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Christ Church vs Physick House

Christ Church and Physick House are both rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Christ Church is the choice of most reviewers compared to Physick House. Christ Church is ranked #16 in Philadelphia with positive reviews from 4 reviews including Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.

Christ Church
Christ Church
8 / 10
N 2nd Street at Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Christ Church , completed in 1744, is where George Washington and Franklin worshiped."
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Dogs, squirrels, and OC workers on lunch breaks."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This elegant Georgian brick edifice (1754) boasts a tower and a "Philadelphia steeple."" Full review
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"Founded in 1695, this Episcopal church was where many Founding Fathers prayed." Full review
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Physick House
Physick House
8 / 10
321 S Fourth St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Built in 1786, this is one of two remaining freestanding houses from this era in Society Hill (you will see plenty of the famous Philadelphia row houses here)." Full review
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"Dr. Philip Syng Physick, the “Father of American Surgery” and “Soda’s Pop,” lived in this four-story brick house, the only freestanding Federal townhouse remaining in Society Hill." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Philanthropists Walter and Lenore Annenberg purchased the property and funded the renovation that turned the house into a Federal-period showpiece." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Like the Powel House, the Physick House combines attractive design and historical interest." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Physick House, the home of surgeon Philip Syng Physick, was built in 1786 by Henry Hill ... and is the only freestanding, Federal-style mansion remaining in Society Hill." Full review