Located on a plain in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains on the South Platte River, the city is also in Denver County. It is the largest city in the state of Colorado and the 19th largest metropolitan area in the US.
In 2021-2022, Denver was recognized as the 14th best place to live in the United States. Due to the fact that it is located at an altitude of 1,609 meters above sea level, it is referred to as the “Mile High City.”
Founded in 1858, Denver was a major gold and silver mining center. In the second half of the 19th century, an art museum with a collection of Native American art was established there. The University of Denver, a private university founded in 1864 as Colorado Seminary, also has its headquarters in Denver.
