Philadelphia is the largest city in
Pennsylvania, and the 5th most populous in the United States over all.
As of 2005, Philadelphia's population was estimated as 1,463,281, with 5,823,23 living
in the metropolitan area.
The city is known as the "City of Brotherly Love" as its name stems from
the Greek, philos (meaning "love") adelphos (meaning "brother").
Other nicknames include "Birthplace of America", "Cradle of Liberty",
"The Quaker City", and simply "Philly".
Here is some other information about Philadelphia:
The main airport for Philadelphia is Philadelphia International Airport.
Some of the leading companies with their headquarters in Philadelphia include Cigna, CIGNA, Comcast and Sunoco.
Sports teams in Philadelphia include the AHL ice hockey team, the Philadelphia Phantoms, the American football team, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Major League Baseball team, the Philadelphia Phillies, the NBA basketball team, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the NHL ice hockey team, the Philadelphia Flyers.
Probably the most famous educational institution in Philadelphia is the University of Pennsylvania. The University of Pennsylvania is coeducational private non-sectarian research university. The university of Pennsylvania was founded in 1740, and is one of the eight members of the Ivy League.
Philadelphia is home to the "cheesesteak" - known outside of the city as "Philadelphia cheesesteak", "Philly cheesesteak", or "steak and cheese". It is a sandwich made in a long Italian roll, filled with thinly sliced pieces of steak and melted cheese. Optionally, grilled onions, sautéd green peppers, mushrooms and sauces may be added.
In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read out in three cities: Trenton, New Jersey, Easton, Pennsylvania, and of course, Philadelphia.
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Product Description: DK Eyewitness Travel's full-color guidebooks to hundreds of destinations around the world truly show you what others only tell you. They have become renowned for their visual excellence, which includes unparalleled photography, 3-D mapping, and specially commissioned cutaway illustrations.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guides are the only guides that work equally well for inspiration, as a planning tool, a practical resource while traveling, and a keepsake following any trip.
Each guide is packed with the up-to-date, reliable destination information every traveler needs, including extensive hotel and restaurant listings, themed itineraries, lush photography, and numerous maps.
Product Description: "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Philadelphia & the Pennsylvania Dutch Country" will lead you straight to the best attractions this region has to offer. Packed with detailed Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Dutch Country maps, beautiful cutaways and floor plans of all the major sites, this guide explores every facet of this historic area. From the Old City known as 'America's most historic square mile' with the Independence Hall and the iconic Liberty Bell, to the outstanding museums, including the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. This "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide" provides all the insider tips every visitor to needs, with dozens of reviews of hotels, recommendations for restaurants, tips for shopping and all the best places for entertainment in Philadelphia & the Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Don't miss a thing on your holiday with the "DK Eyewitness Guide to Philadelphia & the Pennsylvania Dutch Country".
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Product Description: Discover the spirit of Philadelphia
Fodor's choice ratings you can trust. Exceptional restaurants, hotels, and sights selected to help you make the best choices.
Simple pleasures. Embrace the local culture as you sample a juicy cheesesteak, try shoofly pie at an Amish farmers market, or linger over cocktails near Betsy Ross's old stomping ground.
Boundless activities. Find choices for every traveler, from walking tours through historic neighborhoods to fabulous museum-hopping to riverside biking.
Local Experts Fodor's worldwide team of 700 writers reveal their favorite haunts to enrich your travel experience.
Freshest Facts You won't find a more up-to-date guide to the region. Our writers seek out hot spots while verifying that current listings still meet our high standards.
Travelers Like You Get candid advice from fellow travelers at Fodors.com, and read their “Word of Mouth” tips throughout this book.
“Fodor's has emerged…as our fave guidebook series for insider tips about things you actually want to know…” -Miami Herald
“Hipped up... plus advice on a broader range of attractions, from classic to quirky.” -Outside Magazine
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Product Description:
Journalist and Philadelphia native Karrie Gavin knows the best ways to experience the City of Brotherly Love, from visiting Independence Hall and the National Constitution Center to sampling cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, and hoagies. Gavin includes unique trip ideas, such as the “Two-Day Best of Philadelphia” and “Philly’s Culinary Classics.” Including experienced advice on the Philadelphia Museum of Art, recreational opportunities in Fairmount Park and on the Schuylkill River, and Philly’s nightlife, Moon Philadelphia gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Product Description: From the City of Brotherly love to the gardens of the Brandywine Valley, to sharing the roads with horse-drawn buggies in Lancaster County, Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country invite visitors to partake in nature's beauty and many moments that help shape the course of American history. Our resident writers have found the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to make your trip worthwhile and memorable. Before you leave on your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing!
The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best -- "Fodor's guides are saturated with information."
- We frequently update our Philadelphia & the Pennsylvania Dutch Country guide, and we make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book. Plus we provide timely updates about the area at Fodors.com. - Unlike other travel books, Fodor's guides rely heavily on local experts who know the territory best–so you know you're seeing the real Philadelphia & Pennsylvania Dutch Country. - We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We give options for all budgets. You make the choices.
Product Description: Retrace Ben Franklin's footsteps in the city where America's bells of liberty first rang. Explore historic Old City, linger at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, discover trendy Rittenhouse Square, or be inspired by Amish and Mennonite life in the Pennsylvania Dutch Country.
* EAT UP - local food and drink experts show you prime spots for celebrity chefs, five-star indulgence and classic South Philly hoagies and cheese steaks * FIND THE FUN - insider tips on festive South Street, raucous sports events, elegant Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, classic jazz clubs, hip Northern Liberties and Manayunk pubs * STEP BACK IN TIME - detailed coverage of independence National Historical Park, where the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were drafted * GET OUTDOORS - with our handy tours and maps, you can bike the Schuylkill River Trail, shop the Italian Market or ride a horse-drawn buggy in Lancaster County
Product Description: It's an alphabet book, travel guide and souvenir all in one, and it's designed to be in the hands of the child, not the parent! This unique and colorful book uses photographs of various sites in Philadelphia, arranged from A-Z, to introduce the City of Brotherly Love to children of all ages.
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Philadelphia is the largest city in
Pennsylvania, and the 5th most populous in the United States over all.
As of 2005, Philadelphia's population was estimated as 1,463,281, with 5,823,23 living
in the metropolitan area.
