Philadelphia City Hall

Philadelphia City Hall

The world's tallest masonry building, Philadelphia's City Hall is 548 feet (167 m) tall including the statue of William Penn. The statue is the tallest atop any building in the world.

The tower features clocks 26 feet in diameter on all four sides of the metal portion of the tower. (larger than the Clock Tower, Palace of Westminster, home to Big Ben).

With close to 700 rooms, City Hall is the largest municipal building in the United States and one of the largest in the World.

The top portion is not made of stone like the rest of the building. It is made of metal. The statue of William Penn faces Northeast towards Penn Treaty Park, where Penn is suppose to have made his famous treaty with the Delaware Indians.

Alexander Milne Calder sculpted many of the statues used on the exterior of the building including that of William Penn.

There is an observation deck just below the statue.

Location

Broad and Market Streets
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
USA

Getting There

Philadelphia City Hall is located in the heart of Center City and is easily accessible by public transportation. Here are some options:

Subway: City Hall Station is located directly beneath Philadelphia City Hall and is serviced by the Broad Street Line (Orange Line) and Market-Frankford Line (Blue Line). These lines connect to various parts of the city and beyond, including South Philadelphia, North Philadelphia, West Philadelphia, and the suburbs.

Regional Rail: Jefferson Station and Suburban Station are both within walking distance of City Hall and are serviced by several regional rail lines, including the Airport Line, Paoli/Thorndale Line, Trenton Line, Chestnut Hill East Line, and many more.

Bus: There are several bus routes that stop near City Hall, including routes 9, 17, 21, 33, 38, 42, 44, 48, 62, 121, and more. These routes connect to various neighborhoods and areas of the city.

Trolley: The 11, 13, 34, and 36 trolley lines all stop near City Hall, providing easy access to West Philadelphia, Southwest Philadelphia, and other areas.

Bike: Philadelphia has a bike share program called Indego, with several stations located near City Hall. Biking is also a popular way to get around the city.

Walking: City Hall is located in the heart of Center City and is easily accessible by foot from many nearby neighborhoods and attractions.

Nearby Airports

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