Johannesgrad

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Entry posted by cdn94 · February 1, 2011

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Located in southwestern Valvania, Johannesgrad is the country's second largest city. For some time Johannesgrad served as the nation's capital after the Ottoman invasion and due to the fact that no war or conflict has ever reached Johannesgrad the city has numerous examples of centuries old architecture and is reknowned for its canal system. During the communist-era Johannesgrad served as the unofficial secondary capital city of Valvania and although the majority of the government offices were located in Valenna, places such as the People's Palace (the headquarters for the defense and other smaller ministries) and the National Court were located in Johannesgrad. Today, the city is the most popular tourist city in the country and thousands flock annually to see Johannesgrad's beautiful architecture and more laid back lifestyle.

People's Palace. The building's huge size can be seen when compared to the Central Station in front of it.Today, the building houses additional government administration offices and is still the headquarters for the Ministry of Defese. However, the left wing of the building has been converted into a museum.

This communist era office building once served as the headquarters for the former Vladya Automotive company. However, when the company went bankrupt the building was converted into a hotel.

These houses are just an example of the beautiful architecture that can be seen throughout the city.

These two buildings known were originally both used for the National Court of Valvania however, when the communist-era ended the majority of the government offices and national organizations were moved to Valenna. Today, the building on the right is the Johannesgrad Art Gallery and the one on the left now serves as a convention centre.

Even Johannesgrad wasn't able to escape the pop up of pre-fab apartment blocks during the communist era. One can see the contrast with the centuries old houses and buildings around them.