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San Francisco City Hall

1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102
415-701-2311
As featured in San Francisco on a budget
Ranked #63 of 347 attractions in San Francisco
4.0 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Government Buildings
Fee: No
Description: The dome of this venerable Government building is a replica of the one crowning St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
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San Francisco, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The forecourt with the artworks and the picture on the steps was fun for the family but when we found out the building was on springs we tried them out. Why don't you? More

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Winnersh, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

It's definitely worth having a walk around City Hall. The building itself is beautiful from the outside but once you get inside it is stunning. The grand staircase (where Harvey Milk was famously shot and killed) is very impressive and obviously popular with the wedding crowd as we saw at least 4 different couples having their wedding photos taken while... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

There are many tours available and you'll see all the newlyweds in the halls! More

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San Francisco, California
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

For a public building, this is a fine example of beaux art rebuilding after the 1906 earthquake. You can just sit and rest, use the restroom, have coffee, explore the changing art exhibit on the lower level. A free treat in our City! More

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Belmont, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

The staff was excellent and helpful and funny, clearly, they like working there. Information signs could be clearer though. The interior is beautiful, worth going just to see it. Many people waiting to get married on the steps under the dome, lots of happiness on the day I was there. Be prepared to go through security, and they are paying... More

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Moss Beach, California
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110 reviews 110 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

City Hall - Crime scene where Former Superviosr Dan White shot and killed Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone in 1978. Also the place where newly elected Mayor Gavin Newsom, authorized the issuance of Same-sex marriage licenses. Weddings took place between February 12 and March 11, 2004. The weddings were halted by the California Supreme Court on March 11,... More

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See 61 more reviews by Cid Y for San Francisco
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274 helpful votes 274 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

For best visit, take the Cityguides walking tour (free, led by volunteers, check their website for schedules). More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

The architecture is absolutely beautiful here. Be sure to spend some time in the Rotunda. If you're lucky you'll be able to drop in on a wedding. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

San Francisco's City Hall is home to the 5th. largest rotunda in the world! More

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San Francisco Bay Area
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

We've lived in the Bay Area for years and never saw the inside of this building until our son got married here. It was truly breathtaking...the old architecture is just stunning. More

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