Best Modern Buildings in California
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Griffith Observatory
Astronomical observatory and science museum featuring modern Art Deco architecture and scenic views of the city and the Hollywood Sign.
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Walt Disney Concert Hall
Modern concert hall designed by Frank Gehry, known for its striking architecture and as the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. It hosts a variety of classical, contemporary, and jazz performances.
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Coit Tower
64-meter high Art Deco observation tower built in 1933, featuring murals and panoramic views of the city and bay.
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Union Station
Historic and iconic train station serving as a major transportation hub and cultural landmark featuring modern architecture.
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Los Angeles City Hall
This 27-storey skyscraper is one of the landmarks of Los Angeles, its clear white façade standing out against the deep blue sky.
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Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
This post-modern Roman Catholic cathedral (finished in 2002) is a must-see when in Los Angeles.
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Wave Organ
The Wave Organ is a sculpture located in San Francisco, California. It was constructed on the shore of San Francisco Bay in May 1986 by the…
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De Young Museum
Located in the Golden Gate Park, this long-operating museum (opened in 1895) offers its visitors a look at great collections of art.
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Transamerica Pyramid
Together with the Golden Gate, this building is an icon of San Francisco.
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Geisel Library
Geisel Library is the main library building of the University of California, San Diego.
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Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption
Also known as St. Mary's Cathedral, this rather modern church is not only a religious site, but also an interesting architectural attraction.
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Christ Cathedral
Christ Cathedral, formerly and informally known as the Crystal Cathedral, is an American church building of the Roman Catholic Diocese of…
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Tower Theatre
The Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts is a historic Streamline Moderne mixed-use theater in Fresno, California.
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Santa Ana Downtown
Downtown Santa Ana, also called Downtown Orange County, is the city center of Santa Ana, the county seat of Orange County, California.
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