Lombard Street

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by Romain Fliedel

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Lombard Street in San Francisco, California, is renowned for its steep, one-block section with eight hairpin turns, making it one of the most crooked streets in the world. This iconic stretch, located between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets, attracts numerous tourists who come to navigate its sharp curves or simply admire the beautifully landscaped flowerbeds that line the route. The street's distinctive design was implemented in 1922 to reduce the hill's natural 27% grade, making it safer for vehicles and pedestrians.

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