Palace of Fine Arts
Neighborhood: Marina
Nearest Train: MUNI BUS: 30
Phone: +1 415 563 6504
Fax: +1 415 567 4062
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Constructed as a temporary attraction for the 1915 Pan-Pacific International Exhibition, this Grecian temple of a monument continues to enchant and enhance the city. The original plaster, which made up the bulk of the monuments exterior, has been gradually replaced with funds raised by bond measures and the donations from the Marinas well-heeled residents who were loath to lose such a graceful part of their landscape. Swans in the adjoining lagoon glide by the soaring ochre-tinted colonnades and the imposing dome ringed with panels of centaurs and warriors engaged in battle over nubile maidens. Those column-top statues of sorrowing maidens turned away from prying eyes are using their tears to water the long-gone oaks that originally stood in the planters that they surround. Stroll inside the dome, clap your hands and marvel at the uncanny acoustics, then enjoy a picnic lunch on one of the park benches scattered to provide an unparalleled view of this gem.
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Splendid setting
Neighborhood: Marina
Nearest Train: MUNI BUS: 30
Phone: +1 415 563 6504
Fax: +1 415 567 4062
Email | Website | Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
Virtual Tour Website 1 ,2 ,3
Audio Guide
Video Guide
Constructed as a temporary attraction for the 1915 Pan-Pacific International Exhibition, this Grecian temple of a monument continues to enchant and enhance the city. The original plaster, which made up the bulk of the monuments exterior, has been gradually replaced with funds raised by bond measures and the donations from the Marinas well-heeled residents who were loath to lose such a graceful part of their landscape. Swans in the adjoining lagoon glide by the soaring ochre-tinted colonnades and the imposing dome ringed with panels of centaurs and warriors engaged in battle over nubile maidens. Those column-top statues of sorrowing maidens turned away from prying eyes are using their tears to water the long-gone oaks that originally stood in the planters that they surround. Stroll inside the dome, clap your hands and marvel at the uncanny acoustics, then enjoy a picnic lunch on one of the park benches scattered to provide an unparalleled view of this gem.
6a-9p M-SuAssociated Events
David BrombergPurchase tickets for:
Jul 19th, 2008 @7:00PM
Idina Menzel
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Aug 14th, 2008 @8:00PM
Great Big Sea
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Oct 2nd, 2008 @TBA
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Oct 2nd, 2008 @TBA
Citizen Cope
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Nov 3rd, 2008 @TBA
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Nov 3rd, 2008 @TBA
Tommy Emmanuel
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Feb 14th, 2009 @TBA
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Feb 14th, 2009 @TBA
John Prine
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Oct 24th, 2010 @8:00PM
Reviews
Beautiful and serene
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Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from Bethesda, MD on Apr 06 2007
Beautiful!
I was so surprised there was something like this in this city. It reminds me of old european art......
Reviewed by:girlliegirlkv from Torrance, ca on Apr 05 2007
loved it so much
All i ever heard was about this place or seen in movies the scenes there. This is a place where i lo...
Reviewed by:wriver1997 from Chicago, IL on Mar 12 2007
