garry montague auction Sutro Baths Built in 1896 by silver mag nate Adolph Sutro, these were at one time the world s larges

Sutro Baths Built in 1896 by silver mag nate Adolph Sutro, these were at one time the world s largest heated swimming pools, overr rr arched by a stunning glass roof. The complex was destroyed by fire in 1966, but you can access the ruins by steps at the Merrie Way parking lot (see p116).

Steps of Rome One of the many Italian caf s often full of real Italians lined up along this stretch of Columbus. This one features large windows, usually open, with clientele spilling out onto the sidewalk to eye the stream of passers-by. Good coffee and desserts make it an appealing pit stop until closing time at 2am. d 348 Columbus Ave between Broadway & Vallejo Map M4 (415) 397-0435

Sts. Peter & Paul Church North Beach s landmark Italian Church was once dubbed the Marzipan Church for the frothy stucco decoration on its soaring pinnacles. Inside, there is a sculpted reproduction of Leonardo da Vinci s Last Supper (see p88).