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The 10 Best Sacred & Religious Sites in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)
One of the most historic cities in America, Philadelphia is an ideal place to spend a weekend - preferably a long one. Be sure to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Constitution and Declaration of Independence were signed. Both are part of Independence National Historic Park. Philadelphia also boasts some outstanding art museums, including the Rodin Museum. The Franklin Institute Science Museum is one of many area attractions honoring the life and work of Benjamin Franklin, the city's most famous ambassador. After digesting all of that history, be sure you save room for a classic Philly cheese steak sandwich.
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1. Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
The site of this church, the mother church of the African Methodist Episcopal order, is the oldest tract of land continuously owned by blacks in the U.S. Theres a small museum to A.M.E. founder Richard Allen below the church.
Reviewed By Herstory_62 - Philadelphia, United States
Along with nearby Independence Hall & other historic places of worship in the area, such as Christ Church & the Arch Street Meeting, don't miss the opportunity to visit or worship at this monumental church, the mother church of the AME, the first African-American denomination. Founded in 1787, the congregation worships in a building which sits on the nation's oldest parcel of land owned by African-Americans. The stained glass windows (with Masonic symbols) are magnificent & the crypt museum is a treasure trove of artifacts & significant history.
2. First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia
3. National Shrine of St. John Neumann
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By margaritamE7998NT
St. John Neumann of Philadelphia, a Redemptorist bishop, was the first male American saint. For a long time, he was the only male American saint, but later he was followed by St. Damien of Hawaii and St. Junipero Serra of California. I visited St. John Neumann's shrines in Baltimore and Philadelphia, and in both places the people were very friendly. I got to pray before his tomb in Philly; and in Baltimore, I got to see his confessional booth at the Church of St. Alphonsus. I also got some relics and a book on his life and holy works. It was a beautiful pilgrimage.
4. National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
5. Old St. Mary's Church
6. Masonic Temple
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4.5 based on 629 reviews
"The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania" is an example of elegant architecture. Inside, the lodge is adorned with lovely artwork.
Reviewed By PMahdis
We had run out of things to do and decided to give a tour here a shot. It was 1 hour long. If you expected to be treated like a tourist customer entitled to prod and demand things, maybe this is not the tour for you. I read some of the "terrible" ratings and things like not answering questions about the masons is maybe to be expected otherwise it would not be a secret society. 14 Presidents were Masons. This is an impressive building built by masons for masons. They allow the public in under watch by a tour guide. It is one of the strongest memory forming things I did in Philly.
7. Mikveh Israel Synagogue
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
8. Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
The oldest church in Pennsylvania, though designed simply, has a wealth of detail, like the ship suspended from the ceiling or the silver crown in the vestry which every woman married in this church must don.
9. St. Peter's Episcopal Church
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Red-brick Episcopal church that was originally built as an alternative to Christ Church, which was deemed too muddy for "fine gentlemen and beautiful belles".
10. Old St. Joseph's Church
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
A colonial-style church that deliberately took on an unassuming look in order to avoid attracting anti-Catholic sentiments.
