During the Gold Rush of the 1800’s, foreigners poured into San Francisco seeking fortune, freedom and new frontiers. Still they come, but now the lure is a uniquely sophisticated and diverse cultural hub where streets of the world entwine. Mix the charm and whimsy of the Victorian seaside with the gusto of coastal Italy, add a generous measure of Chinese elegance, and season with flavours from Russia, Mexico and the Caribbean. The result is as it sounds: a sensory banquet that epitomises the modern diversity. There is nowhere else even remotely like San Francisco in the world, hence so many songs and books being inspired by it.
Like its population, San Francisco’s architecture is an eclectic mix. Mission Doloroes is the city’s oldest building, built in the early 1800’s. Gold Rush and Victorian architecture also still stand, and a walk around Pacific
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