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Transamerica Pyramid
Structure and Monument
Financial District, San Francisco
"The most famous building in the SF skyline."(3 Tips)
"Iconic modern place."(2 Tips)
"Don't try to take the elevator to the observation deck."(2 Tips)
"The view plus nice lady at the visitor center."(3 Tips)
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Smithsonian ChannelJune 23, 2011This distinctive skyscraper stands atop the site where Mark Twain is said to have met the real-life Tom Sawyer whose name and anecdotes would later inspire his famous novel. (From Aerial America) Read more
FilmsquareJune 7, 2013As James Bond dangles from a guide rope from Zorin's blimp, we can see him pass the Transamerica Pyramid from the perspective of two terrestrial onlookers in A View to a Kill (1985) Read more
Aaron CruzJuly 26, 2014You can't go up-top but make sure to checkout the unique skyscraper from all angles, all over town. Photo-friendly. It does dominate the skyline in a great way. :)
Lena BMarch 13, 2014This is the tallest and most widely recognized building in the city, I just enjoyed seeing it. But now closed to the public.
Contemporary Jewish MuseumApril 9, 2012In 1849, the very first Rosh Hashana service in San Francisco was held in a storefront near the Pyramid with 30 people. 10 days later for Yom Kippur, the number of attendees had doubled.
Contemporary Jewish MuseumApril 9, 2012In 1849, the very first Rosh Hashana service in San Francisco was held in a storefront near the Pyramid with 30 people. 10 days later for Yom Kippur, the number of attendees had doubled.
mylifeisgorgeousOctober 23, 2011The skyline of America would not be the same without this building. Take a picture from the bottom and go for a walk to North Beach district. Read more
Bloomberg TVJune 10, 2013The Transamerica Pyramid, though no longer the company's headquarters, is still its logo.
EY Customer HuntOctober 12, 2012Until the construction of the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges reduced traffic, this was the second busiest terminal in the world. Now it’s filled with shops including the highest grossing restaurant in SF
Alex BaldwinAugust 22, 2015Starting point for
Charles TabangcoraMay 23, 2011Definitely something to see...from a distance. Not worth the walk to see up close unless you're really in to architecture.
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Transamerica Pyramid
600 Montgomery St (at Washington St)
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States
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