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Complete Search in Philadelphia
Population : 1479339, State of Pennsylvania.
Founded in 1682 by William Penn, its name stands in Greek for the city of the "brotherly love". It remained all through the 18th. Century the number two English speaking town in the world, after London.
Philadelphia resides in the heart of the American nation for its essential role during the War of Independence. And it is the home of Benjamin Franklin.
Don't miss: Independence Hall, Washington Square and its historical neighborhood.
On the modern side : The Kimmel Center designed by Rafael Vinoly on Broad Street where the Philadelphia Harmonic Orchestra dwells - The Museum of Arts on Benjamin Franklin av. - The Auguste Rodin museum - The Museum of Anthropology by the university... Notice the incredible number of pieces of arts in that city. And when you need to revitalize, stop for a cheesesteak, it is the local culinary specialty.
Soon the Barnes foundation will display tens of Matisse, Picasso and Renoirs.
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