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Ranked #1 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “The Barnes is a Renoir museum” 19/06/2013
- “excellent variety” 18/06/2013
Category: Art Museums
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Ranked #2 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “Creepy” 17/06/2013
- “Not your typical sightseeing destinati...” 17/06/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Museums
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Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in...
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Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Known for its grand architecture and strict discipline, this was the world’s first true “penitentiary,” a prison designed to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of convicts. Tours today include the cellblocks, solitary punishment cells, Al Capone’s Cell, and Death Row.
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Ranked #3 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “You just gotta do it . . . .” 19/06/2013
- “Our history is important....” 18/06/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Government Buildings; Architectural Buildings; History Museums
Both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed in this historic building.
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Ranked #4 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “Beautiful Campus” 17/06/2013
- “A dream school for the future college...” 15/06/2013
Category: Educational Sites
This Ivy League institution counts, among its founders, Ben Franklin.
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Ranked #5 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “Mundane” 19/06/2013
- “Start here” 18/06/2013
Category: Tourist/ Visitor Centres
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The first stop for anyone interested in Philadelphia history, the Independence Visitors Center is a one-stop resource center....
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The first stop for anyone interested in Philadelphia history, the Independence Visitors Center is a one-stop resource center. National Park Service representatives staff the center, directing and guiding visitors, while film presentations, wireless tours and a free concierge service will secure the information and reservations you need for the perfect visit.
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Ranked #6 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “Takes your breath away!” 18/06/2013
- “Philadelphia tour” 17/06/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Cemeteries
This church's congregation has included Ben Franklin, George Washington and Betsy Ross.
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Ranked #7 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “Line of Rowing Clubs” 11/06/2013
- “Sentry of the Schuylkill” 04/06/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings; Neighbourhoods
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The best walking and biking route in the city is along the Schuylkill River. The cluster of 15 rowing clubs host a variety of...
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The best walking and biking route in the city is along the Schuylkill River. The cluster of 15 rowing clubs host a variety of rowing and running events each year.
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Ranked #8 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “Unique meeting rooms” 11/06/2013
- “Grand Old Building” 10/06/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Libraries
The Masonic Temple is the church-like structure one sees on the northeast corner of North Broad Street across the street from City Hall. Though dedicated in 1873, the interior... more »
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Ranked #9 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “Interesting mosaic just southwest of I...” 11/06/2013
- “Mosaic Masterpiece!” 28/05/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #10 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “Beautiful Venue.. Need Another Ladies...” 11/06/2013
- “Step Back in Time” 10/06/2013
Category: Ballets; Symphonies
The Academy of Music opened in 1857 to provide Philadelphia with a first class opera house. It remains one of the very oldest intact opera venues in the world. The plain brick... more »
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Ranked #11 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “Old Cathedral” 12/06/2013
- “Impressive building” 28/05/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Historic Sites
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The head church of Philadelphia's Catholic Archdiocese is on the National Registrar of Historic Places. Pope John Paul II...
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The head church of Philadelphia's Catholic Archdiocese is on the National Registrar of Historic Places. Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass here in 1979.
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Ranked #12 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “Perfect Place to Unwind” 09/06/2013
- “Peaceful Park” 08/06/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
People-watching is the favorite pastime at this busting park, with loads of benches to accommodate weary pedestrians.
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Ranked #13 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “Off the beaten path and worth it!” 13/06/2013
- “Early Philadelphia Fire Department” 12/06/2013
Category: Historic Sites; History Museums; Religious Sites
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Stop by this small (and free!) museum on your walking tour of Philadelphia. Staffed by actual firemen, Firemans Hall...
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Stop by this small (and free!) museum on your walking tour of Philadelphia. Staffed by actual firemen, Firemans Hall exhibits artifacts, such as leather buckets and fire marks, once and sometimes still used to fight city fires.
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Ranked #14 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “Go on Flag Day!!!” 17/06/2013
- “1776 on one end, 2006 Nat'l Const Cent...” 05/06/2013
Category: Neighbourhoods; Historic Walking Areas
Historic neighborhood in the middle of the city.
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Ranked #15 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “Entertaining and educational” 19/05/2013
- “Adaptive reuse at its best” 23/01/2013
Category: Educational Sites
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Ranked #16 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “America's first hospital” 09/06/2013
- “The Nation's First Hospital” 29/05/2013
Category: Historic Sites
The first hospital in the colonies happens to be a well-designed one.
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Ranked #17 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “Equally Inspiring” 11/06/2013
- “Historical, with Stories” 18/05/2013
Category: Historic Sites
Home of the United States Congress when Philadelphia served as the nation's capital from 1790 to 1800.
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Ranked #18 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “Great day at the Italian Market” 13/06/2013
- “A fun side stop” 12/06/2013
Category: Flea/ Street Markets; Neighbourhoods
A colorful outdoor market specializing in Italian foodstuffs.
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Ranked #19 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “great little hipster enclave” 13/06/2013
- “Hip neighborhood in Philly” 08/06/2013
Category: Neighbourhoods
Riverside neighborhood with many shops and boutiques.
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Ranked #20 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “A quick stop, well worth it.” 17/06/2013
- “Interesting” 10/06/2013
Category: Government Buildings; Tours
Dating from 1793, the Philadelphia Mint is the oldest and largest of the six facilities operated by the United States Mint. The present structure is a modern style factory... more »
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Ranked #21 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “A local's view” 20/05/2013
- “Historic monuments to the famous and i...” 17/11/2012
Category: Cemeteries
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This 100-acre cemetery has an array of resplendent funerary monuments, including small Victorian palaces, art nouveau...
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This 100-acre cemetery has an array of resplendent funerary monuments, including small Victorian palaces, art nouveau sarcophagi and pre-Raphaelite stained glass.
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Ranked #22 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “Amazing” 11/06/2013
- “easy to see” 27/04/2013
Category: Cemeteries
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Ranked #23 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “Great Collection of Valuable Historica...” 26/04/2013
- “Walk through time.” 31/12/2012
Category: History Museums
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Ranked #24 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “It's the small things sometimes” 20/05/2013
- “Another Piece of History!” 04/05/2013
Category: Historic Sites; History Museums
With levels above and below ground, the complex houses a theater and museum devoted to Franklin's life and inventions.
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Ranked #25 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “Philadelphia tour” 17/06/2013
- “See how the common person lived.” 12/06/2013
Category: Historic Sites
Betsy Ross is an iconic figure in American history, but her story is less clear than that often taught in school. It is known that she ran an upholstery shop with one of her... more »
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Ranked #26 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “First Fridays” 31/05/2013
- “Lucky enough to catch First Friday!” 11/07/2012
Category: Neighbourhoods
A neighborhood featuring art galleries, furniture stores, boutiques and performance areas.
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Ranked #27 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “Late 18th Century Middle Class” 08/09/2012
- “Glad they restored it” 16/05/2012
Category: Historic Sites
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Ranked #28 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “Closed for repairs” 20/05/2013
- “Who knew?” 16/05/2013
Category: Historic Sites
The simple home where Edgar Allen Poe lived and wrote. Among other stories, Poe wrote The Tell-Tale Heart here.
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Ranked #29 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “learning and strengthening” 14/05/2013
- “Feels like home” 13/05/2013
Category: Religious Sites
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Ranked #30 of 116 Cultural in Philadelphia
- “Take the Rare Book tour (pair w/Rosenb...” 24/05/2013
- “A Good Place to Stop By” 18/05/2013
Category: Libraries
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This magnificent building modeled after the Place de Concorde in Paris has an excellent and eclectic collection. If its...
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This magnificent building modeled after the Place de Concorde in Paris has an excellent and eclectic collection. If its medieval manuscripts you want or early American hornbooks, youll find it here.
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