Top 25 landmarks in the United States

By Lu Na
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   Alcatraz, California

Alcatraz [Photo/Xinhua]

Located about 2.4 kilometers offshore from San Francisco, Alcatraz was a military fortification, a military prison and since 1972 has been a beautiful national recreation area, with amazing scenery. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986. It is surrounded by beautiful sea, and hosts a variety of birds and other animal species as well as a number of landmarks, including the Main Cellhouse, Library, Lighthouse and the ruins of the Warden's House.


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