City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles was founded in September 1781 by the Spanish Governor of California, Felipe de Neve. Today, L.A. has an estimated population of around 4 million which makes it the second largest city in the United States after New York.

The multi national and multi cultural population from more than 140 countries gives Los Angeles its polyglot character.

L.A. is the center of economy, business and culture in California with numerous universities, research institutions, theatres, museums and its famous entertainment industry.

Visitors can choose from a great variety of sights and cultural offerings such as the Hammer Museum, the Southwest Museum and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art or the Walt Disney Concert Hall which was opened in 2003 and is the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. On the other hand, L.A. also offers beach life at Santa Monica Bay.