The Palace of Fine Arts is a landmark building located in the Marina District of San Francisco, California. It was originally built for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in 1915, with the intention of showcasing the city's recovery after the 1906 earthquake and fire.
Designed by architect Bernard Maybeck, the Palace of Fine Arts is an elaborate structure featuring a Greco-Roman rotunda with a large central dome, flanked by curved colonnades and a reflecting pool. The rotunda and colonnades are covered with a mix of stucco and plaster, giving the building a monumental appearance.
After the exposition ended, the Palace of Fine Arts fell into disrepair and was slated for demolition. However, due to its popularity and historic significance, a group of citizens rallied to save the building and raised funds for its restoration. Today, the Palace of Fine Arts has been completely restored and is now used as a performing arts center and a popular tourist attraction. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.