Philadelphia, America's World Heritage City
Philadelphia has become the first World Heritage City in the United States. From its Colonial history to the present day the City has much to offer the UK visitor. Independence Hall is where America’s Founding Fathers wrote the Declaration of Independence to give birth to a nation in 1776. It is also where the United States Constitution was written and signed.
Because the city's oldest buildings are so well preserved, America's early history is in places more easily seen here than in Washington. It’s rightly known as a beautiful city that lends itself to gently exploring its sedate squares and cobbled alleways.
As well as the plentiful art museums and galleries, including the Rodin Museuem, visitors should not miss a visit to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Both part of Independence National Historic Park and after visiting places such as The Franklin Institute Science Museum honouring Benjamin Franklin you can try the all time classic Philly cheese steak sandwich. No less iconic are the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, immortalized by Sylvester Stallone’s triumphant run in the film "Rocky."
As the birthplace of America, with its rich heritage of history, arts and culture and an ideal location on the Northeast coast of the United States, Philadelphia has so much to offer and indeed only half an hour away by train from New York City and two hours from Washington DC makes an ideal base to explore the Northeast.
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