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Philadelphia
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".
Some of the attractions in Philadelphia include:
Here is some more information about Philadelphia:
- Professional sports teams in Philadelphia include the AHL ice hockey team, the Philadelphia Phantoms, the American football team, the Philadelphia Eagles, the basketball team, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Major League Baseball team, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the NHL ice hockey team, the Philadelphia Flyers.
- The main airport for Philadelphia is Philadelphia International Airport.
- Perhaps the most famous educational institution in Philadelphia is the University of Pennsylvania, which 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.
- Some of the major companies headquartered in Philadelphia include Cigna, CIGNA, Comcast and Sunoco.
- 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.
Here is the seven day weather forecast for Philadelphia:
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Here are a few posters of Philadelphia:
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Rocky - Movie Score Arms Up 24" X 36" Poster
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Rocky 24" X 36" Poster
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Visit the Philadelphia Zoo 12" X 16" Art Print
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Rocky-Million To One Shot 12" X 36" Poster
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Three Musicians, c.1921 21" X 23" Art Print Artist: Pablo Picasso.
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Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2, 1912 24" X 30" Art Print Artist: Marcel Duchamp.
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Rocky - Movie Score 16" X 20" Mini Poster
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Sunflowers, c.1888 12" X 36" Poster Artist: Vincent van Gogh.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 36" X 12" Photographic Print Artist: Panoramic Images.
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Sunflowers, c.1888 13" X 19" Art Print Artist: Vincent van Gogh.
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Miami Heat v Philadelphia 76ers - Game Four, Philadelphia, PA - April 24: LeBron James 12" X 8" Photographic Print
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It's Always Sunny In Philidelphia - Family Portrait 24" X 36" Poster
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US, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Skyline, Night 36" X 12" Photographic Print Artist: Panoramic Images.
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Scene at the Signing of the Constitution 36" X 24" Poster Artist: Howard Chandler Christy.
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Snow at City Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 24" X 18" Premium Poster
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Here are some books about Philadelphia that you might enjoy reading:
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By Richard Varr
DK Travel Paperback (208 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: DK Eyewitness Travel: Philadelphia & The Pennsylvania Dutch Country will lead you straight to the best attractions this region has to offer. Packed with detailed maps, including a new pull-out map with detailed sheet maps and useful transportation information, this guide explores every facet of this historic area.
Also included are beautiful cutaways and floor plans of all the major sites and suggestions for the best places to visit, from the Old City known as "America's most historic square mile," encompassing 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 vacation with the DK Eyewitness Guide to Philadelphia & the Pennsylvania Dutch Country.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
-Packed with photographs, illustrations, and maps
-Cutaways and floor plans of all the major sights
-3-D aerial views of the city's most interesting districts
-Huge selection of hotels, restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues
-Specially devised walking tours, special events info
-Now includes a new durable, oversized pull-out map with useful transportation information, a distance chart, a street and sight index, and practical information for getting around the city. |
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By DK Publishing
DK Travel Paperback (208 pages)
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Click Here | 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. |
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By Fodor's
Fodor's Released: 2010-01-05 Paperback (304 pages)
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Click Here | 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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By Jeff Campbell
Lonely Planet Paperback (448 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: Lonely Planet knows New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania. Our 3rd edition guarantees an adventure, whether it’s shopping ’til you drop in Manhattan, wine-tasting your way around the Finger Lakes, time-warping through the small towns of Amish country, viewing Warhols in Pittsburgh, eating funnel cakes on the Jersey shore or winning big in Atlantic City.
In This Guide:
Extensive coverage of New York City and Philadelphia Itineraries to inspire road tripping, gallery hopping, beach bumming and nature loving Practical information on getting around by car, bus, plane, antique steam train or horse-drawn buggy 69 Maps |
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By DK Publishing
DK Travel Paperback (208 pages)
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Click Here | 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. |
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By Richard Varr
DK Travel Paperback (208 pages)
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By Lauren McCutcheon
Frommers Paperback (288 pages)
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- Frommer's Philadelphia, 16th edition is written by local experts who share their insider tips on the best of Philadelphia and beyond.
- You'll get Philly's best museums, recreational activities for families, where to spot "Ben Franklin" off duty, the best historic walks and tours, the best spots for theater and comedy, the hippest bars, the Gayborhood, and more.
- Covers exciting developments in Philadelphia's dining scene, including new restaurants from the city's top chefs--plus "The Ultimate Cheesesteak Taste Test."
- Lists all the best places to eat, drink, and even bathe in chocolate in the town of Hershey. This guide also covers side trips to Bucks County, Valley Forge, and the Brandywine Valley—plus complete coverage of Lancaster County, home of the Amish.
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By Streetwise Maps
StreetWise Released: 2013-01-01 Map (1 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: Streetwise Philadelphia Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Philadelphia, PA - Folding pocket size travel map with integrated Septa metro map including lines & stations - bus mapThis map covers the following areas: Main Philadelphia Map 1:14,000 Philadelphia Area Map 1:190,000 Philadelphia Independence National Historical Park Map 1:7,000 Philadelphia Transit Map Center City Philadelphia Bus Map Most people think that Philadelphia = Liberty Bell, but that’s only the prologue. Yes, you can find the Bell, Independence Hall and the Congress Hall in Independence National Park, but venture further and you’ll find hidden delights. For instance a few blocks away is Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest residential street in America that is still home to families and professionals but reverts to its historic legacy with special events held throughout the year. Reading Terminal Market is a gastronomic payday, a giant public market that houses the most delicious offerings from around the region. And then there is cheesesteak perhaps one of the most passionate subjects in Philadelphia. You are either a Gino’s or Pat’s fan. If you’re visiting, be judicial and try both. Looking at the STREETWISE® map of Philadelphia, you’ll notice that the city is dissected by the Schuylkill and Delaware rivers. Between the Schuylkill and Delaware are the downtown business district, Independence Park, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Society Hill and Penn’s Landing. The west side of the Schuylkill is University City where The University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University are located. The STREETWISE® map of Philadelphia lays all this out for you and enables you to master the city and region. The insets on STREETWISE® Philadelphia Map include the Septa transit system and a Philadelphia Center City bus map. The expanded inset map of Independence Park will enable you to locate all the historic sites of Philadelphia. Use the Philadelphia Area Map to navigate throughout the Philadelphia area and the regions beyond. Find the Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary, or Philadelphia International Airport, or the Cherry Hill Mall. On an educational odyssey? Villanova, Bryn Mawr, and Swathmore College are only some of the temples of higher learning. A complete index of streets, hotels, points of interest, shopping, and parks is clearly listed. Our pocket size map of Philadelphia is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE® Philadelphia map is one of many detailed and easy-to-read city street maps designed and published by STREETWISE®. Buy your STREETWISE® Philadelphia map today and you too can navigate Philadelphia, Pennsylvania like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the Amazon search bar. |
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By Edward Colimore
Camino Books Paperback (246 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: Today, our nation s historic treasures among them the most revered icons of American democracy assume more significance than ever, and this guidebook to Philadelphia shows readers just where to find them. History buffs can follow twelve walking tours through different neighborhoods, visiting buildings, streets, gardens, and parks dating from the colonial period to the Victorian era that still stand as proud testaments to the city s storied past. The only guide of its kind for Philadelphia, it incorporates the latest information on all the sites, including the Independence Hall area, which has undergone numerous changes in recent years. The Philadelphia Inquirer s Walking Tours of Historic Philadelphia will be the trusted companion for explorers of the city s rich heritage. Arranged to help readers follow a logical path from site to site, the guide includes maps, information about which sites can be toured, and tips on parking, public transportation, and nearby restaurants. It is the definitive resource for those who want to stand in the spot where William Penn disembarked from his ship, the Welcome, or follow in the footsteps of Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin. Tours include: The Independence Hall Rittenhouse Square Society Hill West Philadelphia Penn s Landing and Camden The Benjamin Franklin Parkway Southwark and Queen Village Fairmount Park The City Hall area Germantown This is an essential guide for visitors to Philadelphia, for residents who want to know more about their city s past, and for anyone who has an interest in the history of one of our country s oldest and greatest cities. |
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By Lauren McCutcheon
Frommers Paperback (192 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: As USA Today said in a recent article, this city has gone "from Rocky to rockin'."Building on its place as the historic center of America, Philadelphia keeps adding attractions that make some call it New York City's "sixth borough"-top-notch art houses in the Barnes Foundation and the Philadelphia Museum of Art: Independence National Historic Park; the runner's paradise of Fairmount Park and its 8,900 acres; and some exceptional hotels, restaurants, and pubs. Frommer's Philadelphia Day by Day will guide readers through this revitalized Philadelphia, quickly and with an insider's knowledge of the one-of-a-kind experiences that lurk in the city's many vibrant neighborhoods. With hundreds of color photos, dozens of annotated maps and walking tours, thematic tours for every taste and star-rated advice on where to eat, stay, shop, and have fun, this book is the perfect accompaniment to any visit to the city. |
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