Los Angeles Architecture Tours
The world famous “Hollywood Sign” is the most visible landmarks in Los Angeles. The city is known for a number of buildings of architectural excellence. Los Angeles architecture Tours takes you to sites like Griffith Observatory, Watts Towers, and the Hollywood Hills. The building laws in the city previously, restricted high constructions. The reason was partly because of the chances of earthquakes.
If you look at Los Angeles now, you will find the towering skyscrapers noted for their layout and architecture. Make a note of the places and get set with your tour. In addition, tourist guides are always there to help you out.
Famous Los Angeles Architecture Sites
We have compiled a list of famous architectural landmarks of Los Angeles that you may want to visit. The names are given below:-
Hollywood Hills – Hollywood Sign
The Hollywood Sign was completed in 1923 and is located in Mount Lee. The structure is 15 meter high. If you want to take a closer view, you can take a drive near the hillside areas. There is no admission fee required.
Fact File
The Hollywood Sign was designed by architect Thomas Fisk Goff.
Mayan Theater
The Mayan Theater is located at 1040 Hill Street and was completed in 1927. The shiny tiles of the theater are similar to the designs and tiles in the Guatemala Sun Temple. As you walk through the theater, the colorful Mayan figures would appeal you. These figures include the great Mayan God Huitzilopochtli. Apart from this the layout there are geometric mosaics akin to the Yucatan cities.
Fact File
Walls, Clements and Morgan designed the Mayan theater.
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Located in 555 W.Temple Street, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels was open to the public 2002 onwards. One of the major artwork of the cathedral is the tapestries of the “Communion of Saints”, painted by John Nava. The cathedral has the largest alabaster in USA. The ancient stained glass windows are now replaced by warm hued illumination.
Fact File
The Cathedral was designed by Jose' Moneo.
Los Angeles International Airport
The country’s International Airport forms the primary point of all your Los Angeles Architecture Tours. All the constructional and allied works was completed in 1928. Watch out for the 8-armed light fixtures that are complementary. The airport is known as one of the futuristic buildings in the country. It also acts as a joint civil military hub, by providing the base for the United States Coast Guard.
Fact File
The Airport was developed by a team of enterprising architects that included names like Paul William and Welton Becket.
Union Station
Union Station was open to the natives since 1939 and is located in 800N, Alameda St. As you visit the place you would find the structure is a combination of Mission Revival, Dutch Colonial Revival Style, and the Modern style. You also have architectural motifs like an eight pointed star.
Fact File
United Station was designed by John Parkinson and Donald B. Parkinson. They were a father-son team.
They also took help from eminent architects like Jan van der Linden
Most Visited Los Angeles Land Marks
Apart from the names mentioned above, the other famous landmarks that you can visit at are-
- Grauman's Chinese Theater
- Angels Flight
- Biltmore Hotel
- Bradbury Building
- California Plaza
- Catalina Casino
- Crystal Cathedral
- Egyptian Theater
- El Capitan Theatre
- Eastern Columbia Building
- Ennis-Brown House
Los Angeles Architecture tours can be economical as well as high priced. It depends upon the destinations that you would choose. Most of the sites are open on the weekdays. They are closed in the weekends and on public holidays.
Last updated on 21/9/2010
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