The Getty Center

"With its curving walls and isolated hilltop perch, the Getty Center resembles a pristine fortified city of its own." Full review

"This is architect Richard Meier's masterwork, a stunning 110-acre modernist complex in the Santa Monica Mountains housing the Getty Museum and other foundation buildings."

"A stellar art collection (everything from Renaissance to David Hockney), Richard Meier’s cutting-edge architecture, and the visual splendor of seasonally changing gardens." Full review

"Since L.A. lacks the piazzas and promenades of other major cities, the Getty Center is more than just a museum." Full review

"A gleaming cluster of low-lying buildings holds one of the nation's most extensive facilities for the study, conservation and presentation of visual art." Full review

"Stunning 110-acre modernist complex in the Santa Monica Mountains houses the Getty Museum... showcasing big-ticket pieces from the likes of Cézanne and Van Gogh." Full review

"Set in the hills above Brentwood, The Getty Center is one of North America's premier art collections and is FREE." Full review

"Cool buildings (Meier), great garden (Irwin), fabulous views (G-d)."

"The Getty Museum is spread over two lavish campuses." Full review

"J. Paul Getty’s original museum is as much about the transporting setting as it is about the pieces inside. " Full review