Debido a su arquitectura fascinante y su grandeza total, la Catedral de San Pedro y San Pablo es un sitio imperdible si visitan Filadelfia. Esta catedral preciosa es uno de los puntos de referencia de una de las poblaciones católicas más numerosas del país. Fue diseñada por el célebre arquitecto Napoleo LeBrun y construida entre 1846 y 1864 con una mezcla de influencias paladinas e italianas. El bellísimo baldaquino ubicado sobre el altar evidencia una fuerte influencia italiana, mientras que la fachada de la iglesia refleja el estilo paladino. De hecho, creerán que están en Europa dentro de esta catedral. Embárquense en un audio tour y aprendan más sobre las ocho capillas, el santuario de 2.000 asientos, el domo abovedado de cobre y el espectacular ábside con sus tallados en mármol rojo y sus vitrales. Durante el recorrido, se familiarizarán con la fascinante historia de la basílica. Al ser la iglesia católica más grande de Pensilvania, el monumento es parte del Registro Nacional de Sitios Históricos.
Spread across 933 acres (377.57 hectares), Brandywine Creek State Park was established in 1965. It features four nature preserves, including Tulip Tree Woods, Flint Woods, the Carney Tract, and the FreshWater Marsh, along with bike trails, pavilions, an interpretive center, hiking trails, picnic spots, and a disc golf course. Some of the activities that you can enjoy here are geocaching, canoeing, mountain biking, birdwatching, and fishing. Comprising old growths of tulip poplar, Piedmont hardwood, and coniferous trees towering over lush green shrubs and blankets of spring wildflowers, Brandywine Creek State Park makes for an idyllic weekend destination to enjoy the Great Outdoors.
El Museo de Arte de Filadelfia cuenta con más de 200 galerías repletas de tesoros que cubren todos los continentes y todas las culturas, y que llegan a las más de 400.000 obras de arte. El enorme edificio de piedra, soportado por unas majestuosas columnas de estilo dórico, se alza frente al Río Schuylkill. Suban los escalones que pasaron a la historia en las películas de "Rocky".
Con una superficie de más de 3.723 hectáreas y compuesto por un total de 63 parques, el Parque Fairmont es uno de los sistemas de parques de ciudad más grandes del país. El complejo ofrece senderos pintorescos, colinas ondulantes, arroyos, estructuras históricas, bosques, obras de arte públicas y mucho más. El Arboreto Centenario, el Centro de Horticultura, la Casa y el Jardín Japonés y el Museo de Arte de Filadelfia son solo algunas de las atracciones que encontrarán dentro del complejo. También verán algunos centros recreativos y campos de deporte.
The Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts is one of the best art centers in the country. What used to be a railroad passenger-coach factory is now an art hub like no other. The facility has as many as 30 studios and seven galleries to display their work. They also have a lecture hall to study art while artists could visit the cyber cafe for references. The venue also conducts regular workshops and courses.
Delaware History Museum with its three galleries ensures that visitors get to see new and unique exhibits every time they are here. Collectibles, paintings, art pieces and many other objects are on display.
The St. Paul's Church is a beautiful hstoric church with pristine white exteriors that give it a ancient look. Established in 1828, it displays a mix of Rural Gothic and Gothic Revival styles of architecture. This church is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The church continues to be active and hosts services regularly.
Nitre Hall is built in 1805 in a property expanding 9 acres (3.6 acres). The owner of the Nitre Hall Powder Mills was the resident owner of Nitre Hall, and lived in it till his death. The building consists of three floors, with the custodian staying on the ground floor and the top two floors showcase exhibits and other Colonial age items. The Hall is opened from May through October and in December for special occasions and events. It is frequented by schools for field trips, and members of different historical societies.
Perched on top of a hill, located within a green estate that covers nearly 72 acres (29 hectares), Woodmont is a mansion built by renowned architect Will Price in 1894. The building's architecture is Châteauesque, drawing inspiration from French and Gothic designs. The mansion was known to accommodate revered spiritual leader Reverend M. J. Divine during the early 50s, which was when the building was at its peak in terms of popularity. Its association with Father Divine allowed it to be mentioned as a National Historic Monument, frequented by tourists from far and wide.
Located on Carter Drive in West Chester, The Center for Performing Arts is a prestigious institute that offers several instructional programs on performing arts. Be it dance, music or theater, the CPFA has a volley of distinguished programs on offer. The campus includes an auditorium where several of the institute's productions are staged. For the schedule of interesting courses and events, check their website.
Wharton Esherick Studio is where the great artist and craftsman Wharton Esherick worked his magic until his demise in 1970. The studio was his dream, taking around nearly 4 decades to build. The structure is a reflection of his personality, with echoes of German Expressionism in every corner. The studio now functions as a museum showcasing his lifetime's work which includes an impressive collection of paintings, sculptures, antiques, and artifacts.