Philadelphia

Stadt · Pennsylvania, 🇺🇸 Vereinigte Staaten

Bevölkerung 1.603.797

Fläche 371 km²

Zeitzone America/New_York

Offizielle Website www.phila.gov

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Philadelphia County's Essential Historical and Cultural Treasures

Philadelphia County serves as a living museum of American history, featuring the nation’s oldest residential street at Elfreth’s Alley and revolutionary-era sites like Christ Church and the First Bank of the United States. Cultural landmarks include the world-class art collections of the Barnes Foundation and Rodin Museum, alongside the scientific exhibits of the Franklin Institute. Architectural highlights range from the suspension design of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge to the Renaissance-style Grand Court of the Wanamaker Building.

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Philadelphia's Museums and Heritage

Philadelphia’s cultural history is showcased through landmarks like the 1703 cobblestone Elfreth's Alley and the Revolutionary War-era Fort Mifflin. The city's art scene includes one of the largest collections of Auguste Rodin’s sculptures and the Woodmere Art Gallery’s focus on regional artists. Science and innovation are represented by the Franklin Institute and the Wagner Free Institute of Science, while unique sites like the Eastern State Penitentiary and the Museum of the American Revolution offer insights into America's social and political evolution.

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Philadelphia's Sacred Sites

Philadelphia’s religious landscape spans centuries of architectural and cultural history. This collection features the 18th-century Christ Church in Old City and the historic Pennypack Baptist Church, founded in 1688. From the mid-century modern designs of suburban synagogues in Elkins Park to the Gothic Revival details of neighborhood parishes, these sites represent diverse traditions including Episcopal, Jewish, Presbyterian, and Catholic faiths, offering insight into the city's spiritual development and communal heritage.

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Parks and Gardens of Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s green spaces range from expansive state parks to historic military sites. This collection includes the 230-acre Lorimer Park and Benjamin Rush State Park, which features the city's only community gardens and radio-controlled airplane fields. Visitors can explore Revolutionary War history at Fort Mifflin and Red Bank Battlefield Park, or utilize the extensive athletic facilities and historic playgrounds within the Fairmount Park system, such as the century-old Smith Memorial Playground.

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Markets, Pizza & Bakeries

This collection features a mix of Philadelphia's essential food stops, from historic neighborhood bakeries like D'Ambrosio to the world's first pizza museum at Pizza Brain. Explore a variety of grocery options including local markets like Keller's alongside regional retailers. The list highlights the city's pizza culture through specialized spots like Taconelli’s, known for its traditional thin-crust pies, and several convenient quick-service cafes and family-run shops across the metropolitan area.

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