Philadelphia
Known as the "City of Brotherly Love", the famous American city of Philadelphia has a rich history which started with its days as an important colonial city in the late 1600s. Over the next century, the city was an important site in the American Revolution, served as the birthplace of a number of important American documents, and was even the capital of the United States for a brief period of time in the late 1700s. The city is also well known for its historical landmarks, which we'll be taking a look at today as well as the city's growing skyline.
We'll begin with a view of the city's famed Independence Hall in the mid 1700s. With both the United States Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution adopted here - as well as once being the home of the iconic Liberty Bell - it's a building that's steeped in history.
The Port of Philadelphia has always been a vital aspect to the city's economy - here we see a scene from the mid 1800s when the port played a big role in transforming the city into a major trading center.
A look at Independence Hall in modern times - now the centerpiece of the Independence National Historical Park and one of the city's most historic landmarks. Close by is the famed Liberty Bell, a symbol of American Independence and another one of the city's most iconic sights.
Philadelphia City Hall is has served as the seat of government for the city since 1901. For over 80 years, a gentleman's agreement stipulated that no buildings could be built higher than the statue of William Penn on top - but in 1987 it finally came to an end with the construction of One Liberty Place.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is another one of the city's most iconic landmarks - originally chartered in 1876 for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, it was constructed in 1928 and currently houses over 260,000 pieces of art.
A few nighttime views of central Philadelphia with iconic One & Two Liberty Place in view, as well as Philadelphia City Hall.
A few final mosaics of downtown Philadelphia's impressive skyline with the city's two tallest buildings in view - the Comcast Center and Comcast Technology Center.
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