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Independence HallvsCity Hall Visitor Center
Both Independence Hall and City Hall are rated highly by writers. On balance, Independence Hall is the choice of most writers compared to City Hall. Independence Hall scores 93 with endorsements from 8 reviews like Frommer's, Not For Tourists and Afar Magazine.
Independence Hall
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
National Geographic
Where
Time Out
Frommer's
Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Fodor's "The birthplace of the United States, this redbrick building with its clock tower and steeple is one of the nation's greatest icons." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Independence Hall is the 'birthplace of American government,' where delegates from the 13 colonies met to approve the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776." Full review
Not For Tourists "Home of the first gay rights protests in 1965! Also signing of Constitution, et al."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in the hall, which also saw the adoption of the Articles of Confederation in 1781 and the ratification of the US Constitution in 1787." Full review
Afar Magazine "The most cynical among us can't help but be moved once inside." Full review
National Geographic "In the sweltering summer of 1787, delegates kept the windows shut to keep their debate secret...the Georgian-style interior is much the same, down to George Washington’s “rising sun” chair." Full review
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Security is even tighter now, and visitors need timed tickets to enter.
Where " Independence Hall became famous as the “Birthplace of the United States” after the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the U.S. Constitution was drafted here." Full review
Time Out "This is the spot where your freedom was born—the very building in which our founding fathers drafted and signed the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution. Join a free guided..." Full review
Frommer's "Even if you knew nothing about Independence Hall, you could guess that noble and important events took place here." Full review
City Hall Visitor Center Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet Not For Tourists Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura
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." Full review
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." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The majestic City Hall, completed in 1901, stands 548ft tall in Penn Sq." Full review
Not For Tourists "Its the largest municipal building in the world."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"City Hall still functions as Philadelphia's ceremonial "palace"." Full review
Atlas Obscura "This elaborate towering structure was once famed for its revolutionary height. " Full review
