Transamerica Pyramid

This distinctive skyscraper stands atop the site where Mark Twain is said to have met the real-life Tom Sawyer whose name and anecdotes would later inspire his famous novel . (From Aerial America) Read more

As James Bond dangles from a guide rope from Zorin's blimp, we can see him pass the Transamerica Pyramid from the perspective of two terrestrial onlookers in A View to a Kill (1985) Read more

You can't go up-top but make sure to checkout the unique skyscraper from all angles, all over town . Photo-friendly. It does dominate the skyline in a great way. :)

In 1849, the very first Rosh Hashana service in San Francisco was held in a storefront near the Pyramid with 30 people. 10 days later for Yom Kippur, the number of attendees had doubled.

This is the tallest and most widely recognized building in the city , I just enjoyed seeing it. But now closed to the public.

In 1849, the very first Rosh Hashana service in San Francisco was held in a storefront near the Pyramid with 30 people. 10 days later for Yom Kippur, the number of attendees had doubled.

Amazing architecture !

The skyline of America would not be the same without this building. Take a picture from the bottom and go for a walk to North Beach district. Read more

Until the construction of the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges reduced traffic, this was the second busiest terminal in the world. Now it’s filled with shops including the highest grossing restaurant in SF

The view plus nice lady at the visitor center.

One of San Francisco's most recognizable landmarks .

Iconic statue worth taking a photo

The most famous building in the SF skyline . Best view is from Coit Tower.

Iconic modern place.

The Transamerica Pyramid, though no longer the company's headquarters, is still its logo.

Try to talk your way onto the observation deck . I couldn't.

Unusual but not very much special

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You can't go up to the top :(

its nice to eat at the small park

The postcards here are very nice.

Bring ID and patience. ...hahah

Definitely something to see...from a distance. Not worth the walk to see up close unless you're really in to architecture .

*gawks* o_o

Don't try to take the elevator to the observation deck . It's closed

Don't have a camera out near the building or they will call the cops.

Uno de los emblemas de la ciudad. Una pena que no se pueda visitar.

Não pode subir para ver a vista do prédio. Uma pena