Sightseeing in Philadelphia - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Discovering the architecture of Philadelphia from bird's eye view! Independence Hall, Franklin Institute, Please Touch Museum, Museum of Archeology and Anthropology, Citizens Bank Park, Fort Mifflin, all those monuments are defining the image of Philadelphia …
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Philadelphia City Hall, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Eastern State Penitentiary, Franklin Square, National Constitution Center, Building of the Customs Service, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Philadelphia …
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Philadelphia impresses with an abundance of various restaurants; there are more than two thousand different dining places in the city. A typical national diner is Talula s Garden; you just …
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Philadelphia is a modern progressive city that stands out among the rest because of the unique atmosphere of aristocratic refinement and modesty. The city has a huge number of iconic sites …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Philadelphia and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Philadelphia
♥ Shopping area ' Rittenhouse Square' Philadelphia, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Old City' Philadelphia, 2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Walnut Street' Philadelphia, 2.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Haddon Avenue' Haddonfield, 8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Haddon Avenue' Collingswood, 8.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Rittenhouse Square' Philadelphia, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Old City' Philadelphia, 2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Walnut Street' Philadelphia, 2.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Haddon Avenue' Haddonfield, 8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Haddon Avenue' Collingswood, 8.3 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Philadelphia
♥ Castle 'Circus Tower' Milan, 40.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Circus Tower' Milan, 40.4 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Philadelphia
♥ National Historical Park 'Independence' , 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Local Park 'Fairmont' , 4.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Liberty' , 5.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Local Park 'Ston' , 10.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ City Park 'Bryn Mawr' , 17.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Historical Park 'Independence' , 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Local Park 'Fairmont' , 4.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Liberty' , 5.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Local Park 'Ston' , 10.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ City Park 'Bryn Mawr' , 17.6 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Philadelphia and around
♥ Art museum 'Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts' Philadelphia, 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Barnes Foundation' Philadelphia, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Rodin Museum' Philadelphia, 1.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Philadelphia Museum of Art' Philadelphia, 2.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology' Philadelphia, 2.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts' Philadelphia, 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Barnes Foundation' Philadelphia, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Rodin Museum' Philadelphia, 1.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Philadelphia Museum of Art' Philadelphia, 2.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology' Philadelphia, 2.3 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Philadelphia from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Serpentine Water Park
From the series “The Greatest and Fanciest Water Parks”![](../../extreme/img/w300/waterpark-serpentine_1.jpg)
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Distance from Philadelphia center - 64.6 km.
The amazing water park, located in New Jersey, is part of the Hurricane Harbor aquapark network. The facility was opened in 1995. This amusement park is also characterized by an impressive scale. A huge amount of high-speed slides, as well as rides for those who like a more leisurely entertainment are available. You can rest comfortably all day in this aquapark. Excellent cafes operate here and there. Comfortable seating areas and playgrounds for children of different ages are waiting for visitors. …
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Fonthill
From the series “Monuments of Byzantium: the most famous buildings”![](../../extreme/img/w300/fonthill_1.jpg)
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Distance from Philadelphia center - 40.4 km.
An interesting museum is open in the castle today. There are several personal items of its former eminent owner among its exhibits. The museum's exposition includes more than 6,000 books. They belonged to a scientist. Several hundred archaeological artifacts are also included in the exhibition. They were discovered by him during expeditions to various countries. Many interesting legends are associated with the ancient castle. Some employees of the museum claim that ghosts live in it. Fonthill Castle has been a national historic landmark since 1972. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world.
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It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world.
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