Washington Square
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Shar1805
Florida447 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
Although many of the Chinese/American women I spoke to in the square say they don't speak English I was able to learn that they practice Tai Chi here every day between 7 and 9 am. And they've been doing it for forty years. They practice Yang style. First they do 24 movements, then 48 movements and then 24 again. After that they practice using fans - first one fan and then a session with 2 fans. Absolutely delightful to watch them and lots to learn from their polished movements. They welcome you if you wish to practice with them....a great experience.
Written June 16, 2014
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TKS
14 contributions
Oct 2019
I visited Washington Square but found it was closed for works until the end of the year. But the surrounding North Hill area alone is worth a visit with numerous attractions within walking distance. I had breakfast at Victoria Pastry Company (there since 1914). Mama's is also close by; I saw quite a queue waiting outside. Or walk over to Saints Peter & Paul Church for some quiet time.There are nice views of Coit Tower from around here. Drop by at Liguria Bakery; they have been making focaccia and nothing else since 1911, but they only open Tuesdays to Saturdays in the mornings. And if If you like old vinyl records and CDs there's a shop called 101 Music close by. As for Washington Square itself, well, I hope to be back next year.
Written October 25, 2019
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misopiso88
Seattle, WA24,967 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
We were visiting North Beach and decided to eat outside since it was such a beautiful day. We got food from a local place and walked to Washington Square. Nice park and lots of benches for sitting.
Written February 19, 2019
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mini
Fremont, CA212,261 contributions
Feb 2020
We went to Littlle Italy's park - Washington Square. Its a nice park with statues. Close by the park is historic and architecturally interesting Church of Saint Peter and Paul also known as the Joe Dimaggio Church.
Written February 8, 2020
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Caleb
113 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We had brunch at “Mamas” which is located right on Washington Square and also worth a visit. But the square itself is very nice with a beautiful church and great little places to eat all around it.
Written January 24, 2020
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Carla P
Lorena, TX29 contributions
Jan 2020
The Church of Saint Peter and Paul is Joe DiMaggio's church. You will remember a photo of Joe and Marilyn Monroe on the steps (although, as a divorced woman, they were not married in the church). This stately beauty has arched vault ceilings and many statues of saints. Light a candle for your loved ones who passed ($5) and contemplate the awesome beauty of this church on Washington Square!
Written January 9, 2020
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DeanMurphy2020
Orlando, FL7,757 contributions
Jul 2015 • Solo
Returning from Fisherman’s Wharf district, I left the bus to visit Saints Peter & Paul Cathedral. I spied the twin steeples on the other side of a triangular pocket park at Union and Columbus streets. There’s not much to see, other than a majestic willow tree and a statue of, surprisingly, Ben Franklin. You’d think there’d be a statue of someone else here. Any ideas?☺
Written August 6, 2015
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,492 contributions
Feb 2020
This is a great green space in one of the densest parts of town. Come and sit on a bench and enjoy the life all around you. Great neighborhoods around, and the church.
Written February 21, 2020
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Mumma&Co
Timaru, New Zealand7,025 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
A pleasant little park with restaurants across one road & a church on the other. Nice spot to people watch & have a breather.
Written January 4, 2020
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travelgal1994
Franklin, TN1,051 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
The church of Sts Peter and Paul is the spotlight of this park. The quietness is overwhelming but not in a cold way. The beauty of this church makes it a Refuge from a busy city.
Written October 24, 2019
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I see the question about parking near Washington Square was never answered. Is there parking? Safe? Public lot? Street? Free or cost? Time-limited? Thank you.
Written January 9, 2017
there is street parking as well as some very safe public parking lots. mainly in sf if its on the street you will be feeding the meter though there are some free street parking with some time limits
Written January 9, 2017
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