As Philadelphia rebounds from its mid-20th century decline, the city is now seen as a model for sustainable urban growth and a surprisingly affordable haven for those seeking the best of urban American life without the expense or pretense of other neighboring East Coast cities.įor most visitors, the landing point will be Center City, the "downtown" section of Philadelphia. The city has also become an increasingly important cultural and artistic center as well in the past few decades. Its colonial legacy and architecture are almost unrivaled and its universities, museums, companies and laboratories are world class. Philadelphia, once the capital of the United States, plays an exemplary role in the history and life of the nation. Philadelphia sits adjacent to the New Jersey and Delaware borders, and as such, its metropolitan area encompasses counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Often referred to as "Philly," the city is coterminous with Philadelphia County.
Philadelphia, located in Southeastern Pennsylvania, in the Mid-Atlantic region, is the sixth most-populous city in the United States. Philadelphia is a huge city with several district articles containing sightseeing, restaurant, nightlife and accommodation listings - have a look at each of them.
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