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City Page: Savannah
Founded in 1733, Savannah is the oldest city in Georgia and an exemplary example of eighteenth-century town planning. Today the city is a thriving cultural hub with stunning architecture, leafy squares, and a bustling seaport that connects Georgia to the world.