Welcome to the city of brotherly love, the cradle of liberty, Quaker city, the city that loves you back, the birthplace of America. Philly. From its earliest beginnings, Philadelphia has been a beautiful, vibrant city. Founded by William Penn in 1682, the city quickly developed a rich and vivid role in shaping American culture. Penn himself laid the plans for some of its major buildings and thoroughfares, many of which, thanks to the city’s excellent preservation efforts, are still standing today. But it doesn’t stop there – Philadelphia’s commitment to the arts, as well as its culinary delights, make it a cosmopolitan destination. So take a walk through history with us as your guide and learn all about Pennsylvania’s sophisticated yet accessible capital.

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Photo “Philadelphia Skyline” by Robert Shenk is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0