Palace of Fine Arts

　　    Introduction   　　The Palace of Fine Arts was built on December 8, 1913, as the exhibition hall for the Panama–Pacific International Exposition. It was a temporary structure made of wood and plaster. After the exposition ended, it was the only building spared from demolition. On Art Preservation Day in October 1915, supporters of saving the Palace collected 33,000 signatures and raised $350,000 to rebuild it using permanent materials. Thanks to the opposition from San Francisco residents, the Palace, which was originally meant to be torn down, was preserved. The Palace of Fine Arts was the last major building to commence construction for the exposition. It primarily features a large domed rotunda, complemented by arches and stone columns. This neoclassical structure, designed to resemble the ruins of ancient Rome, was created by architect Bernard Ralph Maybeck, who was born in New York City and lived in Berkeley. The design of the Palace aimed to present a visually stunning and majestic aesthetic.        Transportation  　　It can be reached by taking bus number 30 from North Point Street.  　    Admission / Opening Hours   　　Free

　　 San Francisco, USA