- The Philadelphia Museum of Art has works from many famous artists like Van Gogh, Manet and Dali in its collections.
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Philadelphia, the birthplace of modern American democracy, was founded by William Penn in the late 17th century. The city's name translates to "City of Brotherly Love" and has been a symbol of freedom since its inception. Located in southeastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia is the country's fifth-largest city.
Philly's Old City houses its most historic attractions (the Liberty Bell, Constitution Hall, Independence Hall), as well as a burgeoning young artist and student community.
Philadelphia is one of America's most walkable cities, which adds to its tourist appeal. Philly is marked extremely well by "Walk! Philadelphia" signs on each block (sometimes only several feet apart) that guide visitors toward shopping, dining, art galleries, cultural attractions and public transportation. Visit the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, home to many museums such as the Franklin Institute and the Philadelphia Museum of Art (from the Rocky movies).
Philadelphia has the largest collection of public art in America, courtesy of the city's innovative Mural Arts Program, designed to stop graffiti and enliven the city's buildings. Other notable public art includes the many glass mosaics found throughout the city; a sampling can be seen on South Street east of Broad.
Destination Facts
- Population: 1,517,550
- Time Zone: -5 GMT (Eastern Standard Time)
- Languages: English
- Currency: USD
- Airports
- Philadelphia International (PHL) [Main]
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