Philadelphia (Philadelphia) - the sixth most populous city in the US, and one of the oldest cities in America. Located in the state of Pennsylvania in the east of the country, just 72 km south-west of New York.
Philly, as the city is also called, is one of the most important financial, political and economic centers of the country. In 1790, Philadelphia became the first capital of the United States.
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How to get here
You can get to Philadelphia with a transfer. First flight to New York, from there on a high-speed train to Philadelphia. Direct regular flights to New York are Aeroflot, Transaero and Delta Air Lines, with transfers - SWISS, Czech Airlines. The cost of a flight without a transfer from 12 thousand to 23 thousand rubles, with a transfer - from 10, 5 thousand rubles. The duration of the non-stop flight is 10.5 hours.
Trains from New York to Philadelphia go often enough. The ticket price is about $ 20. The trip will take just over an hour.
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Climate
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In Philadelphia, a humid continental climate with rare manifestations of subtropical. In summer it is moderately hot (+ 22..25 ° С), and in winter it is moderately cold (-1 .. + 3 ° С). The average amount of precipitation per year is 1000 mm.
Transportation Philadelphia
Philadelphia is served by four metro lines, which includes 85 stations.
- The Blue Market-Frankford branch runs in the center of the city from west to east (near Market Street).
- Orange branch of Broad street is laid from north to south, it is mostly underground and goes under the street of the same name Broad Street.
- The Red branch of PATCO (Port Authority Transit Company, the Port Authority Transit Company) passes between Philadelphia and Camden, New Jersey.
- Norristounian high-speed green branch goes to the west practically parallel to the Market-Frankford line.
Less popular and convenient modes of transport are buses and trams.
Hotels
As in any major city, in Philadelphia there are many hotels and hotels of different classes. The cost of accommodation can vary from € 70 to € 700 per day, depending on the area, the distance to the city center and, in fact, the comfort class.
Book popular Philadelphia hotels at the best prices
| Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia from 15 327 rubles Philadelphia One Logan Square | The Rittenhouse Hotel from 17 236 rubles Philadelphia 210 West Rittenhouse Square | The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia from 16 558 rubles Philadelphia Ten Avenue of the Arts |
| Wyndham Philadelphia-Historic District from 7,264 rubles Philadelphia 400 Arch Street | The Latham Hotel - Downtown from 7 325 rubles Philadelphia 135 South 17th Street | Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia from 7 879 rubles Philadelphia 220 South 17th Street |
| Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia from 9,172 rubles Philadelphia 14 North Front Street | Days Inn Philadelphia Convention Center from 5 540 rubles Philadelphia 1227 Race Street | The Windsor Suites Philadelphia from 7 325 rubles Philadelphia 1700 Benjamin Franklin Parkway |
| Rodeway Inn Center City Philadelphia from 5 540 rubles Philadelphia 1208 Walnut Street | Society Hill Hotel from 3,386 rubles Philadelphia 301 Chestnut Street | Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport from 4 617 rubles Philadelphia 8840 Tinicum Boulevard |
Entertainment, sightseeing and sightseeing of Philadelphia
One of the main attractions of the city is Independence Hall, where in 1776 the Declaration of Independence was adopted, and in 1787 - the US Constitution. Near the Independence Hall in Liberty Bell Center is the Liberty Bell, a symbol of US independence. It was his ringing on July 8, 1776 that announced the announcement of the Declaration of Independence. Here is the Congress Hall, where the "Bill of Rights" was signed.
Just a few blocks from them, there are such key to the history and appearance of Philadelphia buildings as the First Bank of the United States and the Second Bank of the United States - a complex of buildings from the 18th to 19th centuries. , where the National Gallery of the Portrait, the customs house (Philadelphia Custom House) and the stock exchange (Merchants' Exchange) are now located. Here is also the house of Betsy Ross House (Betsy Ross House), in which, according to legend, the first flag of the USA was created.
Elfreth's Alley (Alfert Alley) is the oldest in the USA. It has preserved 30 houses built in 1728-1836. Here are the Church of St. George (1763-69) - the oldest Methodist church in the United States, the Church of Christ (Christ Church), which visited Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, and the old Church of Joseph - the major religious attractions of the city. The architectural complex is surrounded by Girard Fountain Park. This quarter, surrounded by alleys, squares and a park, is considered the historic center of Philadelphia.
Famous far beyond Philly attractions include Powell House, the Italian Market, Acquarama, the restored main Philadelphia station, which now looks like during the Great Depression, and the first in the United States, the Uonameyers (Wanamaker's).
Not far from the historical part of Philadelphia on the bank of the Delaware River is designated Penn's Landing (Penn's Landing) - the landing place on the shore of William Penn, the "father of the city." And the Quay itself with a view of the bridge of Benjamin Franklin is a favorite place for residents and visitors of the city. Another popular holiday destination in Philly is Fairmount Park. It is one of the largest city parks in the world, spread over 37 hectares - in addition to a variety of green plantations here is the oldest zoo in the country (1874).
Museums of Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is perhaps the most famous museum in the city and state, but also one of the most famous in the United States. Here are about 225 thousand different works of art: paintings, sculptures created by recognized masters, including artists such as: Picasso, Renoir, Rousseau. Some of them are exhibited in more than 200 galleries. To the Museum of Art there are 72 stone steps, from which a beautiful view of Philadelphia opens.
Address: 26th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, phone +1 (215) 763 8100. A visit to the main museum building for adults will cost $ 16, students and children over 12 years old - $ 12, up to 12 - free.
The Mutter Medical History Museum (Mütter Museum, website) is a museum of medical pathologies, ancient medical equipment and biological exhibits. A few grotesque collection of the museum includes skulls, a human intestine 12.5 cm long, the corpse of a woman who turned into soap, as well as canned organs and skeletons. Address: 19 South 22nd St., tel .: 215-563-3737, working hours: Mon-Fri 10: 00-17: 00, Sat-Sun 10: 00-17: 00. The entrance is 14 USD; 6-17, 65+ years, military, students - 10 USD, college graduates and children, under 6 years old - free of charge.
An interesting museum of archeology and anthropology of the University of Pennsylvania (website), which in the early 20th century organized several important archaeological expeditions to Egypt, Mesopotamia, Africa, East Asia and Latin America. From where and brought almost all of his collection. Address: 3260 South Street, phone: 215-898-4001. Working hours: Tues-Sat 10: 00-16: 30, Sun 13: 00-17: 00. Entrance - 10 USD, 65+ - 7 USD, children 6-17 years - 6 USD. The museum has a "Pay-what-you-want" system (pay-as-you-want) from Tues. on Sat. after 15:30 and sun. after 16:00.
On the waterfront of the Delaware River is the Maritime Museum (Independence Seaport Museum). The museum complex includes the cruiser Olympia and submarine Bekun. The vessels are moored at the shore and are open for visiting. The address of the museum is 211 S Columbus Blvd., phone: 215-925-5439.
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