Posted in San Francisco June 07, 2017 by

Most People Don’t Know There’s A World Famous Statue In San Francisco

San Francisco has it all and more. There are not many cities that can boast iconic attractions, museums, quality food, championship teams, and art. If you want to see art in the city then you’re in luck. Also, you don’t have to travel to Europe to see world famous art or statues either. Guess where this iconic and world famous statue is in San Francisco?

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The Thinker is a sculpture by Auguste Rodin. The statue symbolizes an image to represent philosophy. The original by Rodin is in Paris, France.
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The Thinker is located at the Legion of Honor Museum. This is a part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
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The Thinker is accessible 24 hours a day, but take the time to visit the Legion of Honor as well. Get very close to this classic statue because it is definitely worth visiting!
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Get up close and take pictures of this copy of the Thinker. The setting here is perfect for photos too.
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The Legion of Honor, displays an impressive collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an unforgettable setting.
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Take the time to wander and explore the Legion of Honor. There is another piece by Auguste Rodin called The Three Shades.
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After browsing the museum, stop and have a coffee and desserts at the Legion of Honor Cafe.
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Check out this wonderful video by I Am MY CITY SF about the world famous statue right here in San Francisco.

The Thinker is located at the address below:

100 34th Avenue
San Francisco, 94121

Have you seen the Thinker? Let us know! If you’re curious about other cool stuff in the city, then read more about This Place In San Francisco That Makes You Feel Like You’ve Stepped Through A Magical Wardrobe.