The Palace of Fine Arts

Graceful and grand, the Palace of Fine Arts stands as one of San Francisco’s most enchanting landmarks — a dreamscape of classical arches reflected in a tranquil lagoon. Originally built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, it remains a symbol of art, imagination, and timeless beauty.

Stroll beneath its soaring rotunda, where sculpted columns meet the open sky, and watch swans glide across the still water. Whether bathed in morning light or glowing softly at dusk, the Palace offers a quiet moment of wonder — a place where history feels alive and the city’s heart beats softly in reflection.