Des Moines (Des Moines) - the capital and largest city in the state of Iowa. The population of Des Moines in 2013 is estimated at 207.5 thousand people. The population of the urban agglomeration (Des Moines suburbs) exceeds 580 thousand people.

 

The city center (downtown), impressive for a city the size. During working hours the total number of people coming to downtown for work, more than 80 thousand people. Bus service is relatively well developed, but without the life of the car is extremely difficult.

 

Main sectors: civil service, insurance, manufacturing, commerce, services, medicine. In Des Moines based several large insurance companies.

 

Attractions & Places

 

State Capitol, Iowa (Iowa State Capitol) - this magnificent building, built between 1871 and 1886, is, both inside and outside, one of the best examples of architecture of the 19th century. Capitol is one of the main attractions of Iowa. Next to it is landscaped area with several monuments cause interest. Chief among them - a monument to soldiers and sailors.

 

In the East Village area of ​​concentrated many shops, bars and restaurants.

 

Art Museum, Des Moines Art Center with a collection of paintings, sculpture, contemporary art of the 19th and 20th centuries.

 

Park Pappajohn Sculpture Park, opened in 2009. several dozens of unusual sculptures installed in the heart of the city.

 

Botanical Garden Des Moines Botanical Center.