Conocido como la cuna de la Declaración de la Independencia y la Constitución de los Estados Unidos, el Salón de la Independencia es uno de los hitos históricos más reconocibles no solo de Filadelfia, sino que de toda la nación. Además de la concepción de los ya mencionados documentos revolucionarios, el salón también fue el punto de reunión del Segundo Congreso Continental y de la Convención Constitucional. El salón es la joya del Parque Histórico Nacional de la Independencia, de más de 18 hectáreas y hogar de unos 20 edificios históricos de renombre (muchos de ellos abiertos al público). La Campana de la Libertad se encuentra a poca distancia del Salón, si bien su hogar original fue el campanario del Salón de la Independencia. Cada 15 minutos inicia un nuevo recorrido guiado por el Salón. Visiten el sitio web para más información sobre el parque en general y el Salón de la Independencia en particular.
Barclay Farm House is a Federal-style farmhouse dating back to the 19th Century. Spanning across 32 acres (12.95 hectares) of land, the farmhouse features a herb garden, farm buildings, playground, community gardens, orchard and nature trails following River Cooper. Besides numerous tours of the interiors, the house also plays host to outdoor concerts, craft fairs and other such cultural events. If you want to glimpse at a slice of local history and culture, then a visit to Barclay Farm House can be a great idea. Note that besides the usual timings, Barclay Farm House is also open to the public on the first Sunday of every month from April to November between 12p to 4p.
The Delaware Art Museum is a grandiose exhibition space that features an impressive collection of paintings and illustrations belonging to the Pre-Raphaelite period and the artistic trend of 19th and 20th Century America. Here, you get to see artworks by masterminds like Dante Rossetti, Simeon Solomon, Thomas Dewing, Raphaelle Peale, among several others. Besides featuring an awe-inspiring collection, the museum also hosts various art-related activities like exhibitions and workshops. Apart from that, the various halls located within the premises of the Delaware Art Museum are rented out for corporate functions, meetings, private gatherings, cocktail parties, and several other events.
Named after the American revolutionary leader Caesar Rodney, John J. Raskob built a historic and public square- Rodney Square in the 20th century and is now considered as the pulse of the city. The square is used for festivals and other celebrations. It is a perfect blend of architecture from ancient to modern time which includes Italian Renaissance, Classical Revival, Beaux-Arts and Moderne.
Rita de Casia nació en Italia en 1386. A la edad de 12 años, fue forzada a casarse con un hombre abusivo y tuvo que soportar su ira hasta su muerte, 18 años después. El único consuelo de Rita fueron dos sus hijos, pero ellos también murieron, así que ella decidió entrar a un convento y dedicar su vida a Cristo. Rita es venerada como la "Santa de los Imposibles" y la "Abogada de los Casos Desesperados." En 1907, George Lovatt construyó esta iglesia de estilo renacentista en Filadelfia, que luego se convirtió en un centro nacional de la devoción a Santa Rita.
De día, el parque cobra vida con los cientos de personas que vienen a andar en patineta, tomar sol y pasear a sus mascotas; de noche, las parejas recorren los senderos más románticos de la ciudad. Este santuario natural de árboles encantadores y pasto verde está rodeado de los distritos de compras y gastronómicos, y de la zona residencial más elegantes de la ciudad. En 1825 recibió el nombre de Rittenhouse Square en honor al querido relojero y astrónomo David Rittenhouse, y en la actualidad es uno de los mejores sitios en los que alejarse de las distracciones modernas. Solo deben cruzar por alguna de las seis entradas, dar un par de pasos y los ruidos de la ciudad desaparecen.
The Germantown Mennonite Church, established circa 1690, is North America's oldest living Mennonite congregation. It hosted North America's first gathering of Mennonites in 1725 and served as the home of a summer school taught by pioneer educator Christopher Dock in the 1730s. The Mennonite heritage promotes peace and personal responsibility through the worship of God. The Congregation transcends differences of ethnicity, race, gender, sexual identity, physical ability, marital status and class.
This is a city location for Muslim worship and other services. Celebrations of festivals, lectures on Islam are one of the few services undertaken. The sole aim being upliftment of the Islamic community. It takes the brotherhood feeling promoted by Islam a step further.
This is the centre for Jewish life in Philadelphia, located at the University of Pennsylvania, this facility was set up to promote the Jewish culture in America. They have services and lectures explaining the various aspects of Jewish tradition and cultures. The Penn Hillel even has parties and social events for the Jewish people. It fosters a warm community that is always open to new ideas and initiatives. Invitation is given to any person willing to learn about the faith and culture.
Established in 1799, Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church is one of the town's oldest places of worship. The modest church building has been constructed in the 19th-century Revival style of architecture. The church played a significant role in the history of the African population of the time, by serving as an Underground Railroad station.
The St. Paul's Episcopal Church is a historic church located in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania. This Gothic style gray stone structure was first built in 1861 and modifications were made by Jay Cooke and Horace Trumbauer over the years. The stone structure of the church also features a two story clock tower and an adjoining cemetery. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
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.