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 National Historic Park.

The city also boasts a number of fine museums, including one of the largest in the country, the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Some Philadelphia Highlights:
Logan Circle, Philadelphia Logan circle is a central plaza on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. It features the beautifully sculptured Swann Memorial Fountain. More about Logan Circle...		Museum of Art, Philadelphia Philadelphia's Museum of Art is one of the largest in the country with a collection of more than 300,000 works of art. More about the museum...