Salt Lake City, Home of the 2002 Winter Olympics
July 9, 2010
Salt Lake City hosted the Winter Olympics 2002. The Utah state capital in the U.S. is also one of the largest cities in the country. Founded in 1847 by Mormons, the city has become little more than a century and a half in a large city, especially when in 1869; he built the first transcontinental railroad.
The presence of the Mormons in the origins of the city meant that many churches were built during the nineteenth century and still continues to have cultural and traditional importance in the city. Many museums also dedicate their exposure to religious reasons, as the Museum of Church History. Many museums notably the University of Utah, archaeological samples exposed in the Natural Museum of the university.
The theaters also stained a large presence in the city, as many comedians and actors from Broadway come to Salt Lake City to participate in different shows. The dance and dance are also present in this city, represented by the Ballet West and the modern dance department at the University of Utah. Mormon Choir offers performances each week, while the famous Utah Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1940, offers concerts in the Abravanell Hall.
The music has an important part in the recreational program offered by the city. Since 2004, SLUG was given the opportunity to different groups to organize music concerts each year. A compilation of songs was sung by many groups of different musical styles, from punk, rock to jazz.
The winter sport plays a vital role in this city, especially since the Winter Olympics. The numerous stadiums built for the occasion today houses the national and international competitions in various sports most important. The new architectural landmarks, like the Ark of Hoberman, have become the new symbols of the city.
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