15 San Francisco Landmarks You Must See Visual Story

By Ann Chang

Introduction

15 San Francisco Landmarks You Must See Visual Story

This curated list features some of the most famous San Francisco landmarks, from the iconic...

LANDMARK 1

Golden Gate Bridge

This bridge is probably one of the most iconic San Francisco landmarks. It's a suspension...

LANDMARK 2

Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island is one of the historic sites in San Francisco, known for its operation...

LANDMARK 3

San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge

The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, known locally as the Bay Bridge, is another of the...

LANDMARK 4

Chinatown

Established in 1848, San Francisco's Chinatown is one of the largest Chinatowns outside Asia. It...

LANDMARK 5

Twin Peaks Tavern

Opened in 1935, Twin Peaks Tavern is an iconic landmark of San Francisco. Located in...

LANDMARK 6

Ferry Building Marketplace

At the foot of Market Street stands this historic landmark in San Francisco turned gourmet...

LANDMARK 7

Golden Gate Park

Larger than New York's Central Park, Golden Gate Park is a massive urban park and...

LANDMARK 8

Coit Tower

Coit Tower opened in 1933 and sits on Telegraph Hill. You can take the wooden...

LANDMARK 9

Palace of Fine Arts

Constructed for the 1915 Panama–Pacific International Exposition, the Palace of Fine Arts is one of...

LANDMARK 10

The Swedish American Hall

Established in 1907, The Swedish American Hall is one of the lesser-known historical landmarks in...

LANDMARK 11

Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf is another of many famous landmarks in San Francisco, California. The area initially...

LANDMARK 12

San Francisco Bay

Designated as a Wetland of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention in 2013, San Francisco...

LANDMARK 13

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of the most important cultural landmarks...

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LANDMARK 14

San Francisco Opera

Right across from City Hall on Van Ness Avenue, the San Francisco Opera is another...

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LANDMARK 15

Ghirardelli Square

Ghirardelli Square is a famous landmark in San Francisco. It comprises a public square filled...

Conclusion

Conclusion

Nothing is more representative of the Golden State than San Francisco. It's the perfect place...

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