The nation's first World Heritage City, Philadelphia is also the birthplace of the United States, where our founding fathers met, discussed, debated and formed a new country.
Fortunately for 21st century visitors, so much of Philadelphia's history has been preserved. That, of course, includes two of the city's most important landmarks: Independence Hall (one of the few World Heritage Sites in the country and where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were drafted and signed) and the Liberty Bell (a symbol of abolitionists). . movement).
It also includes the historic homes, government buildings, museums, churches and cemeteries that make up Independence National Historical Park, America's "Most Historic Square Mile" managed by the National Parks Service and attracting millions of visitors annually.
Elsewhere, visitors can enjoy the region's history in the quaint, explorable alleys of Old City and Society Hill, in the city's excellent history museums (Museum of the American Revolution, Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, African American Museum) , and all over the city. Greater Philadelphia region at places made famous by the American Revolution (Valley Forge National Historical Park).
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