City of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, routinely referred to as Philly, is the birthplace of American democracy. In Independence Hall and in taverns and other locations around the city, the nation's founders planned and launched the American Revolution, which gave birth to the nation.
  • Locality with about 1,530,000 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 100 feet (30 metres)

Places of Interest

Discover Lewis Katz School of Medicine and Philadelphia Doll Museum.
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Museum
The is an art museum…
4 miles southwest of City of Philadelphia

Places in the Area

Nearby places include North Philadelphia and Northwest Philadelphia.
's Northwest district is a huge area north of Lehigh Ave and west of Front St.
's is home to many historical sites, galleries, restaurants, and bars.
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Latitude
40.0076° or 40° 0′ 28″ north
Longitude
-75.134° or 75° 8′ 2″ west
Open location code
87G62V58+3C
Geo­Names ID

Satellite Map

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Localities in the Area

Notable Places Nearby

“The only true voyage… would be not to travel to new landscapes, but to have other eyes, to see the universe through the eyes of another, of a hundred others.”

Pennsylvania: Highlights

Learn more about Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.