DK Travel : Los Angeles : Places of interest

Los Angeles : Places of interest

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Venice Canals

Abbot Kinney’s Venice of America was once laced with 16 miles (26 km) of canals. The area languished until the 1960s when beatniks such as Stuart Perkoff discovered its unique charm, dragging flower children – most famously Jim Morrison – in their wake. In 1994, the city restored 3 miles (5 km) of canals, which have since become a beautiful, upscale neighborhood. A narrow walkway that is known as the Venice Canal Walk threads through here.
Walt Disney Concert Hall

The new home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra (directed by Esa Pekka Salonen since 1991) is a spectacular addition to downtown’s physical and cultural landscape. Frank Gehry conceived the dramatic design of this 2,265-seat auditorium, rather like the sculptural interpretation of a ship caught at sea. The exterior “sails” are clad in shining stainless steel panels, while the concert space itself boasts a curved wooden ceiling carefully calibrated for superb acoustics.
Wayfarer’s Chapel

The most famous structure by Lloyd Wright is a striking 1951 glass and stone memorial to 18th-century theologian Emanuel Swedenborg. The chapel, overlooking the Pacific, is surrounded by landscaped grounds that include a reflecting pool and terraced amphitheater.
Wrigley Mansion & Garden

William Wrigley Jr, the man who gave the world Wrigley’s chewing gum, certainly knew how to live. His winter residence in Pasadena is an 18,500-sq-ft (1,720-sq-m) Renaissance-style mansion. It houses the Tournament of Roses Association, which organizes the annual New Year’s Day Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl Game. Memorabilia includes Rose Queen crowns, trophies, and photographs.