Palace of Fine Arts

Beautiful night and day. The scale is massive. Everyone is dwarfed beneath the dome. The grounds surpass the interior, but the massive fireplaces that you see on the inside are really cool too.

The Palace of Fine Arts is a neo-classical "ruin" originally constructed for the 1915 World's Fair and is the only structure from the historic event that is still situated on its original site.

Great concert hall . Well , the usual - sit in rows e,f or g - right in the center. Pick what u want to see or hear and enjoy. If the event is going to pack the house, arrive early - parking is limited

The Palace of Fine Arts is an iconic San Francisco building and one of the first you encounter upon entering the city from the Golden Gate Bridge . Read more

Fun to walk around and admire the architecture . Nearby to Crissy Field and the Presidio, so make a half day of it biking along all of them.

One of the most iconic sites in SF. Lovely for a picnic and feeding the geese swimming along in the pond .

So much larger and more impressive than I expected. Very cool to see old world architecture in such a modern city .

Most miss this while driving to the Golden Gate Bridge , which is a shame because to me it says San Francisco as much as the bridge does - walk around, contemplate, enjoy the beauty.

very cool, walk around the lake and read the signs about the history too, lots for birders to view also along lake and island the columns and rotunda are very photgenic

Nice spot for concerts , performances and seminar conferences . Outdoor area perfect for anyone looking for the right spot to take wedding portraits in the open area .

This place is beautiful! It's a great place to take pictures, relax, and enjoy a great day. A place that makes you forget that you're in San Francisco.

Come here during day or night for awesome views of this place! There are free street parking . Also there is a designated free parking lot for this place as well .

This place is a must visit for when sight seeing in SF. Just sit in the middle, lie down and stare at the ceiling. You can thank me later ;)

Definetely a must do. Do this while renting a bike to golden gate, go towards te center there is a musician there

Beautiful, relaxing and breathtaking. It’s the perfect artistic getaway in San Francisco! Visit the Rotunda or have a picnic on a sunny day.

Gorgeous architecture , but at night, some roller skaters reunite with loud music & color lights that ruin the atmosphere and of course, the pics.

Beautiful, relaxing and breathtaking. It’s the perfect artistic getaway in San Francisco! Visit the Rotunda or have a picnic on a sunny day.

You will be transported to a different land here. Walk to the middle dome, lay on the ground and look up in wonderment. There's a pretty good echo here too! The spot of many wedding photos.

Beautiful building, in a nice area to walk around (not far from where you can get a good view of Golden Gate Bridge ).

Originally built in 1915 for Panama-Pacific Expo, this remains an amazing place to visit. What out for the angry swans ; they'll chase you.

Bring a blanket and have a picnic so you can enjoy some good old people watching - especially fun when weddings are happening

The Great Houdini Escape Room is the best I've ever done. The puzzles and narrative are artful and immersive!

A must visit! Beautiful architecture , not far from the Golden Gate Bridge .

Beautiful, beautiful place out of the blue, there are ducks, turtles and crazy raccoons hahaha

This is absolutely my favorite place in San Francisco. It is beautiful,relaxing & it truly takes my breath away. It stirs up my romantic side as well . I can always recognize the scenery in a movie :-) Read more

Beautiful example of public architecture . San Francisco is lucky to host this gem.

Do a full loop here - most people just head to the center and leave but the views from all angles are equally great!

Did you know? The Palace’s design is based on a Roman ruin. It was built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition , in honor of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean and the completion of the Panama Canal . Read more

Beautiful place to visit you can chill and just watch and enjoy

Make sure you don't miss the red-eared slider turtles in the Palace Lagoon

Gorgeous! Come at off peak times (in off tourist season)

This is all that is left from the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition . Wonderfully preserved. I was here for an editorial shoot :)

Gorgeous architecture for walking around and taking photos. Beautiful neighborhood but real fancy .

A must to visit in San Francisco. So beautiful!

At the Palace of Fine Arts, there's a secret listening exhibit inside one of the columns of the rotunda. SOUND COLUMN is a musical instrument whose resonating chamber is a 60-foot-high room.

This is a quick stop, not a ton to see, but what you do see is beautiful. There's a science museum next door that's great for kids.

Don’t forget your camera . The iconic Palace of Fine Arts is one of the most photographed sites in San Francisco.

Amazing spot to take pictures.. The architecture is incredible!

Gorgeous building. Go the museum nearby to learn more. I love the swans !

Great views , awesome lake . Perfect place for photography

If you love scenic views & feeling a bit like royalty, check this place out #aesthetics haha

Beautiful piece of architecture . Have a picnic , take a walk around it. It's beautiful.

Beautiful place. Go there for a walk or a run.

Come celebrate the heart of San Francisco in our free animated 3D light spectacular under the dome at Westfield San Francisco Centre (865 Market Street) starting daily at 5 pm until September 3, 2012!

Just amazing. Don't miss this atmosphere.

Beautiful spot and great picture opportunity . . . add it to your must see list if visiting San Francisco!

There's one area where you can go up the "steps" and people watch from a height.

Kind of a trek out here, but it's quiet and beautiful. And an architectural masterpiece.

Beautiful place to roam during day light. The sights are gorgeous!

One of the most beautiful monuments in SF! Definitely worth a visit.