Philadelphia It is the first city we visited in our Coast to coast trip through the United States and Canada.
After having breakfast at the hotel where we stayed in New York, around 7:30 in the morning we left for Philadelphia, taking an hour and a half to arrive.
As we approached the city, the skyline de Philadelphia He appeared majestic in front of us. Once inside the city we parked in a car park central, by the way, quite expensive.
Philadelphia It is the largest city in Pennsylvania and the sixth most populous city in the United States. United States with 1,6 million inhabitants, while the population of the metropolitan area is around 6 million.
The city now appears as a great commercial, educational and cultural center, and became the social and geographical center of the original 13 colonies of America.
But above all it is known for being the city where important events occurred that gave rise to the United States independence of the British Empire in 1776.
Likewise, after the ratification of the Constitution of the United States, the city was the temporary national capital from 1790 to 1800, while Washington DC was under construction.
What to see and do on a Philadelphia sightseeing tour in one day
On our trip we spent more than three hours walking through Philly, as they abbreviate their name in these parts.
Philadelphia is also known for being scene of several movies, from the classic Guess who is coming for dinner tonight, to the most recent Philadelphia, with Tom Hanks, and Rocky.
In the visit to Philadelphia It is easy to recognize the staircase that the protagonist of Rocky He runs up during his workouts.
Walking through the city, we have visited several Philadelphia landmarks, such as the Liberty Bell (Liberty Bell), Independence Historical Park, Independence hall, Old City Hall and Betsy Ross House.
We have also visited the downtown of Philadelphia, walking under the big skyscrapers, an experience that we will experience in many other American cities.
We really liked the city and it seems nice to live in.
We highlight a market with a Food Court more original, without the presence of the best-known commercial brands of fast food.
It was a more market-type leisure center than we are used to in Spain, with tables and all kinds of foods and specialties, where we sat down to have a coffee.
Photos of Philadelphia
Here you have more photos of our visit Philadelphia.
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I am going with my family on August 10, I would like you to help me with places of interest, especially Hersey Park, my greetings, we are 4, two adults and two children, my wife and I
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Hello Salvador,
My name is Adriana Arvizo and I work for the Philadelphia tourist office. Let me know next time you visit so I can share tips and information with you. Greetings, Adriana.
Thank you for contacting us, Adriana. This is how we will let you know in case of a future trip to Philadelphia. Greetings. Jose Luis
Hello Adriana, I want to visit Philadelphia and I would greatly appreciate any comments that allow me to better understand this beautiful and important city in the USA.
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Juan Carlos
Hello Adriana…in November, taking advantage of my trip to NY for a conference, I wanted you to advise me on what places to visit in Philadelphia.
I would be with my wife for 2 or 3 days.
I thank you in advance for any information
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