Destinations / The Steepest Roads in the World / Lombard Street

Some of the most expensive real estates of the city are located on Lombard Street. This marvelous Russian Hill neighborhood features stately mansions, that are unique houses in the region, including an endless array of tourists walking down the street every day. During the spring and summer time, Lombard Street is alive with color, as the many beautiful flowers are in bloom and also includes a very vibrant lifestyle.

Lombard Street features a special portion that everyone knows from the postcards, representing a section that has been recognized as “the crookedest street in the world”. This takes a hint to the windy switchbacks of the road that beautifies the wonderful block located  between Hyde and Jones. The curvy nature of the one-way drive that comes along with the steep slope of these blocks, making a fun ride that’s also a visual treat. On this street  people will count and feel eight tight turns in the one block portion of street.

The real crookedest street in San Francisco is Vermont Street. But this street does not have the fame of the Lombard Street and does not offer the fantastic beauty that opens in front of you the Lombard Street. This is one of the reasons why people flock to Lombard Street to take photos during their visit in San Francisco.

 

People are often confused and puzzled and do not understand  why this street is so crooked and has such a difficult design. It is because it offerse safety, and people do not risk when driving here. The natural steep grade of the street represents  a serious safety hazard. In the 1920’s a property owner from the region proposed the spectacular switchbacks to add aesthetic appeal while increasing safety for the city’s residents.

 

Dozens of tourists that climb up and down the few blocks that create the curvy part of Lombard Street gather on   the street every day. They enjoy exciting sensations, when walking, because this street is a really unique and amazing place. There  are some activities that tourists prefer to do. First of all they take scenic photographs. While at the bottom of the curvy portion of the road watching  the top  they can see a spectacular picture of the winding part of the road. When the cars  come down the street the visitors can admire the switchbacks of the road clearly, which is, for sure, what the landmark is known for. It is the moment that makes the road famous and unrepeatable. On either side of the  steepy road you will see gorgeous homes. Every section of  the “yard” that connects  the home and the curved road is carefully decorated with lush greenery and colorful flowers. This offers an unforgettable experience, and  it will be  perfect to look at and it is allowed to take incredible scenic photos with a pop of color in them. At the top of the hill, the tourists have the possibility to look down and  they can see the terrific view of the city, where  viewing portions of the Bay and glimpses of the Bay Bridge and the city below can be seen. They can see the Coit Tower from here as well, providing another magnificent backdrop for some wonderful pictures.

 

People can also live some exciting experiences when trying to enjoy a scenic drive. If they are driving a car then they go West on Lombard Street to start a drive down the curving part of the road. It is a fun to drive on this road, and it really gives incredible sensations. Many people stay at their windows with their video cameras and register the exciting movie.  However,  this area often gets backed up with traffic and driving is slow here. Anyway  you can live some wonderful moments, experiencing some exciting adventures, and  at  the same time you can get to see the fantastic view that the road opens for you. Just try to be slow and drive with patience and you will be truly impressed by the picturesque beauty of the area.

 

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