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12 Instagram spots in Philadelphia worth stopping for
Brick alleys, mosaics and one well-known staircase: Philadelphia mixes early American streets with loud public art. These 12 spots cover both sides of the city.
Elfreth’s Alley
Thirty-two brick houses from the early 1700s line this short cobbled alley. Shoot down its length in the morning, before parked cars fill the frame.
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Privacy detailsLOVE Sculpture
Robert Indiana's LOVE letters have stood in JFK Plaza since 1976. Frame the sculpture with City Hall behind it for the two landmarks in one shot.
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Privacy detailsRocky Steps
Seventy-two steps run up to the art museum, ending in a straight view down the parkway. Run them for the photo, then turn around for the skyline payoff.
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Privacy detailsRocky Statue
The bronze boxer stands at the foot of the museum steps with his gloves up. Pose beside it in the early morning to skip the line.
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Privacy detailsPhiladelphia's Magic Gardens
Mosaics of tile, bottle and mirror cover the walls and floors of this half-block art site. Buy tickets online in advance and allow an hour for the details.
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Privacy detailsCity Hall
The Victorian pile on Penn Square carries a statue of William Penn on its tower. Shoot the carved facade from the courtyard, or the whole tower from the street.
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Privacy detailsMural Arts Philadelphia
The city's mural program has painted thousands of walls since 1984. The densest clusters sit around Center City and South Philly; check the program map for current pieces.
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Privacy detailsRodin Museum
Rodin's Thinker sits at the gate of this small 1929 museum. The garden and reflecting pool give quiet shots of the bronzes.
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Privacy detailsThe Liberty View - Independence Visitor's Center
The rooftop terrace looks over Independence Hall toward the skyline. It works as an event venue, so check public access hours before going.
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Privacy detailsIndependence Hall
The brick hall where the Constitution was signed in 1787 anchors Independence National Historical Park. The garden side gives the cleanest full-building shot.
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Privacy detailsS Camac Street
A narrow block of brick rowhouses shaded by street trees. The short length fits in one frame from either end.
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Privacy detailsRace Street Pier
This pier park looks across the Delaware with the Ben Franklin Bridge upriver. Sunset puts the bridge and the water in warm light.
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