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Bradbury Building

304 S. Broadway at Third Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90013
213 626 1893
Ranked #27 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Description: Famous 19th-century Italian Renaissance building in downtown Los Angeles.
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Outside isnt much but the inside is beautiful. My fav. LA building More

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Indiana
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

On a recent trip to LA, the Bradbury Building was on my list of things to see. Once I got in the area, trying to find a parking spot was a nightmare. This building is like a beacon of class & style in a not so good looking area. When I walked inside, the beauty of the interior took my... More

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Long Beach, California
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Just go. It is a fantasy world, but real. Hard to imagine architects envisioned this over 100 years ago. More

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Canyon Country
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

While working in the area I visited the famed building which at the time housed the LAPD I.A. division, and was intrigued at the history behind this building. It is absolutely gorgeous inside. Exquisite detail. Scenes from many movies have been filmed at this location one being the Jackie Robinson story. More

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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

This is an old building, with a wonderful open hallway adorned with wrought iron. Great if you like architecture and decoration. More

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malibu, ca
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

Such an interesting building. Look for Charile Chaplin on a bench and look at the back door to see a huge mural across the street. The Artist used this building in the movie. Lots of interesting buildings in downtown LA. Look up the LA conservancy and see when they give downtown tours. More

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Westwood Los Angeles County, California
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

Built as an office building in the early 20th century with an open, skylit central court. Featured in "500 Days of Summer" and "The Artist." More

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Los Angeles, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

This is truly an incredible building inside, combining several architectural designs. The center atrium is beautiful and has been featured in many films like "Double Indemnity", "Marlowe", "D.O.A.", "Chinatown", "Wolf" and "Lethal Weapon 4" . More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012
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I only ever saw the inside of this building, like most people in a state of disrepair in a certain Sci-Fi film. Our visit there was a spur of the moment one and I'm so glad we did it. The interior and Atrium are stunning and if you visit late in the day when the Sun hits at a certain... More

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Los Angeles, California
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

Nothing like the inside of this building. The craftmanship is spectacular. More

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