Columbia, the small capital of South Carolina, already played a significant role in the American Civil War. The second city in the USA to be designed on the drawing board is characterized by particularly wide streets. The idea behind the planning was the belief at the time that mosquitoes could not travel more than about 60 feet without feeding; this was intended to prevent the transmission of diseases.
Columbia
The city’s landmark is the impressive South Carolina State House. The high proportion of students (25% of the inhabitants) shapes the city’s cultural, economic and architectural landscape. Additionally, Columbia is home to Fort Jackson, the US Army’s largest basic training camp, further reinforcing the city’s young population structure. The Riverfront Park and Columbia Canal is a popular place for outdoor activities in the middle of the city.
Congaree National Park, located just outside the city limits, protects the largest contiguous old growth bottomland hardwood forest in the United States. Many of the trees are more than 500 years old and are among the largest east of the Mississippi. The park is located in the floodplain of the Congaree River; depending on the season, the forest is regularly flooded, creating a unique habitat for animals and plants.
Der Columbia Canal
Der naturbelassene Congaree River
“Eco Chambers” von Christine Rojek
“I Love You” von Bob Doster
“Neverbust Chain” von Blue Sky
“Apollo’s Cascade” von Rodney Carroll
“Tunnelvision” – Wandmalerei von Blue Sky
