The Civil Courts Building in St. Louis, completed in 1930, is a striking example of Art Deco…read morearchitecture inspired by one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World--the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. It replaced the Old Courthouse as the city's main judicial center and remains a defining feature of the downtown skyline. Designed by the architectural firm Klipstein & Rathmann, the Civil Courts Building rises 386 feet across 13 floors. Its most distinctive feature is the stepped pyramid roof. The roof is made of cast aluminum and topped with two 12-foot sphinx-like sculptures bearing the fleur-de-lis of St. Louis on their chests. Out front, you'll find 32 Ionic columns, each carved from Indiana limestone and standing about 42 feet high. They give the place a solid, classical feel. Inside, the building houses courtrooms and a law library, and it has served as the home of the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri. Its placement directly behind the Old Courthouse and in line with the Gateway Arch makes it a central visual anchor in downtown. It's basically a civic temple built from limestone and big ideas, where justice climbs thirteen stories into the sky. A monument to St. Louis's love of order and beauty, it's topped with aluminum sphinxes that quietly keep watch over the city below. The building is not open on the weekends but the grounds are open. There are a number of monuments worth checking out including the Freedom Suits and Police Memorials. [Review 1174 of 2025 - 440 in Missouri - 24727 overall]

Casual downtown courthouse…read more Health Hazard: The environment inside has trouble adapting to the environment outside for regulating temperature. If you have a sensitivity for mold or mildew, be sure to come prepared. If you're here for jury duty, be sure to be squeezed in with 200 people in the morning so you can get separated to go to several cases divided up so they can get jurors or pre-filtered jurors. Friendliness: They are overall friendly staff but can be a bit dramatic and there's always 1 that makes a scene. Obviously no one wants to be there. Entertainment: Feel free to bring a book or work laptop so you won't bend your neck like a dinosaur obsessing over your phone for hours. Parking: There is supposedly reimbursement for an area for jurors for parking. Call ahead and get guidance. Again the staff are very friendly and they are quick to answer. They will also have patience to listen. They are human. Don't make everyone's day worst if you're having a bad day.

Neat building. I was a witness in a Federal court case and got to explore the building (as much as…read morethey would let me). Nice architecture, a really neat learning area for children (and young adults) and a cafeteria. I am not saying make this a destination, but if you are in the area, why not?

It's worth noting that there are two Basilicas in downtown Saint Louis and this is the one that is…read moreadjacent to the Gateway Arch Park at the riverside. Officially named the "Basilica of St. Louis, King of France", this was the first cathedral west of the Mississippi River, built between 1831 and 1834. It is one of the only buildings that was not demolished to make way for the Arch and the park. That proximity makes it quite a popular tourist destination. Built in Greek Revival style, the church is noted for its marble altars, a painting of Saint Louis venerating the Crown of Thorns given by Louis XVIII, King of France and Navarre, and an accurate copy of the painting of the Crucifixion by Diego Velázquez installed in the church in the latter half of the twentieth century. Note: The parking lot here is specifically for cathedral visitors and can not be used for parking to see other stuff in downtown. [Review 17230 overall - 138 in Missouri - 747 of 2022.]

I was here for a wedding. The cathedral is beautiful, old world elegance. Large windows letting a…read moretremendous amount of light in. The service was excellent and the priest was kind, gentle and funny with the bride and groom. It was a delightful wedding.

Located in Kiener Plaza…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/kiener-plaza-saint-louis-2?hrid=zxiYZUMsePZF4jpDNof-qw, this monument honors Saint Louis born Olympian Harry Kiener, who played in the basketball tournament that was held during the 1904 Saint Louis Olympics as well as the track team. Post-Olympics, Kiener was a steel executive and lifelong athlete who bequested funds for a fountain with an athletic figure. The bronze statue was completed in 1965 and is 14 feet tall. If you time it right (and I didn't), you might be able to get the sunset with the monument, Courthouse and Arch. [Review 17233 overall - 140 in Missouri - 750 of 2022.]

This is a nice monument is the Olympic runner monuments in the park for all to see you. We came…read moreacross this monument, took a few photos in enjoyed the area.

St. Louis is famous for the Gateway Arch, the 1904 World's Fair (which invented the ice cream…read morecone), its significant history as the "Gateway to the West," the Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Forest Park's many institutions, and its contributions to American music and culture, including the Blues music scene and its role in the Great Migration. John Goodman, Andy Cohen, Nelly, Jenna Fischer, Sterling Brown, Chuck Berry, Jon Hamm, Maya Angelou, Vincent Price, Yogi Berra, Tina Turner ... are from St Louis. St. Louis is known for unique comfort foods like juicy smoked St. Louis ribs, toasted ravioli, a dish of breaded and fried ravioli, and gooey butter cake, a dense, buttery dessert. Provel cheese is used in signature thin-crust pizza, an open-faced Gerber sandwich & breakfast dish known as the Slinger.

Saint Louis is a city that blends grandeur with grit, history with reinvention. Anchored by the…read moreiconic Gateway Arch, an elegant steel curve that nods to westward expansion, it is the largest city on the Mississippi River and wears that title with quiet confidence. The Arch itself is worth a quick visit, especially for the view from the top, but Saint Louis does not rely on a single landmark to define its character. If you're not into claustrophobia or acrophobia, simply putting your hands on it at ground level is plenty. One of the city's most practical charms is its MetroLink system, which connects the airport to downtown with ease. For travelers, that is a rare and welcome convenience. No pricey rideshares or confusing transfers, just a straight shot into the heart of the city. And once you are there, you will find that Saint Louis is refreshingly affordable. Whether you are grabbing a bite in Soulard, catching a show in Grand Center or enjoying ribs on Delmar Loop, your wallet will not feel ambushed. Culture thrives here, especially in its museums, many of which are free. The Saint Louis Art Museum in Forest Park offers everything from ancient artifacts to contemporary installations. The Missouri History Museum dives deep into local stories, from riverboats to civil rights. And the City Museum, a surreal playground of repurposed architecture and whimsy, defies categorization. It is part sculpture, part jungle gym, and wholly unforgettable. Food and drink are part of the city's soul. Saint Louis is famously home to Budweiser, and the Anheuser-Busch brewery still looms large in both skyline and culture. But the city is far more than macro beers. A vibrant craft brewing scene has taken root, with local favorites like Urban Chestnut, 4 Hands, and Perennial Artisan Ales offering everything from crisp lagers to barrel-aged stouts. The food scene is equally diverse, from toasted ravioli and gooey butter cake to inventive takes on barbecue and global street food. If sports are your thing, Saint Louis delivers. Baseball fans flock to Busch Stadium to cheer on the Cardinals, while hockey enthusiasts rally behind the Blues at Enterprise Center. There is even a growing buzz around the city's new Major League Soccer team, St. Louis City SC at Energizer Park. In short, Saint Louis is a city that does not shout. It invites. It is a place where history hums beneath your feet, where art and sport coexist, and where the river keeps rolling, just like the stories it carries. I have just one small request. Please refer to the city as Saint Louis, not "St. Louis." It's a matter of respect and accuracy, since the full name carries historical and civic weight. I know it's a common shorthand, but I'd really appreciate sticking with the proper name. [Review 1190 of 2025 - 454 in Missouri - 24742 overall]

This 10 story, 135 ft terra cotta office buildings from 1890 is in downtown St. Louis. It is…read moreconsidered to be one of the first aesthetically fully expressed early skyscrapers. It's a locked & empty city office building now.

This was a fun stop along our rainy morning stroll through downtown St.louis. I noticed the handful…read moreof reviews and that it was only a couple of blocks from where we were staying. This is also BBC an easy walk from both the Arch abc City Park. Speaking of which, goodness, I love City Park... Back to the Wainwright...you'll see a marker on the corner of the building noting that this building is on the national landmark registry and cited as being the grandfather of the modern day skyscraper. The building was built in the late 1800s and features a striking red facade and ornate archways over each of the door entrances. Somewhat related...two blocks away from here you can find delicious fluffy doughnuts from Pharaoh's Doughnuts. Enjoy your walking your if downtown St.Louis!

While visiting St. Louis Missouri for the ACEC IT Forum Conference in September, I had a chance to…read morevisit some of the landmarks near the Hyatt Regency hotel. The Old Courthouse is one of the landmarks that stands immediately adjacent to the Gateway Arch. The St. Louis Old Courthouse is part of the Gateway Arch National Park. It was originally built between 1839 and 1862. The Old Courthouse replaced a smaller First Courthouse. It's theme is a Greek Revival style with a central rotunda. There are several landmark cases that occurred in the St. Louis Old Courthouse. The building is stunning with the Doric columns, the facades, and how the layout is centered around a large rotunda. The Old Courthouse has undergone renovation in the recent years, including upgrades with elevators and ramps, climate control, restored courtrooms and some new exhibit galleries! You can visit and tour the rotunda, restored courtrooms, and history exhibit galleries. If you're visiting the Gateway Arch, I recommend stopping by the St. Louis Old Courthouse. It's close and there is a lot of historical information regarding the history of St. Louis Missouri and the Old Courthouse.

It is s a Greek Revival building with an Italian Renaissance-style dome. The dome was completed in…read more1862, making it one of the first of its type. The courthouse is significant for 2 of the nation's most significant legal cases; the Dred Scott case and the Virginia Minor case. The Dred Scott case, which began in 1846, included trials in 1847 and 1850 at the Old Courthouse. The case was ultimately decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1857, ruling against the Scotts and stating that they did not have the right to sue as citizens. The Virginia Minor case, regarding a woman's right to vote, was tried in the 1870s at the Old Courthouse. We were able to walk inside the courthouse, sit behind the judges desk & read about the cases. There was a lot of interesting information to read & videos to watch.