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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts vs Independence National Historical Park

Both are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Independence National Historical Park is the choice of most professionals compared to Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Independence National Historical Park is ranked #12 in Philadelphia with endorsements from 5 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Where and Condé Nast Traveler.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
9 / 10
118 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This High Victorian Gothic structure is a work of art in itself." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The nation's oldest museum and school of fine arts, founded in 1805, preens in the middle of Center City."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"A prestigious academy that has a museum with works by American painters, including Charles Willson Peale and Thomas Eakins."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Housed in an ornate brick and limestone Victorian structure (1876, Frank Furness and George Hewitt), the museum exhibits three centuries of artistic styles." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"One of the country's pre-eminent art schools (alumni include filmmaker David Lynch and painter Maxfield Parrish) is also home to one of Philadelphia's best art museums." Full review
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Independence National Historical Park
Independence National Historical Park
8 / 10
143 South Third Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This L-shaped park, along with Old City, has been dubbed 'America's most historic square mile.'." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Now juxtaposed against modern architecture, the historical park includes the country's most revered icons of liberty: Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell." Full review
Where Where
"The park spans over 55 acres on 20 city blocks and includes Colonial sites like Independence Hall, Christ Church, Carpenters’ Hall, Old City Hall and the Benjamin Franklin Museum." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Plenty of beautiful green spaces to wander through and wonder about the courage it took Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and the other freedom fighters to declare independence from England." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"More of a district than a small green space, this national park—which spans more than 55 acres in Old City—is home to major Phildelphia attractions like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall." Full review
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