Exploring Everyday Philadelphia

The Liberty Bell symbolizes freedom and one can learn of its rich history when visit The Liberty Bell Center located at 6^th and Market Streets at the Independence National Historic Park in Philadelphia. The Center was opened in October, 2003 and has seen over two million tourists each year. The center holds historical documents, videos, exhibits and myths of everything that there is to know about the Liberty Bell. Opened throughout the year from 9am -5pm, the Center also allows visitors to get an up-close view of The Liberty Bell from its crack to its interior seen through x-ray vision. The Liberty Bell which is made up of copper, tin, gold and zinc to name a few is 12 feet in circumference and it weighs 2,080 pounds. Liberty Bell-inspired items are also displayed at the Center. Admission at the Center is free, though you may be subjected to a search.

A casual stroll through parts of Philadelphia will reveal a treasure trove of art displays that you don’t want to miss. The “city of brotherly love” is brimming with art displays that you just can’t resist capturing on film. You can start your tour at 15^th street in downtown Philadelphia. It’s there that you would find a most unusual 45-feet Clothespin sculpture. Made out of steel, this sculpture was created by Claes Oldenburg in 1976. Elsewhere and not to far away just northwest of City Hall are the bright and bold red colors that form the word “LOVE”. This is located at the John F Kennedy Plaza which is popularly known as “The Love Park.” This 1976 Robert Indiana sculpture truly echoes the feeling of the city’s residents. The LOVE sculpture is one of those often duplicated through the United States and even in Taiwan.