The Famous Lombard Street

#passionpassport - Most Crooked Street In The USA Location : Lombard Street, San Francisco, USA Constructed : 1922 Part of : US 101 between Richardson Ave./Broderick St. and Van Ness Avenue West end: Presidio Boulevard East end: The Embarcadero Lombard Street is an east to west street in San Francisco, California USA that is famous for a steep, one-block section with eight curvy turns. Stretching from The Presidio Boulevard east to The Embarcadero, located between Russian Hill and Hyde Street, Lombard Street has a specific stretch where the roadway is making eight winding turns, giving it the title of the most crooked street in the United States. The whole idea of making it so curvy originated from 1922, with the aim to reduce 27% slope of the street so as to make it possible for vehicles to drive through. A truly insta worthy location in San Francisco that has delighted tourists and captured the hearts of many around the world. A Must Visit location if you are in San Francisco ! #urbanexplorer