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.
Valley Forge National Historical Park weaves history, wildlife and fun together in one picturesque setting. The site of the 1777-78 winter encampment of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, Valley Forge honors the sacrifices made by the citizens of that era and sheds light on the perseverance of the unbreakable human spirit. Embark on immersive guided tours, engage in outdoor activities such as bird watching and horseback riding, and peruse 19th-century art exhibits. Discover important places and people and spend an eventful day with a visit to this park.
Built in 1700 and opened as a museum in 1980, the Morgan Log House is built in the medieval Germanic style and is a great example of early domestic architecture. Home of Edward Morgan, who was a Welsh Quaker, the Morgan Log House is made of white logs and comprises of two and a half storeys, a chimney and even a fireplace. Tours take place from Thursdays to Saturdays and the museum also organizes educational workshops where students can familiarize themselves with life in the 18th century. If you are in Kulpsville and in the mood for a dose of history, a trip to Morgan Log House shouldn’t be overlooked.
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.
One of the oldest log houses in North America, the C. A. Nothnagle Log House also known as Braman-Nothnagle Log House is a historic landmark of Gibbstown. Built by Finnish settlers in 1638 and 1643 the cabin features a fireplace with Scandinavian ironware from 1590s. The cabin is made up of double-dovetailed oak logs fastened with hardwood pegs and a roof without a ridgepole. Still privately owned, the iconic log house was added to National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and is open to public visits through tours.