Charleston
Situated between the Ashley River
and Cooper River, Charleston, a lovely town in South Carolina was initially known as “Charles Town” alluding to King Charles II of England. Founded in 1670, Charleston has a strong link with the Atlantic Ocean, is in downtown that are most cultural and historical sites of the city. By the year 1800 only five cities in North America, were larger than Charleston, which says much of the importance of the city in this region. Charleston was a walled city british colony and played a key role in the succession of events that happened before the Civil War, has plenty of historical sites like Fort Moultrie, a place that has supported the British in the American Revolution or Fort Sumpter, where he was shot the first shot of the Civil War. In Charleston there are still many naval academies and training camps. Many public buildings recall a season in which Charleston was one of the richest and port cities in the world. Some of the architectural treasures of this height are Change and Old Customs House, the Market Hall and Sheds, City Hall, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, the Post Office, the County Court House among others. Being in this area is like reliving the time when horse-drawn carriages are strolling the charming streets of Old Charleston. Don’t forget to visit the Magnolia Plantation. Hotels in Charleston
What to visit in Charleston: Battery and White Point Gardens; Charleston Museum; French Quarter; Fort Sumter; The Market;
Transports in Charleston
Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Trains and buses: You can get Charleston by train (Amtrak) and bus (Greyhound).
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