San Jose Landmarks and Monuments

(San Jose, California - CA, USA)

With such a diverse population, it is no wonder that most of San Jose's landmarks, monuments and memorials have some type of religious or cultural significance, with one of the most striking monuments being the grand Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, with its murals and stained glass windows.

San Jose's Mission Santa Clara de Asis at the Santa Clara University campus boasts a beautiful rose garden and is well worth a visit, while the striking colors of the Sikh Gurdwara building make it a popular architectural attraction.

San Jose State University (SJSU)

Address: One Washington Square, San Jose, California CA, 95192-0005, USA
Tel: +1 408 924 1166
San Jose State University (SJSU) is a vast and impressive public university, with many notable buildings and structures. Founded in 1857, San Jose State University (SJSU) is the oldest educational institution of its kind on the western coast and regular hosts a number of special events, theatrical productions, sporting competitions and concerts throughout the year.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free, charge for some events

Fallon House

Address: 175 West St. John Street, San Jose, California CA, USA
Tel: +1 408 993 8182
Fallon House is an early Victorian mansion built in 1855 by San Jose's seventh mayor, Thomas Fallon. Tours of the house and Peralta Adobe are comprehensive and last for 90 minutes, while an interesting video on the construction and history of the building is a must-see.
Open hours: daily
Admission: charge

Sikh Gurdwara

Address: 2785 Quimby Road, San Jose, California CA, USA
Tel: +1 408 274 9373
Founded in 1985 by the burgeoning Sikh community in San Jose, the Sikh Gurdwara is located in the east of San Jose in a colorful building that is popular with visitors. The building is adorned with a series of domes including a large gold one situated in the center of the roof. The setting is superb and the building is surrounded by lush, green hills.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

New City Hall

Address: 200 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, California CA, 95113, USA
Tel: +1 408 535 3500
New City Hall was opened at the end of 2005 and is a striking building, with imposing modern architecture, a vast civic plaza area and glass Rotunda structure. Full of natural light and spacious rooms, San Jose's New City Hall is home to many notable events, large meeting rooms and public art displays.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free, charge for some events