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City Hall


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #53 of 641 attractions in San Francisco
Traveler 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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Attraction type: Architectural building, Government building
Address: 200 Polk Street at Grove Street San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel: 415 554 4933
Fax: 415 554 4936

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5 of 5 stars
wolfzero2   2 contributions
Seattle
Nov 11, 2009

We visited on a Monday and happen to get there 5 min before noon. There was a tour starting at noon. I highly recommend taking it. Lasted about an hour but head the amazing history behind this magnificent building. The "city hall" rivals any state capitol buildings I've seen. The tour guide brought so much color to the history of... more

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3 of 5 stars
catp79   111 contributions
Winchester
Aug 22, 2009

We only managed to see the outside as we visited on a Sunday and found it closed. We probably should've guessed it would be but hey ho, you live and learn! What we did see though was breathtaking...the roof of the dome is spectacular especially when the sun shimmers on the gold awnings. We will definitley go back if we... more

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5 of 5 stars
MyMuse   100 contributions
Passaic, New Jersey
Jul 23, 2009

City Hall came into view and it’s beautiful! We went through security and the guard said this portion is always open. Duly noted. And, it's free. :) The dome is gorgeous! I also wanted to see this since I’ve been to St Peter’s in Rome. This dome was supposed to be modeled after St Peter’s, though beautiful. It doesn’t really... more

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4 of 5 stars
ripley44mag   84 contributions
Pacifica, California
Apr 7, 2008

Willie Brown's..Big Dig in S.F.....had to rebuild it 2 times it burned up during reconstruction...now that's job security... :o) more

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5 of 5 stars
RobbieNomi   5 contributions
Surfside, CA
Nov 6, 2005
4
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While the average visitor may not find it that special, San Francisco City Hall is a spectacular treat for fans of architecture. The ornate design both inside and out of the massive structure are truly amazing. The main rotunda with it's massive dome and sweeping staircase will take your breath away! The building's stunning style is a feast for the... more

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4 of 5 stars
babysky   41 contributions
北海道
Dec 3, 2009

サンフランシスコ市内で一際目立っていて、とても豪華な建物が市の庁舎でした。周辺にはアトムなどの特大看板が目立つアジア美術... more

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City Hall Address

200 Polk Street at Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel: 415 554 4933 Fax: 415 554 4936