Cincinnati, also known as the "Queen City," is the largest city in the state of Ohio. Located on the banks of the river of the same name, it is a city surrounded by more than 50 green spaces, including parks and nature reserves. It has a deep-rooted beer culture, a rich artistic, architectural and cultural scene. Without a doubt, it is a destination that will surprise you in the most positive way.
Must-see in Cincinnati
Visit the historic Findlay Market
Findlay Market is an institution in the city and a must-see in Cincinnati. Operating in the same location since 1855, it is the oldest public flea market in the state of Ohio. Located in the Over-The-Rhine neighborhood, it is one of the most colorful and dynamic areas of the city. Inside you will find all kinds of stalls selling fresh produce, while outside it is more focused on crafts and restaurants.
On the second and fourth Saturday of each month at 10:00 am, they offer a free tour of about 30 minutes, in which they will explain the history of the place and talk about its past and future.
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday from 9:00h to 18:00h.
Saturday from 8:00h to 18:00h.
Sunday from 10:00h to 16:00h.
Cincinnati Music Hall
Very close to Findlay Market, just a 10-minute walk south, is another of the city's most spectacular buildings, the Cincinnati Music Hall. Located across from Washington Park, another of the city's green wonders, the building hosts classical music concerts, operas, theater, dance, choir festivals, as well as lectures and various art and photography exhibits.
Walk around Downtown Cincinnati
Take a stroll through Downtown Cincinnati and its business district, a bustling shopping area where everyone will find their place. For those of you who like to shop, you can lose yourself in malls and other stores.
And foodies can sample any delicacy in the many shops near Fountain Square, such as Graeter's ice cream, "made in Cincy".
Carew Tower
Carew Tower is the tallest building in Cincinnati. Or at least it will be until Great American Insurance Company opens its new headquarters across the Ohio River in a few years.
The building was built in the 1930s and its construction was hampered by the Great Depression. This is the reason why the typical art deco decorations of this type of building stop after the second floors.
John A. Roebling Bridge
This great bridge over the Ohio River connects Cincinnati with Covington, in the neighboring state of Kentucky. At the time it was the longest suspension bridge in the world, a true marvel of engineering (we are talking about 1856) and laid the foundation for the construction of famous bridges of this type, such as the Brooklyn Bridge or the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
One of the most striking things is the large number of cables that contribute to its suspension. The bridge has a pedestrian walkway and it is highly recommended to cross it to get good views of the river.
City Hall
A large granite and carved stone building that draws quite loosely on the Romanesque of southern Europe. Like the old Romanesque churches, it uses large blocks of stone that give it a massive and heavy appearance.
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