Center City, Central business district in Philadelphia, United States.
Center City extends from the Delaware River to the Schuylkill River, containing numerous skyscrapers, residential buildings, and commercial establishments throughout its grid-pattern streets.
The district has maintained its position as Philadelphia's economic core since the 17th century, with Independence Hall serving as a central point for American democracy.
The neighborhood houses multiple theaters, museums, and art galleries, including the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
The area connects with multiple public transportation lines, including SEPTA Regional Rail stations and subway stops at City Hall and Suburban Station.
Center City features the largest collection of early American architecture in the United States, with structures dating from the colonial period through the 19th century.
Location: Philadelphia
GPS coordinates: 39.95200,-75.16400
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:28
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