Chicago

Water Tower::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Water Tower
Wrigley Building::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Wrigley Building
Tribune Tower::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Tribune Tower
Chicago “L” Wells St::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Chicago “L” Wells St

Chicago, Illinois is the city where the world's first skyscraper was constructed in 1885, spawning the Chicago school of architecture. Many renowned architects worked and lived here. The most famous was Frank Lloyd Wright. A walk along the river under the bridges is the main attraction of the city. The Riverwalk along the Chicago River is unique.

Chicago River::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Chicago River
Marina City::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Marina City
Dearborn Street Bridge::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Dearborn Street Bridge
Clark Street Bridge::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Clark Street Bridge
Constellation Sculpture::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Constellation Sculpture
Lake Street Bridge::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Lake Street Bridge

In the Millennium Park, you can see Jay Pritzker Pavilion, an open-air theater designed by Frank Gehry. Stainless steel pipes are widespread there across the lawn. They help to distribute acoustics and create the feeling of a real concert hall.

Union Station Grand Hall #1::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Union Station Grand Hall #1
Union Station Grand Hall #2::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Union Station Grand Hall #2
Union Station Grand Staircase::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Union Station Grand Staircase
Crown Fountain::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Crown Fountain

The huge sculpture the Cloud Gate in the Millennium Park provides countless reflections. Looking through the steel structure, you find the nearby buildings to become small, and the base with the sky dominates in the reflection.

Open-air Theater::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Open-air Theater
Jay Pritzker Pavilion #1::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Jay Pritzker Pavilion #1
Jay Pritzker Pavilion #2::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Jay Pritzker Pavilion #2
Cloud Gate Sculpture::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Cloud Gate Sculpture

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