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Chicago: The Pearl of Architecture and the Soul of the Windy City
Chicago, United States

Chicago: The Pearl of Architecture and the Soul of the Windy City

A walk through the heart of Chicago โ€“ from art to politics

2h 40min
Duration
2.2 km
Distance
8
places
37
stories

What to expect

A walk through the heart of Chicago โ€“ from art to politics

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Audio quality
Professional narration
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Narrator
Native speaker
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Offline mode
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Content
History and culture
Chicago: The Pearl of Architecture and the Soul of the Windy City

8 unique places

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The Temple of Art and Its Lion Guardians

One of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States, renowned for its vast collection of impressionists and distinctive bronze lions in front of the entrance.

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The Temple of Art and Its Lion Guardians
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The Beginning of the Legend: Route 66

The symbolic starting point of the famous 'Mother Road', connecting Chicago with Los Angeles. An inconspicuous road sign with immense cultural significance.

The Beginning of the Legend: Route 66
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03

City Faces: Crown Fountain

An extraordinary artistic installation consisting of two glass towers displaying the faces of Chicago residents, from which water spurts from their mouths.

City Faces: Crown Fountain
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04

Magic Bean: Cloud Gate

The Chicago Icon, a sculpture by Anish Kapoor resembling a drop of liquid mercury, reflecting the city skyline and tourists.

Magic Bean: Cloud Gate
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05

Steel Ribbons: Pritzker Pavilion

The futuristic concert stage designed by Frank Gehry, known for its excellent acoustics and distinctive, twisted forms.

Steel Ribbons: Pritzker Pavilion
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Temple of Commerce: Macy's

The former Marshall Field's department store, a monument of commercial architecture, renowned for its large clocks on the corners and Tiffany ceiling.

Temple of Commerce: Macy's
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Master's Puzzle: Chicago Picasso

The monumental, abstract sculpture by Pablo Picasso at Daley Plaza. The first such large work of abstract art in the public space of Chicago.

Master's Puzzle: Chicago Picasso
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Power and Garden: City Hall

Seat of the city and county authorities of Cook. A monumental building with a hidden rooftop ecological garden.

Power and Garden: City Hall
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Everything you need for your tour

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Audio guide

Professional narration in multiple languages with fascinating stories about each place.

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Interactive map

Navigate easily with an interactive map showing all tour locations and your current position.

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Texts and photos

Read detailed descriptions and view historical photos of each location.

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Stories and legends

Discover fascinating stories, legends, and historical anecdotes about each place.

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Architecture

Learn about architectural styles, buildings, and monuments along the route.

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Offline mode

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