J Paul Getty Villa and Museum Malibu California by elliott on Blogster

I will try to upload pictures first of the J Paul Getty Villa and Museum in Malibu, California. Then, below J. Paul Getty's "bust" will show some selected pictures of his Center which is located north on the 405 in LA area. Both places are worth visiting, especially the Center which is only about 10 yrs. old and a beautiful display of architecture, gardens, and paintings, furniture, and sculpture in the pavilions at the Center!

The bust you see at the end of the pictures is of Hercules who was said by our guide to be the God that the people of Herculaneum worshipped(a city buried in the lava from Mt. Vesuvius' eruption in nearby Pompeii.) The people in Roman times worshipped many Gods, and Hercules was chosen by the people of Herculaneum to worship. The J Paul Getty Villa is supposed to be a replica of the buried city of Herculaneum.

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It looks like I am at the end of the allowable space, so will post pictures of the J Paul Getty Center in another post.

If you get to LA area, these places are a must to visit!! Of course, Disney Land at Anaheim is a close second! LOL

11 comments on J Paul Getty Villa and Museum Malibu California

bluegrasslady said 1 years ago
very nice, Elliott,[HEART][THUMBUP][SMILE][WINK][COOL]

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elliott said 1 years ago
Yes, wish you could have gone with us, as I KNOW you would have felt like you were in heaven! It is amazing that J Paul Getty would donate millions of dollars for such projects for the public to enjoy at no cost, except for $8.00 parking at each place!![THUMBUP][THUMBUP][HEART][THUMBUP]
elfie33 said 1 years ago
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renruth said 1 years ago
oh-oh-oh, i want to go swimming[TONGUE] This looks like a great place to visit. Thanks[THUMBUP]
elliott said 1 years ago
Your living in California, you just need to take the 4-5 hour trip down the Freeway and see these remarkable gifts to society![THUMBUP][HEART][THUMBUP]
elliott said 1 years ago
Thanks for coming by, Elfie and hope you have a great summer. Did you say you got a nice raise and bonus for your great service? If so, congratulations again![THUMBUP][HEART][THUMBUP]
queenteamum said 1 years ago
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elliott said 1 years ago
[HEART][HEART] Hope your move goes smoothly. I hate moving anymore, but sometimes moving turns out better than you originally think. Hope this is the case for you!![THUMBUP]
elderjanememorabilia said 1 years ago
I love the pictures.[HEART]
kevinhere said 11 months ago
SOME MEUSEUM,looks great [THUMBUP]
elliott said 11 months ago
The J Paul Getty Villa/Museum, and a newer separate complex called the J Paul Getty Center are a must to see when you get to Los Angeles, in the Malibu area.[THUMBUP]