Palace of Fine Arts

The Palace of Fine Arts is a monumental structure originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition to exhibit works of art presented there. Today it is a popular attraction for tourists and locals and is a favorite spot for weddings and other such events. It was one of ten palaces and is one of few Exposition buildings still standing. One interesting thing to note is that it isn't the original structure. These palaces were never meant to be permanent structures and were built out of materials not designed to handle the weather for posterity. As a result the structure was rebuilt our of a more permanent material and that is what exists today.

We stopped here during our Bike Ride of San Francisco on our way back to Fisherman's Wharf. It was a great place to take a break and enjoy the beauty of this amazing structure. There seemed to be lots of activity with multiple weddings going on and other groups taking photographs. We found a nice bench to stop at and enjoy everything the area had to offer. I could have stayed longer but we were beginning to get tired.