Not
only does Philadelphia celebrate its rich past, but the city
also beams as a result of its diversity. South Philadelphia
became home to an influx of immigrants who arrived in the city
during the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. People from Dutch,
Swedish, Italian, Jewish and Asian descent call this area home.
To get a feel for this community's uniqueness, head over to the
Italian Market. The majority of the vendors are Italian but a
great number of them are also from other backgrounds. The wares
that they sell are an excellent display of the diversity that is
such an integral part of Philadelphia. To learn more about two
different groups of this mixed community spend some time at the
National Museum of American Jewish History or the Afro-American
Historical and Cultural Museum. In addition to the numerous
museums that outline the historical importance of Philadelphia,
the city also has some wonderful art museums. The Philadelphia
Museum of Art has collections representing styles such as
Impressionism, Cubism and Post-Modernism. Shoppers will
appreciate the variety of options. Philadelphia has everything
from high-end retail and quaint boutiques to flea markets and
second-hand stores.
Education
Education in Philadelphia is provided by many private and public
institutions. The School District of Philadelphia runs the
city's public schools. The Philadelphia School District is the
seventh largest school district in the United States with 217,
405 students in 273 schools.
Philadelphia is one of the largest college towns in the United
States with over 120,000 college and university students
enrolled within the city and nearly 300,000 in the metropolitan
area. A western section of the city, known as University City,
is home to the city's two most prestigious universities. The
University of Pennsylvania, a member of the Ivy League, is
considered one of the greatest universities in the nation,
ranking as the seventh best collegiate institution in the United
States, according to the U.S. News and World Report[5]. Adjacent
to the University of Pennsylvania campus resides Drexel
University.
Things to Do
Shopping
King of Prussia Mall
Reading Terminal Market
Sights & Activities
Barnes Foundation
Franklin Institute Science Museum
Independence Hall
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Liberty Bell
Not
only does Philadelphia celebrate its rich past, but the city
also beams as a result of its diversity. South Philadelphia
became home to an influx of immigrants who arrived in the city
during the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. People from Dutch,
Swedish, Italian, Jewish and Asian descent call this area home.
To get a feel for this community's uniqueness, head over to the
Italian Market. The majority of the vendors are Italian but a
great number of them are also from other backgrounds. The wares
that they sell are an excellent display of the diversity that is
such an integral part of Philadelphia. To learn more about two
different groups of this mixed community spend some time at the
National Museum of American Jewish History or the Afro-American
Historical and Cultural Museum. In addition to the numerous
museums that outline the historical importance of Philadelphia,
the city also has some wonderful art museums. The Philadelphia
Museum of Art has collections representing styles such as
Impressionism, Cubism and Post-Modernism. Shoppers will
appreciate the variety of options. Philadelphia has everything
from high-end retail and quaint boutiques to flea markets and
second-hand stores.
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