Written by Simona and Giulia

THE ORIGIN OF THE NAME:

In 1781 many people, arising from Mexico, left the San Gabriel mission driven by the desire to found a new village in an area near to a river, an area identified by Brother Crespi. This small new "city" is called "the People of Our Lady Queen of the Angels over the Porziuncula of Assisi", and remained so for many years, a small village with few inhabitants. The name, too long, as the city grew and widened, it is "restricted" on the contrary becoming just , or LA. CURIOSITY: Disneyland Disneyland was born in 1955, the theme park in Los Angeles. It is the first theme park built in the world. The park is divided into several thematic areas: Adverntureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. The most important building of the park is the Sleeping Beauty’s Castle. The Museum of Contemporary Art

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, founded in 1979, is the only museum of , devoted entirely to contemporary art. It houses an extensive collection of works of art, all made since 1940 and which include creations by American and European artists. The permanent collection consists of about 5,000 works, ranging from works of Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art, to the most recent works of art.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Hollywood Hoolywood is located in California. It is a Los Angeles’ area. It is notable as the home of thE U.S film industry , including several of its historic studios.Hoolywoos has become the more famous film industry in the world. THE ATTRACTIONS OF HOLLYWOOD: :

The Hollywood Sign (Hollywood Written in Italian) is a monumental inscription located on Mount Lee and overlooks the Hollywood district of Los Angeles in the of America. Every letter, is white, is 9 meters wide and 15 meters high and the writing as a whole is 110 m long. The structure was originally created in the twenties of the twentieth century for promotional purposes and became over time one of the most important symbols of the city and an important tourist attraction. UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD:

-Universal Studios Hollywood is a film studio and theme park in the Universal City community of the region of the city of Los Angeles, California , United States. It is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood film studios still in use.It was created to offer tours of the real Universal Studios sets and is the first of many full-fledged Universal Studios Theme Parks located across the world. HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME:

-On narrative path are embedded 2,574 stars with five tips. The honored celebrity names for Their Contribution (Direct or indirect) to the star system and Industry of the US show.The Walk of Fame was Created with the intent to represent a tribute to the artists who work in the entertainment industry.The winners receive a star based on the career and achievements of their life in the cinema, in the radio, in television, in the world of music. VENICE

Venice is a district to the west of the city of Los Angeles. It is known for the beach (Venice Beach), channels (hence the name), and the folk promenade. The attractions of Venice: VENICE BEACH: -Venice Beach, which receives millions of visitors a year, has been called as "global tourist destination". It includes the promenade that runs parallel to the beach, the handball courts, the paddle tennis courts, the numerous beach volleyball courts, the bike trail and the businesses on Ocean Front Walk. Curiosity: The basketball courts in Venice are known across the country for their high level of streetball; numerous professional basketball players developed their games or have been recruited on these courts. Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills is an exclusive fashion center and a world-class beauty. Beverly Hills appears to be a tourist attraction destination of some importance, which each year attracts thousands of visitors from around the world. You can see in it a multitude of homes in the middle of California style, which show the exclusivity of life and the place where they are found. Curiosity: Beverly Hills is part, along with the neighborhoods of Bel Air and Holmby Hills, the so-called Platinum Triangle (literally Triangle Platinum), the more rich and lush area of the County of Los Angeles. Beverly Hills is the place of residence of many Hollywood stars: so it is quite easy to cross several celebrities of world shows in venues. Malibù

It is a city located to the west of the County of Los Angeles, California. The city of Malibu stretches for about 43 km along the Pacific coast; it is famous for its beaches and for being the home of many movies’ stars. Curiosity:riosity:

Malibù is one of the largest city of Los Angeles. Malibù , since the beginning of its history, due to its particular geographical location, has been the victim of numerous natural disasters, including floods, fires and landslides. There are many beaches. Food

TACOS AND BURRITOS Tacos and Burritos are now real dishes of this city, you can relish this food in many local dedicated precisely to Mexican cuisine.

HAMBURGER The Hamburger is the symbol of the American culture. In Los Angeles you can find burgers produced in many different ways. Behind this there are many fast food or stores dedicated precisely in making delicious burgers. You can’t leave this city without having eaten it. LIME PIE The lime pie is a classic cake made with lime, eggs, biscuits, butter and milk. It looks like a cheesecake

CHIFFON CAKE It’s a classic American donut, tall and soft. It can be stuffed and decorated in different ways. The perfect holiday

If you want to visit Los Angeles you have to go to Hollywood, Venice, Beverly Hills and Malibù. You can visit beautiful places and enjoy the American life. Hotel Bel-Air is an hotel where you can settle:

- HOTEL BEL-AIR The rooms are inspired by the '50s, with entrance from the garden and heated bathroom floors, are equipped with WiFi, flat-screen TV and iPads for ordering room service. Some rooms have fireplaces, pool, balcony, some suites include living room.