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Christ Church vs City Hall Visitor Center
Both are highly recommended by experts. Overall, City Hall ranks significantly better than Christ Church. City Hall scores 90 with praise from 6 publications such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Christ Church
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N 2nd Street at Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Fodor's
"The Anglicans of the Church of England built a wooden church on this site in 1697. When they outgrew it, they erected a new church, the most sumptuous in the colonies."
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Lonely Planet
"Christ Church , completed in 1744, is where George Washington and Franklin worshiped."
Not For Tourists
"Dogs, squirrels, and OC workers on lunch breaks."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This elegant Georgian brick edifice (1754) boasts a tower and a "Philadelphia steeple.""
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"Founded in 1695, this Episcopal church was where many Founding Fathers prayed."
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City Hall Visitor Center
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Penn Square, Broad and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Fodor's
"Topped by a 37-foot bronze statue of William Penn, City Hall was Philadelphia's tallest building until 1987."
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Frommer's
"The charming building is still in use as the mayor's office and is home to offices from the Register of Wills to city courtrooms to city council's quarters."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The majestic City Hall, completed in 1901, stands 548ft tall in Penn Sq."
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Not For Tourists
"Its the largest municipal building in the world."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"City Hall still functions as Philadelphia's ceremonial "palace"."
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