Tourism:Cynetia/Matoria City

==Districts==
=== Downtown ===
The Downtown District, known as "Kientru Komersia" in Matorian, and as "Komersia" in Cynetian, is the main center of Matoria City.
=== West Harbor District ===
The West Harbor District, known as "Kientru Mika Loften" in Matorian, and as "Distrita [east] [harbor]", is
=== East Harbor District ===
The West Harbor District, known as "Kientru Karta Loften" in Matorian, is
=== Alder District ===
The Alder District, known as "Kientru Aldru" in Matorian, is
=== Axbury District ===
The Axbury District, known as "Kientru Asbur" in Matorian, is
=== Baxter District ===
The Baxter District, known as "Kientru Baster" in Matorian, is
==Understand==
Matoria City is the second-largest city in Cynetia and the hub of the Matorian region. Matoria City is one of the many Cynetian cities especially known for its offbeat and weird culture, with tourist attractions such as "The Aisle of Pots and Pans," and "The Big Cheese," but also more serious monuments, such as "Buddy the Miracle Dog," and "Monument to the Unlawfully Slain Matorians." It hosts major buildings such as the Matorian Grand Olympic Stadium, the largest stadium in Cynetia. Matoria City has renowned parks as well, known for Monumental Park, a park with most of the city's serious monuments, Eldridge Park, one of the oldest parks in the city known for it's donated classical sculptures from other countries, Elmira Park, a park designated in the 1960s consisting of more quirky sculptures made by mostly the same man, and the Plata Riverwalk, a walk along the Plata River running through the middle of the city.
=== History ===
==== Establishment ====
Matoria City was established along the Matorian Peninsula as an Anglese settlement originally named "Matoriaville" in 1517. It attempted to maintain separation from Kinetia after the capture of Matoria in 1519. It did exist as a separate Anglese settlement for a while before being claimed as Kinetian land again in 1520. Matoria City originally started as three settlements: Matoria City itself on the Matorian Peninsula, Bander in the northwest, and Ketsa in the southeast. Bander was originally the largest of the three, but after Ketsa voted to join Matoria City in 1823, Matoria City was the largest of them. Bander eventually voted to join Matoria City in 1828, bringing its population to 6,532. Eventually, it passed 10,000 in 1831, 100,000 in 1893, and 1,000,000 in 1962. Matoria City especially grew after the establishment of the Peninsula Port in 1902.
==== Religion ====
Matoria City, along with most of Matoria, was the site of a heavy religious conflict with the Anglese from the 1600s to the 1700s. Matorians had loosely connected beliefs that differed with Christianity which Anglia started to push more aggressively. These conflicts became violent later on. Cynetia condemned the conflicts and Matoria attempted to join Cynetia because of them. Nowadays, Matorians have mostly converted to either atheism/agnosticism or Christianity. A small group of Matorians, mostly of older age, still believe in the old folk religions. Despite the lower following of classic Matorian beliefs, Matoria still requires some old Matorian folklore to be read and examined in schools and several festivals celebrate the old religions.
=== Climate ===
The coastal cities of Cynetia are infamously wet and cloudy, and Matoria City is barely an exception. You will experience this weather mostly in the non-summer months. In the summer, Matoria City is much more sunny, but it still rarely gets too hot. The average summer temperatures are around 20-25 C (68-77 F). The winter months are similarly affected by the coastal location. The weather doesn’t often get below 5 C (41 F) in the winter and it rarely snows. The weather is like this due to how deep the ocean is next to the city, making it experience far different weather patterns than the rest of Cynetia.
== Talk ==
People from Matoria City are very proficient linguistically. Much of them are taught Cynetian and Anglese in schools, along with their native Matorian language, although Matorian is still highly related to Cynetian. The majority of them can speak Anglese fluently.
==Get in==
For more distant passengers, the Matoria City International Airport serves the air between several cities across the continent.Important!Placeholder
===By plane===
The Matoria City International Airport is the main hub of the city. Several small helipads and airstrips are also nearby. The other closest major airport is the Kindport International Airport, approximately 84 miles (135 km) southeast of Matoria City.
====Matoria City International Airport====
=== By car ===
Several major highways and freeways run through the city. (CYT-144, I-32) insert road map maybe
Distances from other Cynetian cities:
(Estimated times are accounting for average traffic, so some of these could take far longer or far shorter than listed above)
* Drivore - 150 mi - 250 km - ~2.50 hr
* Grand Rivers - 200 mi - 325 km - ~3.25 hr
* Invetie - 250 mi - 415 km - ~4.25 hr
* Kindport - 90 mi - 140 km - ~1.50 hr
* Qarendi - 15 mi - 25 km - ~0.25 hr
* Reservotar - 95 mi - 150 km - ~1.50 hr
* Rift City - 220 mi - 350 km - ~3.50 hr
* Riverbend - 360 mi - 585 km - ~6.25 hr
* Silivola - 280 mi - 450 km - ~4.50 hr
* Sintore - 50 mi - 80 km - ~0.75 hr
* Taxí - 350 mi - 560 km - ~6.00 hr
* Zilaos - 65 mi - 105 km - ~1.00 hr
=== By train ===
==Get around==
Matoria City is super accessible by car, having several highways and freeways running through it. Walking isn't a problem in the city, being one of the most walkable cities in the country. Some metro lines also run through the city, connecting parts of downtown and even the outskirts. 
== See ==
Most of the tourist sites are in and around Downtown and the harbor districts, which is under the peninsula.
=== Landmarks ===
Aisle of Pots and Pans
Large sculpture installment on Garbley Street featuring several giant pots and pans on a forested median of the city street. It was made in 1973.
The Big Cheese
A large sculpture of cheese that appears to be sinking into the pavement of the Plata Riverwalk. It was donated in 1985 by Reservotar Cheese.
Buddy The Miracle Dog Monument
Designated in Monumental Park in 2004, it was named after Buddy, a Kelsing Shepherd owned by the former Matoria City mayor, Sihat Burnham. He made international news when members of the Cynetian Animal Liberation Group tried to shoot the dog in October 1996, due to their "irreverence towards pets." He ran with just some injuries on his leg. This was one of the many events leading to the government forcefully dissolving CALG, and Buddy was remembered ever since. "Buddy was a loving dog who would walk by anyone, say a quick hello and everything. He just loved every resident, probably even more than I did he was that great." - Sihat Burnham, December 14th, 2003. Buddy lived from August 15th, 1988 to December 13th, 2003.
Explorers Hit Water
A marble sculpture dedicated in 1942 on the viewpoint at Raunal Park, sculpted by Harvey John Wesley. It features two men on a small pedestal. One of the men is pointing towards the ocean with an excited expression and the other man holds his chest as he's trying to look on.
George M. Wallace Bridge
The third bridge installment on CYT-144 over the Plata River. The other two bridges were simply called the Plata River Bridge. The first one was built in 1892, becoming the first bridge in Matoria City and the first to ever cross the Plata River. It was made for the purpose of connecting the industries of Matoria City and Qarendi, mostly getting produce from Qarendi to the ports of Matoria City. The first bridge was designed by architect George M. Wallace. In 1895, the bridge suffered a huge fire that partially collapsed it. Nobody was on the bridge at the time. The second bridge was designed slightly differently but still by the same architect. On October 2nd, 1898, high winds caused a large boat on the Plata River to spin out of control and hit the bridge. In turn, one of the bridge supports snapped. Wallace came over to examine the damage before the bridge caved in on him, killing him. The third bridge was designed by Robert D. Putnam, named in honor of Wallace with a very different design. The design became well known all around Cynetia after it was finished in 1901, and later the world. Nowadays, despite modern truckers now taking the Samopiqua Bridge on I-32, this bridge is often backed up with traffic, becoming known as the "Bottleneck Bridge" by locals. Though mostly passionate nicknames are used for the bridge. [will make these when I actually design this thing]
Monument to the Unlawfully Slain Matorians
Designated in Eldridge Park in 1900s, it's one of the few sculptures in the park to not be a foreign donation. It was made as a monument to those who died in the Matorian Conflict with the Anglese. Later in the city's history, people suggested the monument should move to Monumental Park, but the sculptor, Noul Camret, often believed the location in Eldridge Park was a great idea. It's close to several sculptures donated by Anglia, and he believed this could be a great representation of the time Cynetia and Anglia finally found peace.
=== Museums ===
Matoria City Museum of Art 
Renowned art collection in the east side of the Downtown District. It features an entire collection dedicated to Cynetian artists as well as sections for classical and contemporary art. Art in the museum comes from over 30 different countries with some coming from renowned names, such as Pierre Laumont and William Kartovsky.
Matorian History Museum 
A museum in the West Harbor District detailing the history of the Matorian natives and their conflict with the Anglese. It also covers the general history of Cynetia, spanning from prehistory to the modern era.
=== Parks ===
Eldridge Park 
One of the oldest parks in Matoria City, made in the 1700s. Though in the late 1800s, several classical sculptures were donated from countries such as Anglia and Creotia.
Elmira Park 
A park designated in the 1960s by Albert Lamb, with most of the sculptures made from him in the 1940s-1960s.
Memorial Park 
A park designated in the 1930s dedicated to memorials about events in Matoria City's history.
Peninsula Port 
Busy port for cargo and passenger ships in the city. There are also several restaurants, shops, and parks around the port.
Plata Harbor 
One of the oldest harbors in Matoria City. It's now used widely for recreation and has a lot of restaurants and shops nearby.
Plata Riverwalk 
A walk along the Plata River in the west side of the Downtown District.
Raunal Park 
A park on the top of Raunal Ridge, a 532-foot (163-meter) ridge that cuts through the Matorian Peninsula. The park has a fountain, the sculpture "Explorers Hit Water", and a viewpoint of the ocean and the rest of the city.
=== Nature and Wildlife ===
Matoria City is surrounded by scenic forested hills that outline the Plata River.
Mikua Hills Trails 
Scenic hiking trails within the dense forests of the Mikua Hills northwest of the city.
Naspit Beach 
A beach directly above the Matorian Peninsula known for its smooth sandy shores outlined by impressive rock formations full of tidepools.
Pioneer Rock 
A rock formation overlooking the east side of the city which is a free-standing pillar among Barber Hill.
=== Further Travels ===
Bath Houses of Zilaos 
Built in 1902 in the city of Zilaos, these bath houses are still operating to this day.
Distance: ~45 min
Lake Bari 
In the province of Bari, this reservoir (?) is surrounded by the Southern Siluk Hills. It has the Lake Bari Village resort community which is the main draw to the lake.
Distance: ~45 min
Lake Karton 
This reservoir is dotted with scenic hills and is a good place to boat on the water. Every year on May 17th, people boat around the lake in costume. The Lake Karton resort community also exists along the lake.
Distance: ~45 min
Warner Mansion 
A supposedly haunted historic mansion just outside of Benaer. It was owned by the Warner family until 1893 during the family's mysterious disappearance, still unsolved to this day. It is one of the most popular "haunted" sites in Cynetia.
Distance: ~25 min
==Do==
Cynetian National Aquarium 
Largest aquarium in Cynetia, sitting on the end of the Harbor District overlooking the ocean.
The Matoria City Music Experience 
A large museum in Matoria City full of artifacts from music history, including many sections dedicated to notable Cynetian artists and the Matoria City rock scene. Other exhibits include histories of genres and videography/performance art in music. It also features several wax figures of different artists. It also features a large dome-shaped room that projects music videos for recent hit songs. On some occasions, artists have even performed in said room. The building also includes a few exhibits made for children as well as interactive exhibits for all ages. The museum opened in 2003 and opened a smaller location in Camden, Anglia in 2010. A location was planned to open in New Stafford, Menneria but the project was scrapped by 2019.
==Learn==
==Buy==
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==Sleep==
There are numerous options for places to stay in Matoria City.
=== Closer to the Airport ===
These are good options if you're stopping in Matoria City en route to another city and staying overnight. They can also be viable options if you're looking to save money, as a high amount of cheaper places to stay are in close proximity to the airport.
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=== In Downtown ===
Most attractions in Matoria City are in the middle of downtown, so these can help minimize distance in the long run. However, these hotels are some of the more expensive ones in the whole city.
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=== By The Harbor ===
Many of these hotels also provide walking distances to attractions on the harbor and short drives to downtown. Though most of these hotels are some of the most expensive in the entire city, especially since quite a few try to take on a more prestigious look and take advantage of their views of the ocean. There are a fair few motels in the harbor area that are much cheaper, but some of these aren't in clean condition.
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=== Elsewhere in the City ===
There aren't many hotels in other parts of the city. Motels and vacation homes are far more prominent here.
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=== Outside the City ===
Can't find anywhere sufficient to stay within Matoria City? Qarendi is another large city nearby that's 15 minutes between the centers of the cities by car and is sure to have many places to stay. Sintore is also a sufficient city, but it's somewhat further. Both Qarendi and Sintore are filled with cheaper options if you're looking to save money.
==Connect==
==Stay safe==
In the winter, intense rainstorms start to grow more common, some even having the potential to cause floods. The last flood was in February 2023. No injuries were reported but many structures were damaged. In the summer, wildfire smoke can sometimes pour into Matoria City. While Matoria City and inland Matoria have less wildfire danger than the rest of the country, fires can still happen and smoke from further fires could reach the city. In late August and early September 2013, a sudden chain of fires appeared throughout Matoria. One fire started on Barber Hill east of the city on August 29th. The fire quickly became a large scare and Matoria City prepared for the worst case scenario. The fire was put out quickly, but it damaged 16 structures on the outskirts of the city.
==Stay healthy==
==Respect==
=== Cultural Differences ===
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