Where to go to Los Angeles, if it was already everywhere: TOP-10 interesting places

The house that Lummis built

Address: 200 E Ave 43, Los Angeles, CA 90031

Writer Charles Lummis was known for his strange antics. In 1881, he threw Harvard and decided to go from Cincinnati to Los Angeles on foot. Travel across America was unforgettable, and after that he was offered to describe his adventures for the Los Angeles Times. In the new city, Lummis did not have his own accommodation, but he knew for sure that he wanted to live in the castle. They did not sell anything suitable, so the writer decided to build his dream house on his own. He built a small mansion from river stones. Now it's a museum where Lummis's stuff is stored and the stories of his unusual adventures.

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Sunken City & mdash ; ghost area

Address: 700 W Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731

Until 1929 in San Pedro on the ocean was a luxury area with chic mansions. But because of a landslide, many houses just washed away. Now the residents call this area Sunken City. All that's left of this place, — dilapidated foundations of mansions, abandoned tram tracks and remains of paved sidewalks. The wreckage of the buildings is covered with graffiti, even palm trees were taken from local artists. Tourists have chosen this location and made it a rather popular point in the city.

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Museum of Death

Address: 6031 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028

Originally, the museum was opened in San Diego in 1995 year. But in 2000 founder James Healy moved him to Los Angeles. Here his horrible collections were expanded and acquired a modern look. In the exhibition you can see photos and videos from crime scenes, torture instruments, weapons and other terrible artifacts. Pearls & raquo; exhibitions — pictures of Charles Manson's crimes and the original footage taken at the site of the murder of Black Dahlia — Elizabeth Short. & laquo; I think visitors are always shocked by the sight of all these things, but it's a good shock. It's the only way to understand how valuable human life is & raquo ;, — Healy said in one of his interviews.

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Supermarket for Time Travelers

Address: 1714 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

On Sunset Boulevard there is a very fun store — Time Travel Mart. There are not many buyers in it — more viewers. And all because of the fact that its range will be useful only for travelers in time. Well, or for those who are looking for an unusual gift to a friend. There are spare parts for robots, mammoth stew, ray guns, fresh dinosaur eggs for omelette and other полез useful ra raquo; in the economy of things. You can even order something in their online store. In addition, in this supermarket, sometimes they teach lessons on writing skills.

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Magic Castle

Address: 7001 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, California, 90028

If you did not receive a letter from Hogwarts — do not despair. Los Angeles has its own Academy of Magic Arts — The Magic Castle. This building was built in 1909 in the best traditions of the French chateau. In 1955, the magician William Larsen organized a school of magic in it. Since then, the castle belongs to a club of wizards, magicians and illusionists. Here they hone their skills, conduct speeches and learn all sorts of wonderful things. In addition, the castle has a small library with relevant literature and a museum. It contains magic items, an old props for tricks and many other interesting things.

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American Venice

Address: Venice, CA 90291

Tobacco tycoon Abbott Kinney had an absolutely grandiose plan for transforming The marshy coastline in one of the most beautiful places in southern California. For some time this area really looked like Venice: canals, gondolas, flowers, serenades & hellip; But then because of political reasons in this place came total desolation. Now the quarter was restored, and it is again beautiful. There are indecent expensive and luxurious mansions, small bridges, lush greenery and man-made rivers with dots.

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Building-binoculars

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Address: 240 Main St. , Los Angeles, California, 90291

The architect Frank Gehry is known all over the world for his unusual projects. Walt Disney Concert Hall, & la Dancing House & raquo; in Prague and the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris — his handiwork. But the masterpiece of the master is in Santa Monica. This is a huge building in the form of an inverted binocular. To create such an unusual structure, Gehry was inspired by the works of the sculptor Klas Oldenburg under the general title "Giant random objects". The building houses offices of an advertising agency and Google.

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Neon Art Museum

Address: 216 S Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91204

The neon era in Los Angeles was a big one. Many relics of that time are now kept in the museum. Here you will find advertising stands, bright illustrations and art objects created with the help of electricity and glowing multicolored tubes. In addition, the museum can be booked & laquo; neon tour & raquo; around the city to appreciate the beauty of the shimmering signage in their "natural environment".

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The Museum of Broken Hearts

Address: 6157 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, 90028

It all started with a couple of Croatian artists parted. Olinka Vishtina and Drazen Grubisic instead of shedding tears of lost love, they decided to create an unusual museum. He became so popular in Zagreb that the artists opened the same in Los Angeles. The idea is simple: if you have experienced a painful parting, and throw out the things of the former lover does not raise the hand, — send it all to the museum. Just do not forget to make a short description. In this minimalistic and melancholic place you can find wedding dresses, teddy bears, broken mirrors, love letters, underwear and much more. When you go to the museum, stock up on handkerchiefs, because many artifacts can break your heart!

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Sculpture & laquo; Declaration & raquo;

Address: Windward Ave, Los Angeles, California, 90291

The Italian sculptor Mark di Suvero likes to make various abstract designs from the armature. Many of them are scattered across the US, and one is on the Venice beach. Some see in & laquo; Declarations & raquo; Masonic sign — compasses and a square, others — lighthouse, third — a figure with his hands up. In general, there is plenty of room for imagination. So if you are looking for where you can just look at the sunset and meditate, head to Venice Beach.

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