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Los Angeles, United States

The Getty Center

Travertine pavilions on a hilltop, reached by a tram, and free to enter.

The Getty Center
Photo: Jelson25 / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Richard Meier's campus holds European painting, sculpture, photography and manuscripts, but the gardens and the view over Los Angeles to the ocean are half the reason to go. Admission is free.

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Opening hours and prices change regularly — always check the museum’s own site before you travel.

Do not miss

  • Van Gogh's Irises
  • The Central Garden
  • The hilltop views
  • Free admission

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