San Francisco Landmarks
Like most major cities, San Francisco has landmarks that characterize it and distinguish it iconographically from other cities. The most famous and recognizable is certainly the Golden Gate Bridge, the famous red bridge that crosses the San Francisco Bay, but there are certainly other prominent ones. For example, the Transamerica Pyramid, the futuristic skyscraper that stands out on the San Francisco skyline; Coit Tower, an observation tower with stunning 360-degree views of the entire city; the Palace of Fine Arts, a magnificent monument with neoclassical features built for the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition; andFort Point, a historic fort located at the southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge.
In addition, there are churches, statues and memorials of various kinds that beautify the city. Below are our insights on the major landmarks in San Francisco:
Golden Gate Bridge: Best Views, Toll, and History of San Francisco’s Famous Bridge
Palace of Fine Arts: Unprecedented Classical Architecture in San Francisco
Transamerica Pyramid: the Futuristic Skyscraper in San Francisco
Visit San Francisco’s City Hall, the “People’s Place”
