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What to see:
- Liberty Bell
- Art Museum
- Franklin Square
- local town hall
- Rodin Museum
- maritime museum
- African American Museum
- Congress hall
- Academy of Music
- national history museum
- fort mifflin
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The main thing you need to know about Philadelphia is that the United States of America was “born” here. Therefore, all the main attractions in one way or another touch on the theme of the United States gaining independence. property.
When I was working in America under the Work and Travel program, the guys from the souvenir shop and I decided to go to Philadelphia for 1 day. The company selected was international: Belarus, Russia, Moldova. Driving to Philadelphia from Cape May takes about 1.5 hours. Since we worked in a modest town, we had to rent a car in a neighboring town, getting up early in the morning.
Well, goodbye, provincial Cape May.
And hello, progressive American metropolis.
Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania and one of the oldest cities in the States. Every American considers it his duty to visit here at least once, because it was in Philadelphia that the country's independence was proclaimed. By the way, the middle-aged American couple who rented us a house in Cape May live right here, and come to the sea only for the summer to earn money from students. This is not a bad increase in pension, right?
So, Philadelphia. Its history is closely connected with the name of William Penn, a descendant of the family of a British admiral, who, after the death of his father, inherited not only an impressive fortune, but also a debt from the Crown of “many thousands of pounds sterling.” The English king Charles II, don’t be a fool, decided to pay with the least losses for the treasury and presented Penn with a decent piece of land in North America west of the Delaware River. The places were good, wooded, and that’s why they called these lands “Penn’s Woods,” that is, “Pennsylvania.” This was in 1681, and a couple of years later the main city of the future state, Philadelphia, appeared.
Despite the fact that we entered the city from below, we began to explore its sights from above. I’m a girl, I explain it as best I can, it would be more logical only on the map (look for it towards the end of the article). The car was parked near the Philadelphia Museum of Art so that we could explore the city on foot. Well, shall we go?
Philadelphia Museum of Art and Rocky Monument
The museum is located in a rather picturesque place - a huge Fairmount Park(Fairmount Park), located on the banks of the Schuylkill River. The park is so large and quiet that the proximity of the metropolis begins to seem like an illusion. But no, here it is - the city with its skyscrapers.
We didn’t go to the museum itself, because you need to spend a lot of hours on any galleries, and chasing through the halls with the agility of a young antelope is a waste of time and money. However, if you're in Philadelphia for a long time, know that it is one of the largest fine art museums in the United States.
There are several noteworthy little things near the museum that attract crowds of tourists. The art gallery is indignant because of them: everyone reaches the entrance and turns around. And fans of Sylvester Stallone and the Oscar-winning film of the 70s, for which he himself wrote the script, are crowding here. What kind of attraction is this? Staircase in front of the museum! Just like that. And all because it "Rocky's Stairs". It was on these steps that the protagonist of the cult movie trained before fights. And here is the first reminder of this (what a size Sylvester has!).
Second reminder - monument to a boxer. The statue was made for the third film about Rocky Balboa and somehow took root right there, not far from the stairs.
And here is the famous view of the city from the steps, which also appeared in the movie: Benjamin Franklin Alley(Benjamin Franklin Parkway) and downtown Philadelphia in the distance.
Do you see a classic Western European building to the left of the skyscrapers? This is Philadelphia City Hall. Almost like Elvish, only Philadelphian. Actually, we’ll go there, just make a stop at the monument and fountain to George Washington.
At first glance, it seems illogical that George is looking at Benjamin's alley, but this is only at first glance. Because, in essence, America was created with the hands of these people. But more on that later.
Philadelphia City Hall, LOVE Park, Freemasons and Good Phillis
Philadelphia City Hall (colloquially City Hall or City Hall) turned out to be further away than we had hoped. On the way to it, we kept ourselves busy by looking at the flags of different countries of the world hung on both sides of the alley. These are the banners of countries that have sister cities to Philadelphia. Follow the flags and they will lead you to the Town Hall.
When construction began on Philadelphia City Hall, it was planned to be the tallest building in the world. And she was like that, but only for 7 years. It is now the tallest masonry structure in the world. Among the tacky glass cubes standing nearby, she looks like a stranger from the past.
On the way to City Hall there is a letter sculpture “LOVE”. The vacant lot with a fountain where it is located was even named after her Park of Love(Love Park). It would seem that it couldn’t be simpler, but it attracts the attention of tourists. There is a similar art object in New York, only there the sculpture is much larger.
One of the highlights of Philadelphia is this sudden street art. Here and there you will certainly encounter some unsubstantiated monuments or metal squiggles. Like these:
Next to the city hall there is an information center where you can get a free map of the city, and opposite it there is a small area with a variety of sculptures. Chess pieces, falling dominoes, clothespins, rakes, irons... Yes, yes, this is an iron, just a bad photo. In general, I always have a lot of complaints about photographers, which is why no one goes anywhere with me. Just kidding, of course they drive, but with caution.
My personal favorite among the city statues is Mr. Phyllis- a symbol of the local baseball club and Philadelphia itself in general. There was once a “gentleman’s rule” in the city: do not build houses higher than William Penn’s hat, standing on top of the Town Hall. However, there will always be upstarts who don't care about all these conventions, and in the 1980s skyscrapers began to appear in Philadelphia. Since then, not a single city sports team has been able to take first place in international competitions. And people started talking about Penn's Curse. They had to make a tiny copy of the statue from the top of City Hall and install it on the top floor of the tallest skyscraper. After that, the Philadelphia Phillies team won the world baseball championship in 2008. Here is an urban legend that explains the presence of their symbol near the Town Hall. Good Phyllis seems to say: “Hadzi, abdymu.” And you go.
Rumor has it that the Freemasons helped lift the curse. Philadelphia, almost from the moment of its founding, has been considered the unofficial capital of free masons. The secret society is not hiding much here: members of the brotherhood proudly wear massive rings, and the main Masonic Temple located right next to the Town Hall.
In general, there is nothing to be surprised at. The Masonic movement appeared here long before independent America. Almost all of the Founding Fathers were Freemasons, led by Benjamin Franklin.
The Old Town and its main attractions
If you look at a map of Philadelphia, the narrow river-to-river section where City Hall is located will look very crowded. And this is good news, because the rest of the city is very spacious for a hiker. And here everything can be bypassed quite quickly.
So, we're going to the Old Town area, but on the way we'll stop by the big covered farmers market(Reading Terminal Market).
This is a good place to grab a bite to eat along the way. Here you can buy not only products from local farmers, but also ready-made dishes that you can eat right on the spot. The market is located in the old station building, which adds some flavor to it.
Further - Old city. There are so many different historical attractions, but the main thing to see is Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Betsy Ross House, the oldest street in Philadelphia and maybe the local cemetery. It's easy to navigate thanks to these signs.
Independence Hall, or Independence Hall, is one of Philadelphia's key historic buildings. I don’t like to talk about attractions in the style: “Here in 1776...” Who cares? Even I never read this. In general, once upon a time (but, if anyone is interested, in 1776), the Declaration of Independence was signed here. And now it’s time to talk a little about Benjamin Franklin.
After the death of William Penn, who actively fought for the independence of the British colonies, Benjamin Franklin continued his work. Subsequently, he became the only one of the founding fathers who put his signature on three key historical documents that contributed to the formation of the new state:
- US Declaration of Independence,
- The Treaty of Versailles (under which the 13 British colonies finally gained independence),
- US Constitution.
They say that for all his greatness, he was a modest and humorous man. For example, I wanted to see a turkey instead of an eagle on the US coat of arms, but serious guys didn’t approve, so it’s what it is.
There was another confusion near Independence Hall: Franklin signed the documents, but the monument was again signed by Washington. And again, everything is logical, you just need to know the history: George Washington is the first US president, elected in 1789 and held power for 2 terms. Today the figure is quite controversial, because he actively supported the slave system. And yet, “the first president” is respectable enough to have monuments in his honor and be printed on dollars. True, only on the “one”, while Franklin can be seen on the “hundred”. Such are the endless competitions of historical figures.
When the Declaration of Independence was signed at Independence Hall, people were notified Liberty Bell. So this attraction flows smoothly from the previous one. The bell was once kept in Independence Hall itself, but now it has its own separate pavilion nearby. Every year on July 4th (when Americans celebrate Independence Day), the bell is rung 13 times.
If you have already received an American visa, look at its upper right corner and you will see the coveted bell there.
Another building on the same topic - US Constitution Museum. In general, all these buildings form a whole complex called the National Historical Park of Independence. Between it and the Delaware River is exactly the old part of Philadelphia.
If you want to see Franklin's grave, you can visit Christ Church Cemetery. In addition to him, other founding fathers are buried here, as well as some famous people of Philadelphia.
The cemetery is old and therefore cinematic, they could film some kind of “The Vampire Diaries” here, or something dark in the same spirit. For those especially interested, excursions are organized here.
Next it is logical to go to Betsy Ross's house, who is considered the author of the American flag. True, in her version there were only 13 stars (according to the number of colonies), and they were located in a circle. Now there are 50 stars on the flag - as many as there are states.
Although the first version of the banner is called the “Betsy Ross flag,” its direct participation in the production of the state symbol is questioned by some historians. However, the legend is good, everyone likes it, so no one disputes it. But there is another nuance: the house that is shown to tourists is the “possible” house of Betsy Ross. That is, there are inaccuracies here too. However, it is one of the most visited places in Philadelphia. The house is now a museum, and Betsy is buried in the backyard under a large elm tree. I would like to believe that at least this is true.
Very close to the house of the most revered American seamstress is the modest but ambitious Elfreth's Alley(Elfreth’s Alley) is the oldest street in the city (it began to be built up in 1728).
Don't expect to see anything out of the ordinary here. The street is quite small, but very authentic. Definitely will appeal to those who like to make their own.
More serious people will be able to travel for a couple of minutes to the colonial era, the first years of independence and, perhaps, feel the difficult period of the Great Depression. Just during a historical dive, do not look through the windows in an attempt to see the same ancient decoration of the premises. The street, although old, is residential. Therefore, do not disturb the peace of local residents relaxing on sofas with home theater remote controls.
There is a lot more in the old city: the First and Second Banks of the United States, a bunch of museums and religious monuments. I only talked about the key places. If you have more time, just take a walk along the local streets. Another option for quickly exploring the city is the Hop-on Hop-Off tourist bus. Its route is approximately the same as we walked, and even a little wider.
You can compare it with a card and choose what is more convenient and profitable for you.
If I had more time...
I didn’t manage to get to several interesting places, but maybe you can. They are marked in green on the map.
University of Pennsylvania– simply because ancient American universities with their campuses are also a kind of cultural feature of the country.
Magic Gardens of Philadelphia– an unusual house, completely covered with ceramic and glass mosaics, and a labyrinthine courtyard with arched entrances, stairs and terraces.
Rodin Museum is a Philadelphia museum that contains the second largest collection of works by sculptor Auguste Rodin (after the museum in Paris).
Eastern State Penitentiary- to see where Al Capone was sitting.
Franklin Institute of Science– which is actually a center for science and education (that is, a museum).
Philadelphia through my eyes
After wandering around the Old Town, we came to Delaware River. The weather that day was warm, but periodically the sky became cloudy and everything was covered with a light drizzle. Therefore, there are no good shots of the evening river at all. I can only suggest this one, with a view of the bridge. It’s a pity that the photo does not convey the full significance of this waterway, which with its own “body” draws the border between Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
In general, I remember Philadelphia as such: tall, glassy and gray-brown, and also quite “restrained” in terms of the decoration of high-rise buildings.
Perhaps this was due to the changeable weather, which offered almost no blue skies.
At first glance, the city is not too colorful and even a little monotonous.
However, it would be foolish to draw conclusions after just one day. Just like in a person, in the city the main thing is not “clothes”, but details, of which there are just a lot. Here, for example, is one of them. Yep, these are kittens on display that they offer to take home for free. There are not fish, hamsters or chinchillas, but cats. Strange and unusual at the same time.
Here, graffiti easily coexists with gothic art. And in general, in Philadelphia a lot of attention is paid to contemporary art.
Tourist buses can be modern double-deckers, or they can be like this:
If you look not only at your feet, but also to the sides, looking through the right window, you can see the layout of Philadelphia.
We returned back through Chinatown. It seems that Chinatown is a must-have attribute of a large American city. If it exists, it means the place is promising and you can live.
In Philadelphia, I first became acquainted with the Subway fast food chain when I urgently needed to hide from the rain. Since then, among all fast food, I consider this the most gentle. The sandwich, if anything, was for two.
Philadelphia seemed like a serious city, where mischievous gnomes in bright caps hide behind the backs of strict brown-gray glass. I think it’s much more convenient to work here than to relax, but you can’t help but come for at least 1 day. Especially if you are interested in history or just want to know where and how the United States of America was formed from disparate colonies.
Have a nice trip to Philadelphia!
Philadelphia is the sixth largest city in the United States and the most populous city in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is also called Philly, as well as “The City of Brotherly Love”.
Population
The population of Philadelphia as of 2008 is more than 1.5 million residents. Taking into account the suburbs, the number of residents increases to 5.8 million.
Philadelphia is located in the eastern part of the United States. The closest city in the Philadelphia metropolitan area is Camden (population 80,000, New Jersey), which is on the other side of the Delaware River. According to data provided for 2007, 43% of Philadelphia residents are white, 44% are African American, and 5% are from Asian countries.
Philadelphia is a fairly multi-ethnic city. About 23% of the population lives below the poverty line (by American standards). In terms of crime in 2008, Philadelphia ranked 22nd among all US cities, while Camden ranked second.
Climate
Philadelphia's climate is humid continental, but the city is in close proximity to a humid subtropical climate. Philadelphia's climate is characterized by pronounced seasonality. Summers are warm and even hot, winters are moderately cold.
The average temperature of the hottest summer month is 25 °C, but there are days when the temperature is very high, and combined with high humidity, the heat is difficult to bear. The average temperature in January is about 0 °C, although sometimes frosts down to -10 °C occur in winter. The amount of precipitation in the form of snow varies from year to year.
Economy
Philadelphia has a developed and modern economy. The region's main industries are heavy industry, oil refining, food and textile production, tourism and healthcare. In addition, Philadelphia is considered a national center of jurisprudence, since it is here that a large number of specialized educational institutions and institutions are concentrated.
As of 2005, the Philadelphia region's combined gross domestic product is equivalent to more than $312 billion, ranking third in the United States behind New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Philadelphia ranks second in oil refining in the United States.
Role in history and landmarks
Philadelphia has always played an important role in the history of the United States of America, and from 1790 to 1800. was their first capital. It was here that American independence was born at one time, since Philadelphia was the largest city among the thirteen rebellious English colonies. And it was Philadelphia that became the place where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, and later, in 1787, the US Constitution was adopted.
These events took place in the two-story building Independence Hall, which became the most significant landmark in Philadelphia. Next to Independence Hall in a special pavilion is the Liberty Bell, symbolizing the independence of the United States. Nearby is also the Congressional Hall, where the Bill of Rights was signed.
The historic part of Philadelphia is located between the Delaware River and downtown. This is a very pleasant place to walk: quiet narrow streets with low-rise brick buildings interspersed with green spaces and parks. Among these streets are such attractions as the Betsy Ross House Museum, the Church of Christ and the Old Joseph Church, the Second Bank of the United States.
Not far from the historic part of the city on the banks of the Delaware River is Penn's Landing, the landing site of the city's founder, William Penn, in 1682. The embankment, which offers beautiful views of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, is a wonderful place for walking and relaxing in good weather. There is a maritime museum here, where the cruiser Olympia and the submarine Bekun are available for visiting.
Downtown Philadelphia, together with the historical part, forms the city center, bounded on the east by the Delaware River and on the west by the Schukel River. Philadelphia's other main neighborhoods are North, West, Northwest, South, and Southwest.
The first department store in the United States, Wanamaker's is Philadelphia's most popular meeting place. Fairmount Park is one of the largest urban parks in the world. The country's oldest zoo, founded in 1874, is located on its territory.
The tallest skyscrapers downtown are Comcast Center (297 meters), One Liberty Place (288 meters), and TwoLiberty Place (258 meters). Among the skyscrapers are such architectural masterpieces as the Philadelphia City Hall and the Masonic Temple.
If you walk from City Hall through Love Park, you can get to the Logan Square open area. And if you go straight from there, you can go to the grandiose Museum of Art. Its steps offer a beautiful panorama of Philadelphia. The 72 stone steps that lead to the Museum of Art are called the Rocky Steps. Rocky Balboa from the Sylvester Stallone movie trained for his fight by running up these steps. This character became so beloved that a bronze statue was installed next to the Museum of Art, which is very popular among tourists.
Somewhat south of the center there is a huge sports complex (South Philadelphia Sport Complex). It includes 3 large sports arenas in which Philadelphia's professional sports league teams play: the Philadelphia Eagles (American football), Philadelphia Union (European football), Philadelphia Philies (baseball), Philadelphia Flyers (hockey) and Philadelphia 76ers (basketball).
