The 40-foot gate at 10th and Arch streets was created by artist Sabrina Soong. It was constructed in part with engineers and artisans from China using tiles from Philadelphia’s sister city, Tianjin. It is an entrancway to Chinatown.
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- Logan Square
Logan Square is a hub of popular sites in the city, with Swann Memorial Fountain at its heart. Nearby are Sister Cities Park, the Free Library of Philadelphia, and several museums.
Photo credit: Adobe Images - Love Park
Officially known as John F. Kennedy Plaza, Love Park is home to the reproduction of Robert Indiana’s 1970 LOVE sculpture.
Photo credit: Susan Walker - Magic Gardens
Located on South Street, Magic Gardens is an immersive mixed-media art environment completely covered with mosaics. The space is made up of two indoor galleries and a bi-level outdoor sculpture garden.
Photo credit: Chang Ye, Unsplash - Mural Mile
Philadelphia is known for its vibrant murals throughout the city. Two walking tour routes known as the Mural Mile start and end near Market Street in Center City. Follow the Mural Arts Philly map or visit their site to choose your own destination.
Photo credit: Susan Walker - Philadelphia City Hall and Dilworth Park
City Hall is the world’s largest free-standing masonry building and was the world’s tallest habitable building when completed in 1894. Dilworth Park is a plaza on the west side with seasonal features such as a fountain and skating rink.
Photo credit: Garrison Gao, Pexels - Rocky
The statue of the iconic movie character may be found outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art — though Rocky is not, as in the movie, on the steps.
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