Overview of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, often called the "Birthplace of America" and referred to as the "new Athens" early in its existence, is the birthplace of America's modern democracy. Founded by William Penn in the late 17th century, the city's name translates to "City … Read More »

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Overview of Philadelphia is based on Philadelphia by Peter Fitzgerald, Eco84, L. David Baron, Ryan Holliday, LtPowers, Globe-trotter, iGuide and others. Travel guides are available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0. See background image credits.