By Lauren Rey
Introduction
Steeped in the history of a nation's beginnings, there are many Philadelphia landmarks to see...
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One of the most recognizable features of Philadelphia, the LOVE statue has been an icon...
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Made famous by the movie Rocky, the stairs leading up to the Philadelphia Art Museum...
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Independence National Historical Park features a federally protected collection of National Historic Landmarks relating to...
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A museum dedicated solely to the US Constitution, the National Constitution Center is the first...
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Known as "America's most historic square mile," Old City features original cobblestone streets and historic...
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One of the original Philadelphia squares envisioned by William Penn back in 1682, Franklin Square...
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Founded in 1976, the African American Museum in Philadelphia is the first museum established by...
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Founded in the 1820s in honor of Benjamin Franklin, The Franklin Institute hosts an array...
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One of Philadelphia's most culturally vibrant locations, Chinatown is full of unique art, restaurants, museums...
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One of the most popular parks in Philadelphia, Fairmount Park offers a quiet oasis in...
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The Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center is located within Fairmount Park and features serene gardens, koi...
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Located within the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, the Mutter Museum offers a fascinating array...
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One of the top Philadelphia points of interest, the Betsy Ross House, is known as...
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Just steps from the Liberty Bell Center sits the remnants of the home of George...
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Established in 1719, the Christ Church Burial Ground is one of the oldest and most...
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Eastern State Penitentiary was the first penitentiary in America, housing over 85,000 prisoners between 1829...
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The Mother Bethel AME Church is home to the first Black Protestant denomination in the...
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Elfreth's Alley is the oldest continuously inhabited residential street in America. The homes and structures...
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An impressive turn-of-the-century architectural feat, Philadelphia City Hall houses the city's government offices and is...
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Founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin, The American Philosophical Society is known as the oldest...
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Carpenters' Hall is another of the many famous Philadelphia buildings. This landmark is notable as...
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church opened in 1762 and has been a forerunner in important sociopolitical...
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Founded in 1816, the Second Bank of the United States was the second federally chartered...
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With a history that dates back to 1786, the Hill-Physick House is one of the...
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A modern engineering marvel of its time, Fairmount Water Works was established in 1815 to...
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The Liberty Bell is one of the most well-known landmarks in Philadelphia. A monument that...
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Located outside the Franklin Institute, the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial stands at an impressive 20...
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Showcasing Irish heritage in Philadelphia, the Irish Memorial Monument tells the story of the Great...
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A monument to Pennsylvania Civil War heroes, the Smith Memorial Arch resides on the Avenue...
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Serving as a gateway into the famous Chinatown district, the Chinatown Friendship Gate, or Chinatown...
Conclusion
Philly is a hub of education, history, and culture. Whether visiting one of the many...
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