Built between 1732 and 1756, at first it was called much more simply Pennsylvania State House, later changed to Independence hall following the events that took place here and which were fundamental to American political history.
In fact, from 1790 to 1800, the halls of Independence Hall hosted the Parliament of the States at the time when Philadelphia was the capital of the Nation, and it was also here that the Declaration of independence and drawn up the American Constitution.
On the opposite side of Independence Hall, on the other hand, there is theOld City Hall, which at the time hosted the first Supreme Court of the state.
Where it is: all’interno dell’Independence National Historical Park
Website: http://www.nps.gov/inde/independence-hall-1.htm
How to reach us: take a SEPTA bus: 17, 21, 42, 33, 38, 44, 48, Market-Frankford Line
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