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Достопримечательности США на английском языке с переводом

The Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York. In 1886 American people got it as a gift from the French. Since that time the statue has been the symbol of freedom and of the United States.

The height of the Statue of Liberty is 93 metres (from ground level to torch). Visitors can admire the view of the harbour from its crown. There is a torch in its right hand and a table in its left arm.

The White House

The White House is the official residence of the President of the USA. It is located in Washington. The building consists of 6 floors with different rooms including living space and halls for official receptions.

George Washington was the only American president who didn’t live in the White House. When he was the President, the White House did not exist.

The White House was built in 1800. The famous Oval Office

where the President of the USA works is located here.

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls are located on the border between Canada and the USA. «Niagara Falls» is a common name for three waterfalls — the American Falls, the Horseshoe Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls.

Niagara Falls are not very high (53 metres) but very wide.

Every year thousands of people visit this scenic place. There is the Rainbow Bridge over the river which connects both countries. It is open for pedestrians.

The Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge is a world-famous bridge over the Golden Gate strait. It is one of the most recognisable places in the world and the symbol of the USA.

Its length is 2,7 km. The bridge was built in 1937 and connects San-Francisco and Marin County.

The Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is one of the deepest canyons in the world. Its depth is 1800 metres. It is located in Arizona on the territory of the national park. The length

of the canyon is 446 km and its width varies from 6 to 29 km at the top and is less than 1 km at the bottom.

The Grand Canyon is a very picturesque place. Every year thousands of tourists come here. Nowadays visitors can admire the canyon from the observation point called «Grand Canyon Skywalk».

Times Square

Times Square is a square in the centre of Manhattan. It is not only the symbol of New York but the USA as well. Times Square is one of the most visited places of interest in the world. A lot of Broadway theatres are located in it. A lot of big companies also have their offices there.

Times Square is full of bright neon advertisement which makes it a very recognisable place.

The Empire State Building

The Empire State Building is a famous skyscraper in New York. This building was the tallest building in the world for a long time. It has 103 floors. There are two observation decks in the building (on floors 86 and 102).

The height of the building is 443 metres. 73 lifts serve it.

The Empire State Building is designed in a simple but elegant style. It is one of the symbols of American culture. The Empire State Building is an office building.

Hollywood

Hollywood is a neighbourhood in Los Angeles. It is known as the home of the US film industry. A lot of film production studios are located here. For example, film studio «Paramount Pictures» is based in Hollywood. Many celebrities live in this neighbourhood.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is also located in Hollywood. It comprises more than 2600 stars.

Знаменитые достопримечательности США
Статуя Свободы

Статуя Свободы находится на острове Свободы в Нью-Йорке. В 1886 году американский народ получил ее в качестве подарка от французов. С тех пор статуя является символом свободы и Соединенных Штатов.

Высота статуи составляет 93 метра (от земли до кончика факела). Посетители могут полюбоваться видом на гавань из ее короны. В правой руке у нее факел, а в левой — скрижаль.

Белый дом

Белый дом — официальная резиденция президента США. Он находится в Вашингтоне. Здание состоит из 6 этажей с различными комнатами, включая жилые помещения и залы для официальных приемов.

Джордж Вашингтон — единственный американский президент, который не жил в Белом доме. При нем Белый дом еще не существовал.

Белый дом был построен в 1800 году. Знаменитый Овальный кабинет, в котором работает президент США, находится здесь.

Ниагарский водопад

Ниагарский водопад находится на границе между Канадой и США. Ниагарский водопад — это общее название для трех водопадов — Американского водопада, водопада «Подкова» и водопада «Фата».

Ниагарский водопад не очень высокий (53 метра), но очень широкий.

Каждый год тысячи людей посещают это живописное место. Через реку проходит «Радужный мост», который соединяет обе страны. Он открыт для пешеходов.

Мост Золотые Ворота

Мост Золотые Ворота — всемирно известный мост через пролив Золотые Ворота. Это одно из самых узнаваемых мест в мире и символ США.

Его длина составляет 2,7 км. Мост был построен в 1937 году и связывает Сан-Франциско и округ Марин.

Гранд-Каньон

Гранд-Каньон — один из самых глубоких каньонов в мире. Его глубина — 1800 метров. Он находится в штате Аризона на территории национального парка. Длина каньона — 446 км, а его ширина колеблется от 6 до 29 км вверху и составляет менее 1 км внизу.

Гранд-Каньон — очень живописное место. Каждый год сюда приезжают тысячи туристов. Сегодня посетители могут полюбоваться каньоном со смотровой площадки «Небесная тропа Большого Каньона».

Таймс-сквер

Таймс-сквер — это площадь в центре Манхэттана. Это не только символ Нью-Йорка, но и США. Таймс-сквер — одна из самых посещаемых достопримечательностей в мире. Здесь расположены многочисленные Бродвейские театры. Офисы многих крупных компаний также находятся здесь.

На Таймс-сквер много яркой неоновой рекламы, которая делает ее очень узнаваемым местом.

Эмпайр-стейт-билдинг

Эмпайр-стейт-билдинг — знаменитый небоскреб в Нью-Йорке. На протяжении долгого времени это здание было самым высоким в мире. В нем 103 этажа. В здании есть 2 смотровые площадки (на 86 и 102 этажах).

Высота здания — 443 метра. Оно обслуживается 73 лифтами.

Эмпайр-стейт-билдинг построен в простом, но изысканном стиле. Оно является одним из символов американской культуры. Эмпайр-стейт-билдинг — офисное здание.

Голливуд

Голливуд — это район Лос-Анджелеса. Он известен тем, что здесь центр киноиндустрии США. Многие компании по производству фильмов расположены здесь. Например, киностудия «Парамаунт Пикчерз» находится в Голливуде. В этом районе живут многие знаменитости.

Голливудская «Аллея славы» также находится в Голливуде. На ней более 2600 звезд.

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