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Philadelphia – United States Revolutionary City
The city with many facets, Philadelphia is sixth-largest metropolitan area in the country and the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Panoramically located at the confluence of Delaware and Schuylkill rivers, the city is a major center in Delaware Valley for politics, economy, finance and cultural. The city is home to 1,560,297 residents making it the 5th most populous city in United States. The city was founded in 1682 to serve as the capital of Pennsylvania Colony by William Penn. Philadelphia was an important city during the American Revolution and served as the meeting point for the Founding Father of United States. During the 1776 Revolutionary War, Philadelphia served as the temporary US capital. At present, the city is home to seven Fortune 1000 companies and eloquent for its numerous cultural and heritage marvels. Philadelphia is at an elevation of 12 meters above sea level and of the most popular tourist destination in United States, hosting more than 39 million domestic tourists annually. It is home may of US first’s like first medical school, first library, first business school etc. English is the official language spoken by the majority of the people.
Overview
Philadelphia International Airport and Northeast Philadelphia Airport currently serves the city and all flights coming to Philadelphia land at the either of the airport. While the former caters to domestic as well as international flights, the latter serves general as well as corporate aviation. Humid subtropical climate zone prevails in Philadelphia. The city experiences 4 distinct seasons – summer from May to September, fall in October and November, winters from November to February and spring during March and April. While July is the hottest month, January is the coldest month of the year and snowfall is common during the winter months. March to May and September till November is the peak tourist season in Philadelphia. St. Patrick's Day Parade in March, Philadelphia Antiques Show in April, Philadelphia International Children's Festival in May, Mann Music Center Summer Concerts in July, Pennsylvania Dutch Festival in August, Philly Fringe Festival in September, Philadelphia Marathon in November, Mummer's Parade in January and Chinese New Year in February are the major festivals celebrated in Philadelphia.
City Attractions
An important historical city in US, there is lot may things in Philadelphia that will keep the tourists happily engaged. Independence National Historical Park is the most historic square in America and most of the important building like Independence Hall, Congress Hall and others are located here. Liberty Bell Pavilion is the landmark attraction in Philadelphia famed for being the American symbol of freedom and independence. Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted and United States Constitution was written is a major sightseeing place in Philadelphia.
To know more about the history, culture and art of American visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The museum showcases United States' largest collections of art and the medieval galleries located inside boast of pictures by Rogier van der Weyden and the van Eyck brothers. Eastern State Penitentiary, which was once the most expensive and high tech prison in the world, today has been converted into a museum with dedicated tours. Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Museum displaying a vast collection of American Art, the City Center which has an intersting mix of both and new attractions, Society Hill Historic District famed for its 18th Century buildings, Rodin Museum (housing most extensive collections of French sculptor Auguste Rodin), Franklin Institute Science Museum, Fairmount Park and Fort Mifflin are among the major sightseeing destinations in the city.
Eating and Shopping
Filled with high end restaurants, fine dining places, charming cafes, budget eating joints, Philadelphia has something to offer to the foodie of any budget. The city is exceptionally popular for being the inventor of the delicious cheesesteak and has end number of places which serve only this delicacy. Some of the food items that are synonymous with the city that you should sample in Philadelphia are hoagies, soft pretzels, scrapple, Irish potato candy, water ice and Tastykake. The city is also some of the some of the best Italian restaurants and many other specialized restaurants that serve wide range of in international cuisine. When in Philadelphia, plan a visit to Reading Terminal Market which has been here since 1892 and is a popular heritage place offering wide range of ethnic and specialty food.
A multi-cultural hub, the city has plenty of options for the most ardent shoppers. Please note that clothes in Philadelphia are tax free; hence you should indulge in shopping for clothes. If you are brand conscious then this place is your haven filled with boutique shops, designer outlets and high end shopping centers. Chestnut Street, Walnut Street on Broad and Shops at the Bellevue are the major shopping destinations offering everything under the sun.
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