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Photo spots in Center City, Philadelphia.

Every pin in Center City is a real photo at the exact coordinate a traveler stood — not a business listing, not a scraped review. 105 spots in this Philadelphia neighbourhood: the corners, viewpoints and streets people photograph but guidebooks miss.

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Photo spots in Center City

105 photo spots

Washington Square park in Philadelphia during early spring, with bare trees lining the brick pathways and historic… — Center City, Philadelphia — Washington Square park in Philadelphia during early spring, with bare trees lining the brick pathways and historic…

Woman holding a stacked deli sandwich with roast beef, cheese, and pickles in a Philadelphia restaurant interior. — Center City, Philadelphia — Woman holding a stacked deli sandwich with roast beef, cheese, and pickles in a Philadelphia restaurant interior.Queen Village

A hand holding a water ice cup from John's, a family-owned establishment since 1945, in front of the storefront in… — Center City, Philadelphia — A hand holding a water ice cup from John's, a family-owned establishment since 1945, in front of the storefront in…

Historic brick building with colonial-era mural and banner displayed on facade, viewed from street-level plaza. — Center City, Philadelphia — Historic brick building with colonial-era mural and banner displayed on facade, viewed from street-level plaza.Museum of the American Revolution

The Liberty Bell displayed behind protective glass with visitors viewing the historic icon in Philadelphia. — Center City, Philadelphia — The Liberty Bell displayed behind protective glass with visitors viewing the historic icon in Philadelphia.South Independence Mall West

Mardi Gras parade participants in elaborate purple, gold, and feathered costumes on a downtown Philadelphia street. — Center City, Philadelphia — Mardi Gras parade participants in elaborate purple, gold, and feathered costumes on a downtown Philadelphia street.

Washington Square Fountain viewed from the plaza with bare trees, surrounding historic buildings, and flags. — Center City, Philadelphia — Washington Square Fountain viewed from the plaza with bare trees, surrounding historic buildings, and flags.

Historic brick buildings and a large decorated Christmas tree with red bows in Head House Square, Philadelphia. — Center City, Philadelphia — Historic brick buildings and a large decorated Christmas tree with red bows in Head House Square, Philadelphia.

Industrial waterfront cityscape with vibrant sunset reflection over calm river waters, viewed from shore level. — Center City, Philadelphia — Industrial waterfront cityscape with vibrant sunset reflection over calm river waters, viewed from shore level.Penn's Landing

Red brick church with white steeple and clock tower viewed from street level in Philadelphia. — Center City, Philadelphia — Red brick church with white steeple and clock tower viewed from street level in Philadelphia.

Declaration House, a historic stone building with neoclassical architecture, viewed from street level in Philadelphia. — Center City, Philadelphia — Declaration House, a historic stone building with neoclassical architecture, viewed from street level in Philadelphia.

The Deck entrance at Blue Cross RiverRink with colorful buoys and sailing ship rigging visible above. — Center City, Philadelphia — The Deck entrance at Blue Cross RiverRink with colorful buoys and sailing ship rigging visible above.

Modern waterfront building with steel framework beside a calm river, with city skyline in the background. — Center City, Philadelphia — Modern waterfront building with steel framework beside a calm river, with city skyline in the background.Old City

Classical yellow-painted building with white columns and green roof viewed from street level among parked cars. — Center City, Philadelphia — Classical yellow-painted building with white columns and green roof viewed from street level among parked cars.Society Hill

Philadelphia's Chinatown street with ornamental gateway, brick buildings, and shops displaying Asian signage and… — Center City, Philadelphia — Philadelphia's Chinatown street with ornamental gateway, brick buildings, and shops displaying Asian signage and…

Independence Hall, a brick colonial building with clock tower and distinctive architecture, viewed from its front… — Center City, Philadelphia — Independence Hall, a brick colonial building with clock tower and distinctive architecture, viewed from its front…Center City East

Mardi Gras parade participants in elaborate white and purple costumes with feathered headdresses parade down a… — Center City, Philadelphia — Mardi Gras parade participants in elaborate white and purple costumes with feathered headdresses parade down a…Center City West

Interior of a busy casual dining restaurant with counter seating, wooden tables, and industrial ceiling fixtures filled… — Center City, Philadelphia — Interior of a busy casual dining restaurant with counter seating, wooden tables, and industrial ceiling fixtures filled…Bella Vista

What travelers shoot here: history & culture · landmarks · architecture · city — most photographed in July.

The head house is a national historic landmark, one of the oldest colonial markets in America. Built in 1745, the covered colonnade marketplace was called “the shambles“. At the north end, a three-story fire house known as “the Head House“ was built in 1805. It’s located at the south end of society hill near South Street. On Sundays, there’s a year-round farmers market. Other events are sometimes held, and some of the restaurants on the west side sometimes use the space for outdoor dining
— VirtualTikiTom

The Atwater Kent Museum was the museum of the city of Philadelphia. Sadly, throughout the museum’s history the city never committed the funding needed. At best it was not well curated and did not tell a cohesive story. A couple of years ago the court approved sale of all the museums property to Drexel University. This property is closed off and seemjngly abandoned now. A little known fact is that this building was the original home to the Franklin Institute.
— VirtualTikiTom

On the map

Landmarks on the map in Center City.

Real places the community has pinned in Center City, each with the photos travelers actually took — and growing as more share them.

Society Hill 8 spots Museum of the American Revolution 5 spots Washington Square 4 spots Declaration House 3 spots Penn's Landing 2 spots Commodore John Barry Statue 1 spot Head House Square 1 spot St. Augustine Church 1 spot

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Good to know

Center City spots, the quick version.

How many photo spots are in Center City?

105 and counting — each a real photo pinned to the exact coordinate it was taken in Center City, Philadelphia. New spots appear as travelers share them.

Are these Center City spots on Google Maps?

Many aren't. They're photo-coordinates — viewpoints, stairways and corners with no business listing — so they don't show up on maps built from business directories.

How do I get to a spot with no address?

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