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Philadelphia City Hall

Broad St & Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 686-1776
4 star rating based on 6 reviews

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Rising 547 feet at the exact geographical center of William Penn's original plan for Philadelphia, City Hall is a huge attraction--literally. This spectacular granite temple, in French Second Empire style, occupies four-and-a-half acres and boasts 695 rooms and 250 statues. At its pinnacle, a 37-foot, 27-ton cast-iron statue of William Penn surveys the city.
Posted by Citysearch on May 15, 2007

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Tour the Mayor's Reception Room, with its ornate mahogany paneling, or peek into City Council chambers when the elected politicians are not in session.
Posted by Citysearch on September 12, 2009

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When completed in 1901, after 30 years of controversy and construction, it was the world's largest municipal building. Until 1987, no building in Philadelphia was permitted to be taller than Penn's hat. Today, though renovation has destroyed some interior design features, it remains a treasure trove of architectural expressions.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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This masonry marvel sits at Philadelphia's political and geographic center.

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In Short Rising 547 feet at the exact geographical center of William Penn's original plan for Philadelphia, City Hall is a huge attraction--literally. This spectacular granite temple, in French Second Empire style, occupies four-and-a-half acres and boasts 695 rooms and 250 statues. At its pinnacle, a 37-foot, 27-ton cast-iron statue of William Penn surveys the city.
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 24, 2006)

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The guided tour was $10 for 1.5hr, not free. Good idea, heard about tour, live in Philly. Wanted to learn more/ see more of city hall. The tour started in a classroom type office with the guide talking for about 20 minutes. Mostly about random William Penn history and city history. Saw a few neat rooms, stairways, sculptures, nice views. Tour ends with the tower, you take elevator to the... more
Posted by bobbyd2033 on November 11, 2009

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To think this wonderful edifice was once scheduled for the wrecking ball! It's absolutely beautiful, and now that it is being cleaned, it is even more breath taking. They may build 'em taller, but never as unique.

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+ unique, spectacular, beautiful

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- none
Posted by philly1a on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 19, 2002)

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You can take an elevator up to the top on the famous statue at city hall, one of the greatest views I have ever experienced, and its free, just ask around some one there will let you know where it is and how to get to the top floor area.

Pros

+ free, great view, did i say free

Cons

- downtown parking, traffic
Posted by angrypoet on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 11, 2002)
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