San Francisco is the 4th most populated city in California and the night skyline is definitely a sight to behold. The city grew rapidly during California's Gold Rush and was rebuilt even faster after the cataclysmic earthquake and fire in 1906. The Golden Gate Bridge is the city's most recognizeable feature and was the world's largest suspension bridge when it was built in 1937. Even today it is the second largest in the United States. Golden Gate Park may be the city's next most recognizeable feature and at 1017 Acres, it is 174 acres larger than New York's Central Park. The Conservatory of Flowers pictured below contains around 1,700 plant species and is particularly famous for its orchid collection. It is one of the world's largest conservatories built from wood and glass. The park contains many other visitor interests like the 5 Acre Japanese Tea Garden.
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