Architecture

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February 3, 2012

The Young Friends Of The Penn Museum To Host “Love Hurts,” An Untraditional Valentine’s Event, Thursday, February 9
Deal Alert: The Institute Of Contemporary Art Is Free To The Public All February Long
PAFA To Host A Free Open Studio Night, Friday, February 10
Roundup: In Honor Of The Super Bowl (And Today’s Wing Bowl), Our Top Picks For Awesome Wings In Philadelphia
The National Constitution Center Commemorates The 225th Anniversary Of The U.S. Constitution With A Year’s Worth Of Programming
Weekend Picks: First Friday, Super Bowl Sunday, Last Chance For Center City Restaurant Week, Van Gogh At The Art Museum And More
The Owners Of London Grill To Debut Paris Wine Bar Next Door On Thursday, February 9
LeBron James Visits Sabrina’s Ahead Of Tonight’s Showdown With 76ers
Roundup: Top Picks For Local Chocolate Just In Time For Valentine’s Day
The New Iron Hill Chestnut Hill To Debut Oompa Loompa Stout With A Willy Wonka-Themed Event, February 10

February 2, 2012

Philadelphia, more than any other city in the country, illustrates the history of American architecture. The architectural heritage of over more than 300 years is visible throughout the city and region with outstanding examples of every type of building and virtually every architectural style found in the United States.

Almost 100 buildings are considered of such importance that they have been designated National Historic Landmarks. This impressive architectural collection includes pioneering works by such notable architects as William Strickland, Frank Furness, Daniel Burnham, George Howe, Louis I. Kahn, Robert Venturi, I.M.Pei and Frank Lloyd Wright.

Featured Attraction

Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building

Fashion and modern design highlight the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s first major expansion

Fairmount / Art Museum Area

Enthusiasts of fashion and modern design will relish a visit to the Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building, the first major expansion of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Cathedral Basilica of
Saints Peter and Paul

The largest Catholic church in Pennsylvania More
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

A masterful collection of American art housed in a historic Center City building More
Philadelphia International Airport

The Gateway to Philadelphia and The Countryside® More
Emergence of a Modern Metropolis Walking Tour

Explore the social, economic and political forces that helped Philadelphia become an architectural jewel More
Center for Architecture

Home of the Philadelphia chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the Community Design Collaborative More

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Itineraries

The Art Lovers Itinerary

Philadelphia is an art lover’s kind of town—one that’s bursting with beauty on the inside and out. The region boasts one of the country’s top five art museums, the world’s greatest collection of Impressionist works, an internationally lauded public arts initiative and some under-the-radar gems, all waiting to be explored, experienced and pondered at a pace that’s all your own. More
A Weekend Is More Fun in Historic Philadelphia

Fuel your nightlife with modern flavor, history, food, cocktails and more More
A Weekend in Historic Philadelphia…on a Budget

In Historic Philadelphia, you’ll find plenty of places where prices haven’t changed much since our Founding Fathers were milling about town. More