Sightseeing in San Francisco - what to see. Complete travel guide
One of the most beautiful cities in California - San Francisco - is located near the coast of Pacific Ocean. The architectural ensemble of the city combines culture, traditions and customs of various peoples and countries. In San Francisco are well-developed automotive and petrochemical industry, shipbuilding and aircraft construction. Located between the strait, the gulf and the ocean, this city is famous for the development of commercial shipping and great service industries. On the territory of the city is located the famous Silicon Valley, where are headquartered companies that are known as world leaders in the electronics industry, Internet resources, and more.
The city of San Francisco will be of great pleasure to visit for those tourists who love bright and engaging excursions and city exploration. Many city landmarks and sites are of global … 
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City guests will not lack entertainments and ways to spend time as it can be claimed beyond a doubt that the city of San Francisco offers the richest choice of entertainments meeting each … Open
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Painted Lady architectural complex lies in the historic district of San Francisco. This is the title of several Victorian villas located next to each other and that managed to survive during the devastating earthquake of 1906. The historical buildings own this name due to the bright color of the facades. Such an exterior was acquired during the reconstruction in 1963.
1. Sparing tourists should keep in mind during a vacation in San Francisco that city museums are free to visit several times per month. All tourist information offices provide all the … Open
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The most unusual religious landmark of San Francisco is Grace Cathedral. Its construction began in 1906 and was completed in the second half of the 20th century. Nevertheless, it is difficult to imagine that the building is new. The Cathedral is created in the best manner of the past. Its interior is a true example of the Neo-Gothic style. Visitors can appreciate beautiful frescoes and stained glass windows, as well as decor elements made of bronze. 
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City tours, excursions and tickets in San Francisco and surroundings
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Map of all shopping areas
Shopping streets in San Francisco
♥ Shopping area ' Union Square' San Francisco, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Fillmore Street' San Francisco, 2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Florida Street' Buenos Aires, 2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Haight Ashbury' San Francisco, 2.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area 'Union Street' San Francisco, 3.3 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all parks
National and city parks around San Francisco
♥ City Park 'San Francisco' , 2.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'K & J Smith Land Acquisition - Quittie Creek Nature Park Expansion' , 7.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Local Park 'Rivas C' , 8.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'San Bruno Mountain' , 8.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Recreation Area 'Foster Bay' , 13.4 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all art museums
Art galleries in San Francisco and around
♥ Art museum 'Asian Art Museum of San Francisco' San Francisco, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Femina Potens Art Gallery' San Francisco, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'San Francisco Museum of Modern Art' San Francisco, 1.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Exploratorium' San Francisco, 3.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'M. H. de Young Memorial Museum' San Francisco, 4.5 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around San Francisco from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Golden Gate Bridge
From the series “15 Unofficial Man-Made Wonders of the World”
Check on the map: Distance from San Francisco center - 7.1 km.
Today, one of the most beautiful and grandiose bridges in the world is known as one of the most popular places for a suicide. More than 1 200 people have committed suicide throwing themselves off. Currently, police is taking all possible measures to patrol the bridge. In recent years, security officers annually take out of bridge about 70 people, who try to commit suicide. In addition to the hopeless individuals, the bridge attracts a huge number of travelers who want to enjoy this magnificent structure. You can ride a taxi or a rental car here or use dedicated lanes for cyclists and pedestrians. …
Read further Distance from San Francisco center - 7.1 km.
Alcatraz Museum
From the series “15 Unofficial Man-Made Wonders of the World”
Check on the map: Distance from San Francisco center - 5.8 km.
The prison differed with strict regime. No case of escape from there was recorded for 29 years of its existence. The decision to close the prison was made in 1963. Since then, until 1971, Alcatraz Island was in ruins. It was planned to place a large federal monument on the island, but later it was just announced that an open-air museum open to public access will be open there. Each year, the unusual Alcatraz museum is visited by more than a million travelers who want to take a stroll through the territory of one of the oldest and legendary prisons of the planet. …
Read further Distance from San Francisco center - 5.8 km.
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Not only hotels in Beijing or Shanghai will benefit from this but also many destinations around the world as the Chinese like to travel. In 2021, there has been a spike in international departures of more than 200% in China. The total number of departures reached 30 million. Of course, this is far away from the pre-covid levels – the country is expected to reach them by 2023. The forecast looks very promising: 88 million international departures (+108%) in 2022 and another +44% in 2023. The forecast is positive despite the restrictions during the Chinese New Year period caused by the outbreak of the disease in the Hebei and Heilongjiang provinces.
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Not only hotels in Beijing or Shanghai will benefit from this but also many destinations around the world as the Chinese like to travel. In 2021, there has been a spike in international departures of more than 200% in China. The total number of departures reached 30 million. Of course, this is far away from the pre-covid levels – the country is expected to reach them by 2023. The forecast looks very promising: 88 million international departures (+108%) in 2022 and another +44% in 2023. The forecast is positive despite the restrictions during the Chinese New Year period caused by the outbreak of the disease in the Hebei and Heilongjiang provinces.
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Search touristic sites on the map of San Francisco
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