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As the most important city in colonial
America, Philadelphia has a rich history. It was founded
by William
Penn, a Quaker who named the city after the ancient
Greek word for brotherly love. Philadelphia is still
known as the 'city of brotherly love'.
Philadelphia is closely linked to America's struggle for independence. The declaration of Independence was signed in the city's state house, now the Independence Hall. Other significant events like the signing of the US Constitution and the creation of a national flag also took place in Philadelphia. Many buildings from this revolutionary period can be visited; most of are them clustered in the Independence National Historical Park.
The city also boasts a number of fine museums, including one of the largest in the country, the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Some Philadelphia Highlights:
| Memorial Hall, Philadelphia | |
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This beautiful Beaux-Arts structure was built for the Centennial exposition of 1876 in Philadelphia. More about Memorial Hall... |
| Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia | |
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This charming historic street is one of the oldest continually occupied streets in the United States. More about Elfreth's Alley... |
