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Philadelphia
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Quick view
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Phone calls & Internet
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Nightlife
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USA
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Top 10 sights
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Calendar of events
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Travel etiquette
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Shopping in Philadelphia
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Hotels
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Health
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Restaurants
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Quick view
Philadelphia - a brief overview
Historic heartland, cultural hotspot, cosmopolitan melting pot; it’s no wonder that
Philadelphia is one of the most popular cities in the USA. Both the Declaration of
Independence and the American Constitution were signed in this eastern city, the
biggest in Pennsylvania. So you’ll be immersed in history here, even in some of its
elegant restaurants and shops, including the iconic Macy’s department store.
Art is also a major draw, with many of the oldest, largest and most prestigious
collections in the country in its galleries. Or, if you just like exploring city
neighbourhoods, Philadelphia has long-standing Italian and Chinese quarters, as
well as more recently established communities, all of whom contribute to its young
and lively appeal.
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USA
General Information
Country overview
From its vast plains, snow-covered mountains, deep forests and strange rock
formations, to soaring skyscrapers and a thunderous cultural scene, the USA is a
collage of extremes. Nothing can prepare you for your first glimpse of Manhattan's
unforgettable skyline, your first ride in a yellow cab, the ubiquitous hamburger
joints, yawning expanses of prairie, the sweet strains of New Orleans jazz, or the
neon-lit excesses of Las Vegas.
Marvel at the thunderous spectacle of 12,000-year-old Niagara Falls in northern
New York, or seek an antidote to urban chaos amidst the flat farmland of the
Midwest. Then there are the black hills of South Dakota, the dramatic mountain
and ocean landscape of California's Pacific Coast Highway and the world-famous
Grand Canyon.
Geography
Covering a large part of the North American continent, the USA shares borders
with Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. The country has coasts on the
Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic oceans, the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. The
State of Alaska, in the northwest corner of the US, is not part of the continental US;
it is separated from the rest of the USA by Canada. Similarly, Hawaii is not part of
the “lower 48” states; it lies in the central Pacific Ocean.
The country's dependent territories are offshore and have distinct geographies of
their own; the majority are islands.
The third-largest country in the world (after the Russian Federation and Canada),
the USA has an enormous diversity of geographical features, including mountains,
plains, and coastal zones. Though there are many cities that are densely
populated with more manmade features than natural ones, there are also vast rural
areas that are far more sparsely populated. The climate ranges from subtropical to
arctic, with a corresponding breadth of flora and fauna.
General knowledge
Key facts
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Population: 321,2 millions
Population Density (per sq km): 32
Capital: Washington, DC.
Language
English, with significant Spanish-speaking minorties (10.7%).
Currency
US Dollar (USD; symbol $) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of $100, 50,
20, 10, 5, 2 and 1, though the $2 bill is rare and is not in high circulation. Coins are
in denominations of $1, and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
Electricity
120 volts AC, 60Hz. Plugs have two flat pins with or without a third round
grounding pin.
General business opening hours
Business hours are officially Mon-Fri 0900-1730, although an extended working
day is very common in certain sectors and it is not unusual for people to be
working well into the night or over the weekend.
Public holidays
Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2017 - December 2018 period.
2017
New Year’s Day: 1 January 2017
Martin Luther King Day: 16 January 2017
President’s Day: 20 February 2017
Memorial Day: 29 March 2017
Independence Day: 4 Juyi 2017
Labor Day: 4 September 2017
Columbus Day: 9 October 2017
Veterans Day: 10 November 2017
Thanksgiving Day: 23 November 2017
Christmas: 25 December 2017
2018
New Year’s Day: 1 January 2018
Martin Luther King Day: 15 January 2018
President’s Day: 19 February 2018
Memorial Day: 29 March 2018
Independence Day: 4 Juyi 2018
Labor Day: 3 September 2018
Columbus Day: 8 October 2018
Veterans Day: 12 November 2018
Thanksgiving Day: 22 November 2018
Christmas: 25 December 2018
All information subject to change.
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Travel etiquette
How to fit in
Social Conventions
Americans are renowned for their openness and friendliness to visitors. The wide
variety of national origins and the USA's relatively short history has resulted in
numerous cultural and traditional customs living alongside each other. In large
cities, people of the same ethnic background often live within defined communities.
Shaking hands is the usual form of greeting in formal situation and in business
meetings. A relaxed and informal atmosphere is usually the norm. As long as the
fundamental rules of courtesy are observed, there need be no fear of offending
anyone of any background.
Gifts are appreciated if one is invited to a private home.
As a rule, dress is casual. High-end restaurants, hotels and clubs may require
more formal attire.
Smoking is increasingly unpopular in the US; it is essential to ask permission
before lighting up. Smoking is not allowed on city transport and restricted or
forbidden in public buildings in most states. There will be a posted notice where no
smoking is requested. An increasing number of states (including California and
New York) have banned smoking altogether in bars, restaurants and many public
places.
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Health
Health
Main emergency number: 911
Food & Drink
Food in the US is safe to eat, and the conditions under which food is prepared and
served are regulated by city, state, and federal health and hygiene agencies. In
many jurisdictions, it is mandatory for restaurants to have a certificate of health or
hygiene, as well as the current grade they have been assigned, posted visibly.
Although America is famous for its fast food and obesity rates, the local and fresh
food movement is very popular in many areas, especially cities, making it easy to
eat healthy. A variety of options also makes it easy for people with special dietary
needs to find food that suits them, whether their needs are due to health reasons or
to religious requirements.
Tap water is considered safe to drink in the US and is often offered in restaurants
before bottled water. Bottled water is available throughout the country, however,
both in restaurants and shops, for those who prefer not to drink tap water.
Other Risks
The US is generally considered a safe destination for world visitors. Occasional
outbreaks of disease, such as West Nile Virus (a mosquito-borne illness) and
H1N1 have occurred in recent years, however. Frequent hand-washing and
general practices of good hygiene are encouraged to protect oneself against all
types of illness.
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Another concern with regard to safety is the possibility of terrorist attacks such as
the one that occurred on September 11, 2001. City, state, and federal agencies
have stringent anti-terrorism practices in place, however, and direct threats are
infrequent.
Contractual physician of Lufthansa
Dr. Noor, Farid
192 Hooten Road
Mt. Laurel
NJ 08054
USA
Tel. +1-6099-808400
Please note that Lufthansa accepts no responsibility for the treatment nor will it
bear the cost of any treatment.
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Phone calls & Internet
Phone calls & Internet
Telephone/Mobile Telephone
Dialing Code: +1
Telephone
For emergency police, fire or medical services in major cities, dial 911. The
following codes denote toll-free (freephone) numbers: 800, 855, 866, 877 and 888.
Mobile Telephone
Foreign mobile telephones only work if they are tri-band or quad-band; charges are
high. Visitors can also hire a mobile telephone. Pre-pay cell phones can be
purchased from a variety of retail outlets, including drug stores.
Internet
There are internet cafés in most urban areas, and an increasing number of Wi-Fi
hotspots. Many coffee shops offer free Wi-Fi. Many of the international airports offer
internet access too.
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Top 10 sights
Top 10 sights in Philadelphia
African American Museum
This major museum has four exhibition galleries focusing on the African American
community past and present, and highlighting the achievements of outstanding
individuals.
701 Arch Street
Opening times:
PA 19106 Philadelphia
Thurs-Sat 1000-1700
USA
Sun 1200-1700
Tel: 215 574 0380
www.aampmuseum.org
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The Barnes Foundation
This private gallery has a superb collection of Post-Impressionist and early Modern
art, as well as African and Native American artworks, and antiquities from Asia and
the Mediterranean.
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Opening times:
PA 19130 Philadelphia
Sun-Thurs 1000-1800
USA
Fri 1000-2100
Tel: 215 278 7000
Sat 1000-2000
www.barnesfoundation.org
Fairmont Park
The city’s huge public park spans the Schuyllkill River, with a Japanese garden,
boating lake, playground, zoo, historic buildings and many trails for walking,
cycling and horse riding.
Fairmont Park
PA 19119 Philadelphia
USA
Independence Hall
Take a guided tour of this World Heritage Site where both the American
Declaration of Independence (1776) and the US Constitution (1787) were signed.
The Liberty Bell is also on display in a nearby visitor centre.
520 Chestnut Street
Opening times:
PA 19106 Philadelphia
Daily 0900-1900 (Jul-Aug)
USA
0900-1700 (Sep-Jun)
Tel: 215 965 2305
www.nps.gov/inde
Independence Seaport Museum
Take a virtual journey down the Delaware River in this exciting museum on the
waterfront; with a battleship and submarine to explore, plus changing exhibitions
on the region’s seafaring history.
Penn’s Landing, 211 South Columbus
Opening times:
Boulevard and Walnut Street
Daily 1000-1700
PA 19106 Philadelphia
USA
www.phillyseaport.org
Tel: 215 413 8655
Masonic Temple
The Grand Lodge of the Masons of Pennsylvania, this impressive 19th-century
building has a museum containing items from former members George
Washington and Benjamin Franklin.
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1 North Broad Street
Opening times:
PA 19107 Philadelphia
Tours hourly:
USA
Tue-Fri 1000, 1100, 1300, 1400, 1500
Tel: 215 988 1917
Sat 1000, 1100, 1200
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www.pagrandlodge.org
Mutter Museum
This museum of medical history contains a fascinating, if sometimes graphic,
collection of preserved anatomical specimens, as well as medical instruments and
herb garden.
19 South 22nd Street
Opening times:
PA 19103 Philadelphia
Daily 1000-1700
USA
Tel: 215 563 3737
muttermuseum.org
National Museum of American Jewish History
Covering the spectrum of American Jewish life through history, this fine museum
contains 30,000 artefacts displayed in themes, including religion, work, community
and family life.
101 South Independence Mall East
Opening times:
PA 19106 Philadelphia
Tue-Fri 1000-1700
USA
Sat-Sun 1000-1730
Tel: 215 923 3811
www.nmajh.org
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
The nation’s oldest art gallery houses the finest collection of American art, from
colonial times to the present, including masterpieces by Gilbert Stuart, Benjamin
West, Cecilia Beaux and others.
118 North Broad Street
Opening times:
PA 19102 Philadelphia
Tue-Sat 1000-1700
USA
Sun 1100-1700
Tel: 215 972 7600
www.pafa.org
Philadelphia Museum of Art
One of the largest art collections in the USA, with some 227,000 artworks spanning
medieval Italian icons to modern US sculpture, this museum is planning a stunning
makeover by architect Frank Gehry.
2601 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Opening times:
PA 19130 Philadelphia
Tue, Thurs and Sat-Sun 1000-1700
USA
Wed and Fri 1000-2045
Tel: 215 763 8100
www.philamuseum.org
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Shopping in Philadelphia
Shopping in Philadelphia
Key Areas
Clothes and shoes are tax-free in Pennsylvania, so shopping in Philadelphia is a
special attraction. Besides the handy out-of-town malls, top city neighbourhoods
for shopping include upscale Rittenhouse Row, or for specialist stores, check out
Jeweller's Row on Sansom Street, Fabric Row on 4th Street, and Antique Row on
Pine Street.
Markets
Reading Terminal Market, daily on 12th and Arch Streets, is a major city attraction,
with hundreds of food and fresh produce
stalls; the Italian Market is one of the oldest open-air market in the USA, with
dozens of lip-smacking goodies on offer in stalls and gourmet restaurants lining 9th
Street (between Wharton and Fitzwater).
Shopping Centres
Macy’s department store is an historic site you should not miss; there are also
many malls, from the chic Liberty Place, right in the Center City, to the grand King
of Prussia Mall, out of town northwest of the city.
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Restaurants
Restaurants in Philadelphia
Famous for its ‘Philly cheesesteaks’, Philadelphia also has a wide ethnic mix of
restaurants as well as many places serving everything from contemporary to
colonial-style Americancuisine. Dining hotspots include Rittenhouse Row (on
Walnut Street) and South Street.
Lacroix at the Rittenhouse Hotel
Treat yourself in one of the city’s best modern French restaurants; also does great
breakfasts and Sunday brunch.
210 West Rittenhouse Square
Price: Expensive
PA 19103 Philadelphia
USA
Stateside
Philly superchef George Sabatino dishes up modern American-fusion cuisine in
this top-rated gastropub.
1536 East Passyunk Avenue
Price: Expensive
PA 19147 Philadelphia
USA
City Tavern
Established in 1773, this historic restaurant serves fine colonial-style cuisine in
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elegant period dining rooms.
138 South 2nd Street
Price: Moderate
PA 19106 Philadelphia
USA
Jim’s Steaks
You can get possibly one of the city’s best cheesesteaks in this bustling, casual
restaurant.
400 South Street
Price: Cheap
PA 19147 Philadelphia
USA
Reading Terminal Market
Take your pick of global foodstalls, from Asian to Mexican, as well as US
specialities, even Amish, in this historic market.
12th and Arch Streets
Price: Cheap
PA 19107 Philadelphia
USA
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Nightlife
Nightlife in Philadelphia
Cosmopolitan Philadelphia has lots to keep you up all night; smooth jazz clubs,
raunchy dives, happening nightclubs and world-class concert halls. South Street is
a trendy cultural hub, or explore the riverfront, around Penn’s Landing, and along
Columbus Boulevard.
Johnny Brenda’s
With great live shows by up-and-coming local talent, Johnny Brenda’s is also a
gastropub.
1201 Frankford Avenue
PA 19125 Philadelphia
USA
World Cafe Live
Hear eclectic live music in this intimate club, attracting international and local stars.
3025 Walnut Street
PA 19104 Philadelphia
USA
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
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One of the city’s top concert halls hosts world-class classical performances, as
well as a wide range of shows and arts events.
260 South Broad Street
PA 19102 Philadelphia
USA
Helium Comedy Club
Headline stars as well as local comics play to a loyal crowd in this popular, no-frills
club.
2031 Sansome Street
PA 19103 Philadelphia
USA
Silk City
Dance to hip DJs and live music or chill out on the patio, in one of Philly’s funkiest
clubs.
435 Spring Garden Street
PA 19123 Philadelphia
USA
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Calendar of events
Calendar of events
Mummers Parade
A tradition brought here by early immigrants from Europe, the mummers are
thought to have their earliest origins in the Roman Festival of Saturnalias. Here in
Philadelphia about 15,000 mummers perform in the New Year's Day parade
competing for US$395,000 in prizes. This is reckoned to be only a small fraction of
the value of the spectacular costumes, which can cost several thousand each. The
parades take place throughout the day in most weather conditions, although
weather-related postponements are not unknown. The four divisions of mummers
are Comics (clowns), Fancies (themed fancy dress), String Bands (combining
fancy dress and music) and Fancy Brigades (performing troupes).
1 January 2017
www.phillymummers.com
Venue: Streets of central Philadelphia
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year celebrations in Philly are always colourful occasions marked
with parades, flower markets and festivities throughout Chinatown.
28 January 2017
www.chinatown-pcdc.org
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Venue: Chinatown.
Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
A must for movie-lovers. There are over 250 screenings of 132 domestic and
international narrative, documentary and short films.
May 2017
www.philadelphiaindependentfilmfestival.com/
Venue: Various venues.
Dad Vail Regatta
Held each year over Mother's Day weekend, the Dad Vail Regatta is the largest
collegiate regatta in the United States. First held in 1934 on the Schuylkill River in
Fairmount Park, the regatta has become something of an institution which now
consists of well over 100 races and attracts thousands of rowers from across North
America. The event takes its name from Harry Emerson 'Dad' Vail, who for years
was coach at the University of Wisconsin and was a great friend of Rusty Callow,
the founder of the event.
12 - 13 May 2017
www.dadvail.org
Venue: Kelly Drive Fairmont Park.
Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show
Happening every spring and autumn, the Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Show
welcomes top quality artists from all over the country in what is the oldest
continuously-run outdoor art show in the entire country.
2 - 4 June 2017
www.rittenhousesquarefineartshow.org
Venue: Rittenhouse Square
Fourth of July
Considering Philadelphia's central role in the American War of Independence, it
comes as no surprise that the Fourth of July celebrations, one of the biggest US
holidays of the year, are even more special here in the city. The birthday festivities
include organised pageants, parades, festivals, concerts, and - typically,
spectacular fireworks displays. Numerous events of varying scales of grandeur
and extravagance take place throughout Philadelphia.
4 July 2017
www.visitphilly.com
Venue: Various venues around Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Folk Festival
Long-running and world-famous music, camping and crafting festival that spans
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three days in August.
August 2017
www.pfs.org/folk-festival
Venue: Old Pool Farm 1323 Salford Station Road, Schwenksville
Macy's Christmas Light Show
Formerly known as the Wanamaker's Christmas Light Show, this festival is one of
Philadelphia's best-loved holiday traditions that attracts visitors of all ages.
Featuring over 100,000 individual lights, crowds are wowed by the incredible
festive show that features all the usual Christmas characters including reindeer
and Santa himself. The fun show is set to music played on the world-famous
Wanamaker Grand Organ.
November - Dezember 2017
www.wanamakerorgan.com/xmas.php
Venue: Macy's 1300 Market Street
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Hotels
Hotels in Philadelphia
Philadelphia has a plentiful supply of hotels to suit all pockets. Center City has the
lion’s share, with easiest access to themain sights. Nearby Rittenhouse Square
has upscale boutique hotels; for more affordable options try the Old City.
Hampton Inn
This large modern hotel is right in the heart of the city, with good amenities and
classically furnished rooms.
1301 Race Street
Category: Moderate
PA 19107 Philadelphia
USA
Fairfield Inn
A good mid-range option, this out-of-town modern hotel is handy for the airport.
8800 Bartram Avenue
Category: Moderate
PA 19153 Philadelphia
USA
Doubletree by Hilton
This well-equipped modern hotel has cheerful rooms, as well as restaurants and a
rooftop pool.
237 South Broad Street
Category: Moderate
PA 19107 Philadelphia
USA
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