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Palace of Fine Arts
Sight4.8 · 26 2644.6 · 4 529≈ 45 minFree entry4.0 km from the center
A monumental classical monument in San Francisco's Marina District, originally designed by Bernard Maybeck for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Evoking a romantic Greco-Roman ruin, the open-air rotunda and curved Corinthian colonnade are framed by a tranquil artificial lagoon home to swans and migratory ducks. Completely rebuilt in durable materials in the 1960s, it remains a beloved photography location.
Highlights
- Soaring monumental classical rotunda and colonnade
- Tranquil lagoon teeming with resident swans and birds
- Intricate Greco-Roman friezes and sculpted capitals
- Iconic San Francisco setting for photography and walks
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