Inspired by Paris' Légion d'Honneur, the Legion of Honor is a neoclassical museum built in 1921 to commemorate the Californian soldiers who died in World War I. The building overlooks the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge, giving it an unparalleled view of San Francisco. That spectacular view is only rivalled by the immense collection of European paintings and art collections, with particular emphasis on 18th and 19th century French art. A glass pyramid on the courtyard of the building provides natural light to the galleries below, which contains more than 87,000 pieces by artists like Rembrandt (1606 – 1669), Claude Monet (1840 – 1926), and many more neoclassical luminaries. Temporary exhibitions are also available on the garden level, with a greater focus on both ancient, and modern art. The Legion of Honor is definitely a mecca for art lovers.