4000 kilometer long, 100 years old, this is the most famous road in the world

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Route 66 highway connects eight states of America.

It has the status of a historical site of America.

The film 'Cars' has been made on Route 66.

New Delhi. Now a network of roads has been spread in the world. Some roads and highways are famous for their historical importance. But, do you know which is the most famous highway in the world? If you don't know then know. The world's most famous highway is America's Route 66. It connects America's Chicago to California. This 4,000 kilometer long highway is also called Mother Road. Not only have films and serials been made in the name of this highway, many lyricists have also written songs keeping it at the center. The Route 66 shield was designed by Dwight D. Eisenhower, who would later become the 34th President of the United States.

Route 66 was opened on November 11, 1926 and was one of the original US highways. This 4,000 kilometer long highway originates from the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas and the Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona. In 1985, the government decommissioned this highway by creating an inter-state highway network. But, the glory of this highway still remains intact and people travel on it.

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Has got the status of historical place
Route 66 has the status of an American historical site. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has given it the status of National Scenic Byway. There are also two museums in America depicting the history of Route 66. The Route 66 Museum in Clinton, Oklahoma, and the Route 66 Mother Road Museum in Victorville, California receive large numbers of visitors each year.

Route 66 connects 8 states
This highway passes through eight states of America – Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. Many events and festivals are held in honor of Route 66. The Route 66 International Festival in Springfield, Illinois and the Route 66 Cruisin Reunion in Ontario, California are quite famous.

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Film and serial have been made
Songs have also been composed on Route 66. “Get Your Kicks on Route 66,” written by Bobby Troup, became very popular and has been sung by many famous singers. The film 'Cars' has been made on Route 66. Similarly, the TV show “Route 66” was also made on the highway. It was broadcast from 1960-1964.

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