Gotham City
Gotham City, New Jersey; The home of Batman, the masked vigilante protecting the city from nameless lackeys to villainous scum alike. But, apart from the crime, corruption and eerie cityscape Gotham has to offer, it still has some fairly unique aspects that really puts it ahead of most places in the United States.
Sure, Gotham’s seen its fair share of near-apocalypse by the hands of heartless villains such as Ra's al Ghul and Bane, but that simply makes visiting Gotham City even more exciting and memorable!
Everyday Life, euphemistically presented.
The daylight operations of Gotham City are
much like other metropolitan areas, as most businesses work within Gotham’s
economic centre of manufacturing, arts, jewellery and other industries.
Companies such as Wayne Enterprises are renowned for their economic impact on
Gotham’s corporate sector, through the development and research of advanced technologies.
Not surprisingly, there are criminal organizations established illegally to abuse these businesses, such as gangs and crime families. Some of these gangs are united, such as Black Mask and Great White, possessing greater power and authority than smaller criminal organizations.
Not surprisingly, there are criminal organizations established illegally to abuse these businesses, such as gangs and crime families. Some of these gangs are united, such as Black Mask and Great White, possessing greater power and authority than smaller criminal organizations.
Tourist Hot-spots
Gotham City is full of interesting places
to explore, such as Ace Chemical Processing Inc. and the Gotham Docks. But,
I’ll leave that to you to find out for yourselves. I’ll give you tastes of two
of the most well-known places in Gotham.One of the go-to places in Gotham City is the famous Wayne Manor at 1007, Mountain Drive. This rustic building has been passed down from generation to generation in the Wayne family line, now currently housing Bruce Wayne and his trusted butler, Alfred Pennyworth. Rumour has it; the legendary Batcave is hidden well beneath the manor, though no actual solid evidence has been able to prove such theories.
Though walling a well-worn façade, Wayne Manor had been burned down by Ra's al Ghul in 2005, but was rebuilt the way it was by 2013.
On the complete polar opposite, Arkham Asylum is an extremely questionable yet oddly comforting place to visit, filled with all sorts of crazed criminals and psychopaths with varying sanity levels, giving you a very wide spectrum on life through their eyes.
Located on the outskirts of Gotham City, Arkham served as a former hospital for mentally-ill patients, now it acts as an asylum for the criminally insane, which included its original founder, Amadeus Arkham. Even with its twisted back story, the staff members at the asylum also offer interesting insight into life at Arkham, such as Harleen “Harley Quinn” Quinzel and Aaron Cash.
Other Notable Aspects
The GCPD (Gotham City Police Department) is
a core factor in maintaining the safety in Gotham City, especially during its
night life. Commissioner Jim Gordon, one of the department’s few incorruptible
officers, is well-known for his assistance with Batman in the arrest and
overthrow of Joker and Bane.
In terms of Gotham’s architecture, the city maintains a combination of Art Deco, Neo-Gothic and Post-Modernist façade styles from reconstructions over the course of time. Some notable pieces of Gotham’s culture are seen in its tall buildings and gargoyle statues littered around the skyline.
In terms of Gotham’s architecture, the city maintains a combination of Art Deco, Neo-Gothic and Post-Modernist façade styles from reconstructions over the course of time. Some notable pieces of Gotham’s culture are seen in its tall buildings and gargoyle statues littered around the skyline.
Sometimes, you might even see the Bat Signal in action! *flails arms*
Conclusion
If you’re looking for some action in your
next holiday, think about Gotham City as a choice. Maybe you might bump into
the Batman while you’re there.
Though Gotham may not offer any fantastic hotels or signature food items, it is well-established for its historical cityscape over the years, as well as its notorious denizens that roam the city (and its underground networks).
Though Gotham may not offer any fantastic hotels or signature food items, it is well-established for its historical cityscape over the years, as well as its notorious denizens that roam the city (and its underground networks).
References
Wanted to find out more about Gotham City before you get a face-full of Joker Venom (which is highly unlikely since the Joker's downfall in 2008)? Check out these nifty websites with more content on the people and back story of Gotham to keep you in the know.- Gotham City (n.d.). Retrieved April 15, 2014, from http://batman.wikia.com/wiki/Gotham_City.
- Gotham City (Location) (2013). Retrieved April 15, 2014, from http://www.comicvine.com/gotham-city/4020-23611/.
- Gotham City Map (2013). Retrieved April 15, 2014, from http://batmangothamcity.net/gotham-city-map-archive/.
- Gotham City (2014). Retrieved April 15, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gotham_City.
- Gotham City (Nolan Films) (n.d.). Retrieved April 15, 2014, from http://batman.wikia.com/wiki/Gotham_City_(Nolan_Films).
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