Philadelphia, PA - Philly might be known as the City of Brotherly Love, and its nickname is the Cradle of Liberty; but, what do you know about Philly? How well do you know the city of Philadelphia?.
Fun Historical Facts About Philly
Philadelphia is a city of various mixed cultures, different races, and a long history regarding the evolution of the United States of America. But Philadelphia is also full of fun facts and trivia, both well and little known!
Here Are A Few Fun Facts About Philadelphia.
First, try Philly Cheesesteak. It's Philly's most famous food.
Rocky Balboa fans can imitate their idol by pacing up and down the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps and posing beside his bronze statue.
Philadelphia is a haunted city, and Ghosts Tours are one of the cities most significant tourist attractions.
It has the oldest zoo in the United States - Visit The Philadelphia Zoo.
Philadelphia was the capital of the United States, and Congress Hall was where the US Congress convened in that brief period.
The oldest outdoor market in all of the United States is the Italian Market in Philly.
Fairmont Park is the largest city park in the US, with over 8,000 acres.
Another interesting trivia is that The Declaration of Independence was first to read at Independence Square. It bears the signature of Thomas Jefferson himself.
The United States was the site of the first stock exchange in Philadelphia and the first-ever bank on US soil.
Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theater is the longest-running theater in the United States and was once owned by John Wilkes Booth's brother Edwin.
Logan Square was the site of many public executions. It was named after James Logan.
Another trivia is that The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia lets guests sign in as the president of the United States.
Philadelphia has contributed more than 600 lives in the Vietnam War.
Albert Einstein and Marie Curie, along with Philly's Ben Franklin, were all members of Philadelphia's Philosophical Hall.
Philadelphia has the most number of public art pieces among all US cities.
The famous Liberty Bell in Philadelphia weighs about 2,000 pounds.
The Christ Church's most famous Worshippers included three men in US history, namely Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington.
Christ Church cemetery is the resting place of five signatories to the Declaration of Independence.
Philly once held Al Capone, the favorite Italian-American Chicago-based organized crime boss, and Alcatraz prisoner at the Eastern States Penitentiary.
Betsy Ross fashioned the first-ever American flag off of a house at 239 Arch Street.
There are a lot more fun facts about Philly that could entertain and fascinate you. But for an enjoyable Philly experience, you have to visit.
