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fuchsiagrl1 said…, the palace of fine arts, the legion of honor museum, a huge windmill, golden gate park, and more. after… continue reading »
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t3012 said
…. It was then off to the Palace of the Fine Arts, on what was essentially an overcast afternoon… continue reading »
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Flying kiwi said… Gate bridge and had a look at the Palace of Fine Arts, which is a lovely building/park with pillars etc… continue reading »
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backpacker said
…, where some scenes from Vertigo were shot), Palace of Fine Arts (built for the World's Fair… continue reading »
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Howe said… been reported found. Following this site, we took a ride to the Palace of Fine Arts designed… continue reading »
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RachelS89 said…, the Palace of Fine Arts, and Alcatraz were all on our list of things to do. But, overall, my favorite part… continue reading »
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backpacker said
…, and then heads to Fort Mason, passing the Palace of Fine Arts. I get off, before the bus reaches the fort and I… continue reading »
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AK Andy said… feel the wind worse. We also went to the Palace of Fine Arts, a really interesting place… continue reading »
Real Traveler reviews for Palace of Fine Arts
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Rated:
Palace of Fine Arts
"Surprising"
I was surprised to find a place like this in San Francisco. It looks more like a building you would find in Europe than in California.
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More information on Palace of Fine Arts
Erected in 1915 for the Panama-Pacific International Expo, the Palace of Fine Arts is a picturesque architectural structure which many people consider to be one of the most photogenic sites in the city. The Palace enjoys its prime location at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge and boasts tranquil grounds and a striking ambiance that recollects the Romans. In the gallery area inside, visitors will find the Exploratorium-- a science museum for all ages-- and Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, a 1,000 seat auditorium that hosts events from famous speakers and poetry festivals to music concerts galore.
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Erected in 1915 for the Panama-Pacific International Expo, the Palace of Fine Arts is a picturesque architectural structure which many pe...
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backpacker said
…, where some scenes from Vertigo were shot), Palace of Fine Arts (built for the World's Fair… continue reading »
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