Los Angeles. View from Griffith Observatory.

“The Hollywood Sign (formerly the Hollywoodland Sign) is an American cultural icon and landmark located in Los Angeles. It is situated on Mount Lee, in the Hollywood Hills area of the Santa Monica Mountains.

“‘HOLLYWOOD’ is spelled out in 44-foot (13.4 m)-tall white capital letters and is 352 feet (107.3 m) long. The sign was originally created in 1923 as an advertisement for a local real estate development, but due to increasing recognition and symbolism, the sign was left up.”