12 Iconic Places Every True Philadelphian Will Instantly Recognize
By Kim Magaraci|Published November 23, 2017
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Kim Magaraci
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Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: kmagaraci@onlyinyourstate.com
There are so many important Philadelphia landmarks that it’s hard to narrow them down to a list of the most iconic places in the City of Brotherly Love. Here is my attempt – the 12 places that every true Philadelphian will recognize immediately. How many have you visited?
The Schuylkill River is one of the most popular places on the East Coast for crew teams to row, and the cluster of boathouses along the eastern bank proudly help preserve that tradition. Boathouse Row is quite a sight at night!
This is where it all started... our country, I mean. As Philadelphians, we don't take for granted that the founding of America happened right in our own backyard.
This haunted, creepy prison is available to tour during the day, or after dark (in October). It's hard to mistake the castle-like watch towers, and we all know immediately where we are if we see them in the distance.
The LOVE statue might be the most iconic statue in a city full of street art! Of course, it's not on display right now while LOVE Park undergoes some updates, but it should be back soon!
I think City Hall might just be the most photographed building in Philadelphia. The impressive architecture of the world's largest masonry building never gets old, and of course, our boy Billy Penn watches over our sports teams from the very top.
If you're not sprinting for your train, you might notice how gorgeous 30th Street Station's interior is, and the imposing exterior only gives half a clue as to how gigantic this landmark train station really is.
There could be no discussion of Philadelphia landmarks if we didn't bring up the singing fountain! No, you're not going crazy if you hear Sinatra songs while you walk down Passyunk - that's just how we do it here in South Philly.
Admit it - we've all run up the steps like Rocky Balboa.
One more Philadelphia landmark that’s worth mentioning is the tall ship down at Penn’s Landing: The Moshulu. Did you know that it’s actually the only Tall Ship Restaurant in the world? Have you dined there? Read more about it right here: The Philadelphia Restaurant That’s One Of The Most Unique In America.
