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The Getty Center sits atop a hill in the Santa Monica Mountains just outside of Los Angeles.  The center is made up of several buildings, gardens and open spaces that sit on a 110 acre site.  You enter into a subterranean parking garage and ascend to the white hilltop structure via tram, emerging onto a plaza with expansive views.  Designed by Richard Meier the Getty Center strays a bit from his traditional white structures.  Although there is plenty of white the  1.2 million square feet of Italian travertine dominate the design.  Glass also plans an important role in the Getty Center.  It is used in abundance and fills the interior spaces with natural light.  The architecture alone is worth a visit then there is the bonus of these buildings being filled with beautiful works of art.

It is free to get into the center itself, but there is a $15 charge to park.  But parking is free after 5 pm and on Saturdays they are open until 9 pm.

Check back tomorrow for more images from the Getty Center.