Pasadena City Hallis
an exquisite 1927 landmark that exhibits Italian
Renaissance and Spanish influences with its red
tile roof, ornate fountain and lush garden
courtyard.
Old Pasadena Historic
Areais a National Historical Landmark dating
back to the 1870s. Spanning 22 blocks, visitors
can stroll down quaint alleyways or airy
European-style piazzas where they'll find 200
outdoor cafes,
restaurants, art galleries, boutiques and
specialty shops.
Colorado Street Bridgebuilt
in 1913
crosses the Arroyo Seco.
Rose Bowl Stadium was built
in 1922,
and continues to host sporting events plus one
of the nation's
largest flea markets.
Historic Neighborhoodsshowcase
1,000 buildings on the National Register of
Historic Places. Nowhere in America is there
such a large concentration of Craftsman-style
homes!
SEE: Museums
Norton Simon Museum features
seven centuries of European art with
masterpieces by Degas, Van Gogh, Manet, Monet, Pissaro,
Picasso, Rembrandt and Cézanne. It also contains
one of the largest collections of Asian
sculpture that spans 2000 years.
Gamble House, one
of the finest examples of architecture from the
early 20th century Arts & Crafts Movement, was built
in 1908
for David and Mary Gamble (Procter and Gamble
fame).