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Founded in 1670 as Charles Towne in honor of King Charles II of England, Charleston adopted its present name in 1783. It moved to its present location on Oyster Point in 1680 from a location on the west bank of the Ashley River known as Albemarle Point. By 1690, Charles Towne was the fifth largest city in North America, and it remained among the ten largest cities in the United States through the 1840 census.

As the capital of the Carolina colony, Charles Towne was a center for further expansion, but remained the southernmost point of English settlement on the American mainland during the late 17th century. By the mid-18th century Charles Towne had become a bustling trade center; the hub of the Atlantic trade for the southern colonies. Charles Towne was also the wealthiest and largest city south of Philadelphia. By 1770, it was the fourth largest port in the colonies, after Boston, New York, and Philadelphia

Known for rich history, well-preserved architecture, a celebrated restaurant community and mannerly people, the Charleston area has been named both Top U.S. City and Top Destination in the World by Condé Nast Traveler 2012 Readers' Choice Awards. This is the second consecutive year the historic coastal destination has received the No. 1 U.S. City ranking.

 

 

 

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Credit cards

The most common credit card in the United States is VISA, but most ATMs accept Mastercard and American Express as well. Be sure to bring your PIN code and a picture ID. Some places might charge a fee for the use of  foreign credit cards.

Electricity Power/Voltage :

120V