Not all American cities are faceless concrete jungles that look like one another and are paved to only please car drivers. Apparently, there are some alluring and pedestrian-friendly examples that stand out from the rest. One of them is Savannah, Georgia - a beautiful and romantic Victorian city by the Atlantic Ocean, a crown jewel of the American South.
Savannah is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It was founded in 1733 by British settlers as a buffer zone to protect British Carolinas from the Spanish in Florida and the French in Louisiana.
The port in Savannah was once the biggest one among all British colonies in North America. This along with a perfect climate to grow cotton brought wealth to the city.
A mild weather in Savannah ensures the city remains lush and green year-round. These pictures which I took in late December 2016 are the living proof for that.
Spanish moss on big trees creates a very serene atmosphere.
Once in the city, I felt very relaxed and didn't want to rush.
Had I had more time, I could have just picked a bench in any of Savannah's 22 squares to sit and quietly enjoy the most romantic city in the United States.
You can tell for certain that people living in Savannah love their city and make every effort to preserve its beauty.
There is no specific attraction such as a building, a monument or a natural feature in Savannah that people come to see. The whole historical city centre with its every tree or house became an attraction. One of the things that I wished I could do was to get lost and wander over Savannah's squares and small cobblestone streets.
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Savannah is located just north of the Georgia-Florida border, so if you happen to drive to Florida from the East Coast US or Canada, make sure to stop and enjoy Savannah. I'm sure you'll be delighted.
My other posts from the trip to Florida and the Bahamas
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