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31 St Sophia Cathedral
This 850 seater Church in the Miracle Mile district is deliberately
opulent in order to 'uplift you and make you feel closer to God'.
Let us know if it works.
The Cathedral's exterior has been designed in the Byzantine tradition.
The only decorative artwork is a massive scroll design, of a leaf
and grape theme. A large rose patterned window of multi-colored
glass adorns the upper portion of the relief areas. The main entrance
relief area also contains two peacocks drinking from a fountain,
representing an ancient symbol of eternal life. The solid oak hand-carved
doors of the main, north and south entrances are carved in a Byzantine
style thirteenth century pattern. The doors have been bronzed to
preserve their good looks.
The real treat is what lies inside of its walls. Among the highlights
are a total of 17 Czechoslovakian crystal chandeliers, three of
which are a massive 2,000 pounds each. The main arch is 33 feet
wide and 40 feet above the Nave floor. It is highly ornamented with
staff work and gilded with 24-carat gold leaf. A large painting
depicting the "Tree of Jesse," or the genealogy of Christ,
is painted on the portion of the ceiling from the center dome towards
the rear of the Nave. At the base of the tree are Adam and Eve with
an angel holding a fiery sword, guarding the entrance into the Garden
of Eden.
On the north and south walls of the Nave are twelve stained glass
windows depicting the twelve Apostles of ChriSaint Each window is
4 feet wide and 18 feet in height. The areas between the windows
are highly decorated with 24-carat gold leaf in scroll design, forming
medallions that contain icons of the faith.
As you exit the cathedral through the Nave's main doors, located
on the Nave's west wall, there are three beautifully painted murals
to admire. Above the center mural is a biblical inscription asking
a poignant question to worshipers as they exit the cathedral: "For
what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and
lose his own soul?"
32 Virgina Robinson Gardens
The spectacular Virgina Robinson Gardens in Beverly Hills is only
matched by the opulent mansion contained within. The Virginia Robinson
Gardens consists of five distinctive gardens covering an area in
excess of six acres. You can enjoy the sights, smells and sounds
along the garden's brick paths. Look out for the fountains and ponds
as well as the large magnolia trees with a variety of camellias,
gardenias, clivias and azaleas growing beneath.
33 Third Street Promenade - Downtown, Santa Monica
The pedestrian caring Third Street Promenade is close to the beach,
Santa Monica Pier and Palisades. Situated on the bluffs overlooking
Santa Monica Bay lies the pedestrian-friendly Third Street Promenade.
30 city blocks of retail stores, entertainment and dining. This
popular shopping destination attracts both locals and visitors alike.
Third Streets most popular stores include Abercrombie & Fitch,
American Eagle, Anthropologie, Bebe, L'Occitane, RipCurl, Clarks
Shoes, Crocs Shoes, Sephora Cosmetics, Borders Books and many more.
Hundreds of street performers and artists are licensed to entertain
you. Clowns, dancers, guitarists, jugglers, pianists, saxophonists,
singer-songwriters, tango dancers and even a tiny Elvis await you.
Bring change.
34 (12) The Magic Castle
The Magic Castle dates back to 1908 – they know their magic.
When the Magicians are not disappearing into thin air they are very
approachable and you may be fortunate enough to experience an impromptu
show. Entertaining, funny and intriguing – just how did they
do that? Pure magic.
The Magic Castle is of course, magic. Tour of the Castle, have
dinner. Get dressed up and see a show. Information about forthcoming
shows is available online. Follow the link below for more details
about how you can experience this magical place.
35 UCLA Hammer Museum
UCLA Hammer Museum’s exhibitions present contemporary and
historical work in all media of the visual arts. Through its exhibitions,
the Hammer Museum seeks to promote cultural understanding, to introducing
the work of underrepresented artists, and to interpreting art of
the past and present. The past maligned UCLA Hammer Museum is well
worth visiting for its impressive impressionists and there after
its postimpressionist works. The museum contains the state of the
art Billy Wilder Theatre. For more visit the website.
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