Situated between the Schuylkill and Delaware rivers, just across from Camden, New Jersey, Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania and the fifth largest city in the USA. The birthplace of the United States and the nation’s original capital (1790-1800), it was founded in 1682, by the Eng... more

Culture

OverviewAttractions in Philadelphia range from historic sites to world-class museums and cultural institutions. Most of the main sights are in the city centre, within walking distance of one another, giving visitors an opportunity for great variety in any one day. At the heart of downtown is City... more

Equality

Some people would say that Philadephia is the home of equality for gays and lesbians.  Certainly this perception is not harmed by the city being the site of the global Equality Forum (formerly Pridefest America) which is held in April/May each year.  Philadelphia's Equality Forum is a celebration... more

11-04-2008 Greenhippo

Overall: 4.0 / 5.0

Great city - quite unexpectedly good!

I was very surpised when i visited Philadelphia - what was I expecting?  Well, with hindsight I am not really sure.  After all, what did ...