The Magic of Tucson

From the Rattlesnake Bridge at the eastern end of downtown to the brightly colored buildings of La Placita Village, downtown Tucson has a lot of character. The aging barrios contrast with more modern high-rises, blending old and new.

1 A unique and controversial structure, the Rattlesnake Bridge is also known as “The Bridge to Nowhere.” The tail rattles when you walk by, and the structure greets you as you enter downtown on Broadway from the east, or bids you goodbye as you leave.

2 The sun creates a halo around this old church’s bell-tower, which can still be heard throughout downtown as it calls worshipers to services.

3 Trees and modern buildings reach up into the deep blue sky that is common in Tucson.

4 This copper colored building has become somewhat of an icon of downtown Tucson.

5 The moon appears to be captured in a tangle of telephone wires in downtown Tucson, AZ.

6 Bird sits on telephone wire in downtown Tucson, AZ.

7The colorful buildings of La Placita Village in downtown Tucson, AZ.

8 Lights in La Placita Village.

9 More lights in La Placita Village.

10 Old doors in downtown Tucson, AZ

11 The cracked and peeling paint on this old window is part of the character of downtown Tucson, AZ.

12 Colorful windows reflect the cultural heritage of the Mexican-Americans who make up a large part of the population of Tucson.