international airport, which is located about 23 km north of the center. It takes flights from many American cities, including Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Washington and Philadelphia. You can also travel to Jacksonville by train, for example, from New York (Silver Star lines and Silver Meteor) or Miami.

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A bit of history

The local fertile places were inhabited, according to archeology, another 6 thousand . years ago . The Europeans landed here in the middle of the 16th century, and the first settlement was Fort Caroline . Later, when Florida moved to the United States in the first half of the 19th century, the city was named after the governor and subsequently President Andrew Jackson . In the war for independence, the Confederate troops could count on meat from Jacksonville, and the city was repeatedly seized by the "blue" "Gray" . In the following years Jacksonville became a fashionable resort for those who made money in the war . In 1901 . a huge fire broke out in the city, in which both the City and a number of apartment houses disappeared . . @ Recovery took 10 years

It's unclear why, but in the graceful and wonderful Jacksonville, a lot of serious crimes are committed. At the turn of the millennium, the city was leading the number of murders for a dozen years

Entertainment, excursions and attractions Jacksonville

Get married on the beach. Not that it would be necessary, but in Jacksonville for those who do not live in Florida, there is no mandatory waiting period between filing and marriage registration. This is used not only by Americans but also by foreigners . Another noteworthy city quarter - Hemming Plaza . This is a park in the center of the city, on the sides of which there are the buildings of the Town Hall, the City Court, the Museum of Modern Art, the Public Library, the former memorial church Snyder, and there are many restaurants . It is worth visiting the Town Hall: it is a restored former department store built in 1912 @ prays in prair style by the famous local architect Henry J. . Kluto . Inside you can see a large solar atrium . @A building the library, the largest in the state, was built in the postmodern style by Robert Stern, and there is a cozy patio for reading in the air .

The National Memorial Fort Caroline is the very first French fort that was destroyed by the Spanish soldiers from St. Augustine. Now here is a museum dedicated to the first settlement of the French in this area. The fortress itself is small and quite modest, but the hilly area around is great for hiking.

Kammer Art Museum and Gardens are located on Riverside Avenue. Here you can see the constantly expanding expositions of the art gallery and take a walk in the well-tended garden area right by the water. The collection of the museum presents primarily paintings by European and American artists, as well as a large collection of porcelain. The museum of science and history, which the local name MOSH by abbreviation, can also be interested in a variety of curious exhibits.

The naval museum exhibits models of ships, drawings and photographs, as well as artifacts, the oldest of which belong to 1562 already. art occupies the historic building of the Telegraph "Western Union", and here works of artists of the scale of the state, the country and foreign authors are collected. In addition, art lovers can be interested in the gallery of the University of North Florida, where every year there are several exhibitions of works by US artists and art students

Well and if you are interested not only in contemplation - visit the Riverside art market, that on the street of the same name, under the arch of Fuller Warren Bridge. The market is open on Saturdays, from April to December, and here you can buy not only paintings and handicrafts, but also farm products, as well as participate in mass entertainment. The market is considered to be the most important cultural and entertainment event of the city, which takes place in the open air.

The historical outskirts of Jacksonville are in their own way no less interesting than the city center. Riverside is located south of the center on the banks of the river. It was built in the years 1910-1930, and here there are many old houses, churches and apartment buildings. Riverside has its own Fayv Points business center with a bohemian atmosphere, and a memorial park next to it, in which a statue of a winged Nicky is erected in memory of those killed in World War I.

Another picturesque outskirts, Avondale, begins after Riverside, if we move on to the south-west. It was built in the 1920s, during the land boom. In the construction of a variety of architectural styles, including Tudor style, prairie style, styles of the Georgian and Mediterranean Renaissance and bungalows. In the commercial center that runs along St. John's Avenue between Talbot and Densey streets, you can have a great dinner.

Events Jacksonville

In addition to the famous market in Jacksonville, there is a jazz festival and blues festival, the largest festival in Florida in the open air. Also in the city there is a film festival, and the public library of the city holds a festival of books. In July there is a six-day festival of anglers Kingfish, the prize fund of which is half a million USD: about 1000 boats take part in it.

Especial is the shrimp festival of the Eight Flags that takes place on the beach of Fernandina on the island of Amelia. It's about 90 km from Jacksonville, but this annual summer event is fun and colorful: its center is every time a comic invasion of pirates who terrorize local residents. At the festival, the most drunken pirate is bestowed, who will be most likely to be looted, and the famous "Miss Wet T-shirt" competition is held here.

Jacksonville neighborhood

Amelia Island is very beautiful and can be reached in about an hour's drive . Tourists are admiring here houses, climbing on rocks, and a plantation. In the 17-18 centuries the island was a pirate base, from where raids were made on Spanish ships. Since then, he has received the name of the "Eight Flags Islands": this is the only place in the US that was administered by eight different powers.

St. Augustine was founded by the Spanish colonists in 1565 and claims the title of the oldest permanent settlement in the country. It is located about 45 minutes by car from Jacksonville to the south. Here you can find many tourist types: in particular, old mansions, built by Spanish and British masters. Other compulsory sights of St. Augustine are the military fort, the Flagler Museum, St. George Street, the Lighthouse and the Lion Bridge.

Five kilometers from St. Augustine is Ottis Castle, modeled after the Irish castles of a thousand years old. It is easily visible from the highway A1A and in the evenings it is lit by beautiful blue lights.