Location: City Center East
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Things to do in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA): The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
One of the most historic cities in America, Philadelphia is an ideal place to spend a weekend - preferably a long one. Be sure to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Constitution and Declaration of Independence were signed. Both are part of Independence National Historic Park. Philadelphia also boasts some outstanding art museums, including the Rodin Museum. The Franklin Institute Science Museum is one of many area attractions honoring the life and work of Benjamin Franklin, the city's most famous ambassador. After digesting all of that history, be sure you save room for a classic Philly cheese steak sandwich.
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1. Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
The site of this church, the mother church of the African Methodist Episcopal order, is the oldest tract of land continuously owned by blacks in the U.S. Theres a small museum to A.M.E. founder Richard Allen below the church.
Reviewed By Herstory_62 - Philadelphia, United States
Along with nearby Independence Hall & other historic places of worship in the area, such as Christ Church & the Arch Street Meeting, don't miss the opportunity to visit or worship at this monumental church, the mother church of the AME, the first African-American denomination. Founded in 1787, the congregation worships in a building which sits on the nation's oldest parcel of land owned by African-Americans. The stained glass windows (with Masonic symbols) are magnificent & the crypt museum is a treasure trove of artifacts & significant history.
2. Old St. Mary's Church
3. St. Peter's Episcopal Church
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Red-brick Episcopal church that was originally built as an alternative to Christ Church, which was deemed too muddy for "fine gentlemen and beautiful belles".
4. Old St. Joseph's Church
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
A colonial-style church that deliberately took on an unassuming look in order to avoid attracting anti-Catholic sentiments.
5. Mikveh Israel Synagogue
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
6. Fireman's Hall
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4.5 based on 144 reviews
Stop by this small (and free!) museum on your walking tour of Philadelphia. Staffed by actual firemen, Firemans Hall exhibits artifacts, such as leather buckets and fire marks, once and sometimes still used to fight city fires.
7. Congregation Mikveh Israel
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
8. Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church
9. Old First Reformed Church
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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