The focus of Catholic life in Philadelphia is this gorgeously decorated cathedral, dedicated in 1864 and enlarged in 1957. The oldest building on Logan Sq, it was designed by Napoleon LeBrun and John Notman and includes a copper covered dome and Palladian facade. The interior dazzles with its murals, mosaics and stained glass.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
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Independence National Historical Park
1.11 MILES
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0.29 MILES
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0.41 MILES
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Museum of the American Revolution
1.36 MILES
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One of the original squares from William Penn's town plan, this public space (named in honor of James Logan an 18th-century major) is centered on the…
2. Academy of Natural Sciences
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3. Comcast Innovation & Technology Center
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This $1.5-billion, 60-story, 1121ft tower designed by Lord Norman Foster is already Philadelphia's tallest building. Though not open at the time of…
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Worth visiting for its splendid architecture, this main branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia has free tours at 10am on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday…
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Taking its nickname from Robert Indiana's LOVE sculpture, this public space was revamped in 2018 during which the iconic sculpture, a city landmark, also…