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Saint Paul (United States)
Saint Paul is the capital of the US state of Minnesota. It is located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers and borders the city of Minneapolis. Saint Paul and Minneapolis are commonly known as the “Twin Cities”. Saint Paul has a population of approximately 290,000 people, while its combined metropolitan area with Minneapolis is home to 3.5 million residents. The first settlements in the area appear to belong to the Hopewll culture, dating back around 2,000 years. The city was founded as a center of commerce and was officially named the capital of the Minnesota Territory in 1849. It is named after the apostle Saint Paul.
The current currency of the United States is the dollar and the time zone for St. Paul is UTC-6, which features a continental climate. Winters in the area are quite cold and snowy, while summers are hot and humid.
Como Zoo
Como Zoo was founded in 1897 by the city to provide shelter for three donated deer, making it the first zoo in the state of Minnesota. In the early 1900s, several native Minnesota animals such as moose and foxes were added to the zoo. Eventually its collection expanded to include exotic species from around the world that are housed in a diverse range of exhibits. Exposure Yard Bird is one of the first areas to see and has a large pool and waterfall which houses turtles of the Galapagos, flamingos, ducks and geese. Other water- related exhibits include Seal Island, which features seals and a water building containing puffins, penguins, and seahorses. One of the oldest exhibits in the zoo is the Primate House, where visitors can enjoy watching lively monkeys, gorillas, orangutans and lemurs. If you like felines, you must visit the Large Cats exhibition, which houses fascinating species such as lions, leopards of snow, mountain lions and Siberian tigers. Another popular exhibit is the Polar Bear Odyssey, where visitors can enjoy views of polar bears swimming.
Minnesota Science Museum
The Minnesota Science Museum was founded in 1907 and contains a wide range of exhibits focusing on topics related to science, technology, mathematics, and natural history. The museum has fascinating permanent exhibits as well as frequently new temporary exhibits. The Dinosaur and Fossil Gallery contains a number of impressive dinosaur skeletons, including a triceratops, an allosaurus, and a stegosaurus. The Human Body Galleryteaches children and adults all about the tissues and organs of the body through interactive exhibits from which visitors can extract DNA and view a mummy. One of the most intriguing exhibits is the collection of artifacts from the former Museum of Medical Devices. Many young people also enjoy viewing the Gallery of Experiments, which allows various scientific concepts to be explored first-hand. There is also a large exhibit dedicated to the Mississippi River and its environment and animals, as well as an outdoor exhibit called the Big Back Yard that is dedicated to earth science. Its most unique element is its informative mini golf that shows processes such as erosion and water movement.
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory was open since 1915, it houses several fascinating gardens and sculptures that make it the perfect place for an afternoon stroll. For a taste of Japanese culture, visit the Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden, which was created by the Nagasaki landscape designer. Visitors can take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony inside the specially made tea room in the garden.. The Sunken Garden is frequently updated with beautiful seasonal flower displays, while the Enchanted Garden is a popular display due to the many butterflies that inhabit it. Those looking for a more tropical experience should visit Palm Dome, which is home to more than 150 species of palm trees as well as a corner filled with orchids. One of the conservatory’s newer exhibits is Tropical Encounters, which allows visitors to immerse themselves in a tropical forest filled with plants and animals. Plants of the jungle like mahogany and pejibayes around animals like stripes of freshwater, fish, frogs, turtles of river, one anaconda and lazy. There is also a small jungle that contains coconut, coffee and banana trees.
Saint Paul Cathedral
Saint Paul’s Cathedral is a large Roman Catholic cathedral, co-cathedral of the local archdiocese along with St. Mary’s Basilica, a beautiful example of the fine arts architectural style of neighboring Minneapolis. This impressive building is one of the most famous cathedrals in the United States, as well as the third largest Church in the country. Its dome can be seen from all over the city due to the location of the cathedral on top of a mountain. The cathedral opened its doors for the first time in 1915 and is dedicated to the apostle Paul, like the city. It was designed by the famous architect French Emmanuel Louis Masqueray who also designed the nearby Basilica of St. Mary. His Church designs were based on several famous French churches including the Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Paris and the Périgueux Cathedral. The most distinctive feature of the cathedral is its dome of gold, which is decorated with bread gold and beautiful paintings. Its interior includes 24 stained glasswindows, statues of four evangelists and several chapels dedicated to key religious figures. In 2009, the church was officially named the National Shrine of the Apostle Paul by the Vatican.
- Address: 239 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, United States
- Inauguration: 1904
- Surface: 4,047 m²
- Architects: Emmanuel Louis Masqueray and Whitney Warren.
Wabasha Street Caves
These man-made caves were carved out of sandstone near the bank of the Mississippi River in 1840. They were very famous in the 1920s when they were used as a nightclub and restaurant known as Wabasha Street Speakeasy. According to local legends, gangsters like John Dillinger may have frequented the club. Eventually, the caves were used primarily to store and grow mushrooms, but in recent years they have become a tourist attraction. Visitors can take various tours related to history and folklore that focus on everything around them, from ghosts even gangsters.
James J. Hill House
The James J. Hill House is a spectacular home that was built on the famous Saint Paul Avenue in the late 19th century. It belonged to James J. Hill, an executive of railroad that eventually became known as “The builder of the Empire “. This mansion was designed by the famous Peabody, Stearns and Furber architectural company in a Romanesque Richardsonian architectural style. Its distinctive exterior includes a rugged style, rounded arches and large pillars. The interior features a pipe organ, a beautiful gallery of art, intricate craftsmanship of carved wood and a magnificent and huge staircase. In recent years it has been open to the public for visits.
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is an urban sculpture park located in Minneapolis. It is part of the well-known Walker Art Center, which has approximately 40 art installations from its collections. The most iconic piece of art in the garden is “Spoonbridge and Cherry”, a piece designed by Claes Oldeburg and Coosje Van Bruggen consisting of an oversized spoon with a cherry on it. Another famous piece is “Standing Glass Fish” by famous architect Frank Gehry, located in the park’s Cowles Conservatory amongst many beautiful flowers and plants. The artist’s massive ” Arikidea ” Mark di Suvero is another fascinating work to see.
How to get?
- By Air: The Twin Cities are home to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), the busiest airport in the upper west region of the United States. It is located approximately 10 miles from downtown Saint Paul and downtown Minneapolis. It provides a large number of domestic flights throughout the United States as well as a few services to cities in Central America and Europe.
- By Train: Passenger services to Saint Paul are provided by Amtrak, officially known as the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, the publicly founded rail company in the United States and provides daily service between Saint Paul and cities such as Chicago, Seattle, Portland, and Milwaukee in Empire Builder long distance service.
- By Bus: The Saint Paul Bus Station is known as the Hawthorne Transportation Center. Saint Pual can be reached from many cities in the United States using one of several bus companies. Two of the most popular American bus companies are Greyhound and Megabus, both of which provide various services to the Twin Cities.
- By car: Saint Paul is very easily accessible by car using the American road network. I-94 and I-35, both interstates, go between the two cities.
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