California

A notorious federal prison, historic Alcatraz is also a Civil War fortress, the home of the first lighthouse on the West Coast, and the birthplace of the Indian Red Power movement.

This Franciscan church founded in 1776 is the oldest building in San Francisco. Built and decorated by Native American converts, it has an interesting mix of native and Spanish styles.

Home of the famous "Hour of Power" television program, this impressive modern church features walls and a tower made of glass - in an earthquake-prone area of California.

Covering 110 acres in Burbank, this historic studio has been used for the filming of hundreds of movies and TV shows since its construction in 1926. Studio tours are offered several times daily.

Part of the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty Center displays a small but important collection of Western art from Gothic to the present.

Completed in 1937, the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is one of the most famous landmarks in America.

Completed in 2002, this Catholic cathedral is considered an exceptional example of modern religious architecture. It also contains many notable artworks, including cast bronze doors and a tapestry of the saints.