Science and music go hand in hand in Nashville, Tennessee, which is known both as Music City, U.S.A. and as a rival to California’s Silicon Valley because it provides so many IT jobs, particularly in health care.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakNashville is the capital of the state of Tennessee. It has its own State Capitol.
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Nashville is the capital of the state of Tennessee. It has its own State Capitol.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakThe world’s only full-size replica of the Greek Parthenon is located in Nashville. It was built in 1897 for Tennessee’s state centennial. Locals liked it so much that city fathers agreed to convert into a permanent building.
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The world’s only full-size replica of the Greek Parthenon is located in Nashville. It was built in 1897 for Tennessee’s state centennial. Locals liked it so much that city fathers agreed to convert into a permanent building.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakThis former railroad station has been converted into an expensive hotel. The building’s interior is reminiscent of a different era.
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This former railroad station has been converted into an expensive hotel. The building’s interior is reminiscent of a different era.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakLike Washington D.C., Nashville hosts an annual Cherry Blossom Festival.
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Like Washington D.C., Nashville hosts an annual Cherry Blossom Festival.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakThe Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is among the most memorable places in the city.
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The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is among the most memorable places in the city.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakThe hall of fame contains Elvis Presley memorabilia linked with the "King of Rock and Roll," who lived in Memphis, Tennessee. For example, his famous Gold Cadillac with its gilded door handles, mirrors and interior details.
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The hall of fame contains Elvis Presley memorabilia linked with the "King of Rock and Roll," who lived in Memphis, Tennessee. For example, his famous Gold Cadillac with its gilded door handles, mirrors and interior details.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakThe golden grand-piano of Elvis Presley, who learned a lot from country music performers.
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The golden grand-piano of Elvis Presley, who learned a lot from country music performers.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakThe Ryman Auditorium concert hall museum, where Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova once performed, features the stage costumes of famous country music performers. Every detail of these costumes is unique.
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The Ryman Auditorium concert hall museum, where Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova once performed, features the stage costumes of famous country music performers. Every detail of these costumes is unique.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakSculptures in Nashville reflect local history and traditions. Photo: “Recording Angel.”
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Sculptures in Nashville reflect local history and traditions. Photo: “Recording Angel.”
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakNashville is not called Music City for nothing.
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Nashville is not called Music City for nothing.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakA large medical center that conducts genetic research and a well known children’s hospital can be found in Nashville.
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A large medical center that conducts genetic research and a well known children’s hospital can be found in Nashville.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakWall mural in Nashville. .
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Wall mural in Nashville. .