Page 103 - A History of the World in 25 Cities

One of the most famous and photographed suspension bridges in the world. It opened to traffic in 1937. Its main span is 1,280 metres and its towers rise to 227 metres above the water of the bay.
Once home to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, one of the toughest prisons in the world. It closed in 1963 and the island is now a museum.
One of California’s most important ecological
habitats and home to many species of wildlife.
An artificially constructed island connected by a 270-metre causeway to Yerba Buena Island.
A park and former military fort. Offers woods, hills and amazing views.
A well-known tourist attraction that includes museums, shops, bars and restaurants.
Two of San Francisco’s many hills with amazing views over the city
and bay.
Dating back to 1850. Pagoda-style roofs and dragon lanterns
line the streets in this top tourist attraction.
Contains the headquarters
of many important banks, as well as firms like Twitter,
Uber and Lyft.
Providing an easy way up and down the city’s many hills.
A row of colourful Victorian houses.
One of the first openly LGBT+ neighbourhoods in the world.
Before the arrival of the Spanish missionaries who gave the ‘Mission’ its name, this area was home to the Ohlone people, who populated much of the San Francisco Bay Area.
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