District is situated between the iconic Savannah River and the historic River Street , a commercial hub for over 200 years where the colony of Georgia was originally founded in 1733 . It is also the location of the original Port of Savannah .
Countless historic landmarks pepper the charming city of Savannah , such as the Cathedral of St . John the Baptist , built in the late 1800s with iconic twin spires , stained glass and intricate carvings . Visitors can wander the Savannah Historic District , a 2.5-square mile area in the heart of the city filled with more than 1,000 historically significant buildings , many of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries . A perfect ending to a day of adventure can be found at Forsyth Park , established in the 1840s as one of the city ’ s most popular gathering places .
With every historic building , every work of art , and each worn cobblestone road , these stories of the past are shared with those curious enough to seek them out . The Kessler Collection celebrates the former lives of their inspired hotels , and continues to tell their stories , encouraging guests to make it part of their own story . Start planning your historic getaway now at kesslercollection . com .
Salzburg ballroom
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