You'll be able to watch the key moments of the Games in peace and quiet.

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Located in the southern Higashiyama area, Maruyama Koen is usually a good spot to take in some peace and quiet after temple-hopping in Kyoto.

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They talk almost incessantly to visitors, which can be disconcerting if you are in the mood for peace and quiet, but that's why I know they have several nicknames for their beloved hometown.... N'awlins, The Crescent City, The Big Easy, and America's Most Interesting City.

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