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A World-Famous View: Photo Of The Day

San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge: the iconic landmark that never gets old.

The Golden Gate Bridge attracts more than 10 million visitors each year, according to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District.
The Golden Gate Bridge attracts more than 10 million visitors each year, according to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District. (Credit: Gina T.)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Painted "International Orange" with Art Deco style, the world-renowned Golden Gate Bridge is as "Bay Area" as it gets.

The iconic span never takes a bad photo either, as evidenced in this lovely shot snapped by Patch reader Gina T.

Spend a few minutes to reacquaint yourself with bridge history — how it got its "Golden" name, what was the "Halfway-to-Hell Club," how long construction took and more facts and trivia here.

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Thanks for sharing, Gina!

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