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Philadelphia Guide
America's
first capital city, Philadelphia is rich in American history
and culture. From Independence Hall, where the Declaration
of Independence was signed in 1776 proclaiming American
independence, to Penn's Landing, named after the influential
and charismatic governor William Penn, Philadelphia has
much to teach visitors about the early years of America.
At the same time, Philadelphia is a bustling city with
modern attractions and entertainment.
Philadelphia's historical roots are very deep. As the
seat of American government during the first crucial decades
of American independence, Philadelphia was America's greatest
city. The city's pride was manifested in the City Hall,
which is the largest and most ornate municipal hall in
the country. Philadelphia was the site of the meetings
of the Continental and then the US Congress until 1800.
But Philadelphia's history is even older than that of
the United States itself. As a British Colony founded
by William Penn and the Quakers, Pennsylvania attracted
many different religious denominations to its tolerant
atmosphere. Many of those faiths have built beautiful
churches throughout the city in celebration of the religious
freedom they found in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia was and remains to this day a cultural center.
Benjamin Franklin himself helped found many of the educational
and cultural offerings of the city. Numerous universities
and museums can be found here in the City of Brotherly
Love. The Philadelphia Art Museum is the third largest
in the country with over 300,000 different items. Other
museums celebrate the Philadelphia's place in American
history. Philadelphia also boasts numerous entertainment
centers, such as Penn's Landing where a wonderful collection
of historical ships provides the background for numerous
restaurants and entertainment venues.
Philadelphia's careful city planning made it an ideal
choice for housing the US government, and it has produced
many treasures that are still enjoyed by visitors and
residents. Fairmont Park, for example, is the largest
landscaped municipal park in the world. It houses numerous
attractions, as well as walking trails and recreation
areas.
Philadelphia has enjoyed a special place in American history,
and visitors come to the city to learn about that history
as they learn about this beautiful city and all it offers.
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