Palace Of Fine Arts Theatre

Park Adventure #2. How is this other worldly piece of structural art in San Francisco!?! it's so amazingly beautiful and random! The pond filled with ducks, the ice cream man rolling down the path, the green grass filled with sun bathers, and the ancient looking dome and columns make this place on of my favorite places to visit in San Francisco. Great to relax with a good book!…

A remnant of San Francisco's glorious past, this exquisite arts-and-science complex thrives in the Marina District.. In Short
Designed by architect Bernard Maybeck, this marvel was constructed in 1915 for the Panama-Pacific Exposition, which celebrated the completion of the Panama Canal and the rebirth of San Francisco following the 1906 earthquake. Today, it's home to the Exploratorium, an interactive science museum, as well as a 1,000-seat theater that's ideal for events, including the stunning Ethnic Dance Festival. At other times, it's used for film festivals, lectures and concerts.…

I love the place. My husband and I love it so much we held our wedding there. It is a magical setting for a wedding. Our wedding was a Renaissance Theme, several dozen people in period clothing. It was a sight to behold. We had a woman come up to us and tell us that she sees weddings there almost every week (she lives across the street) and ours was the most beautiful and original she has seen in all the years she lived there.

The acoustics are very interesting. If you stand in the exact center of the rotunda, and clap your hands one time (loud) the sound echoes several times quite distinctly.

There are lovely swans, too. Swimming elegantly along. Creating a dreamlike atmosophere. Esp on foggy days (not many of those in SF, right?)

The only show I have seen there was my wedding, but it was a great one.…