First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia

#178 among attractions in Philadelphia

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The First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is located on 21st and Walnut Streets, built in an array of architectural styles of leading Philadelphia architects. ()

Coordinates: 39°57'2"N, 75°10'32"W

Address

201 S 21st StCenter City (Rittenhouse Square)Philadelphia 19103-4830 United States

Contact

+1 215-567-0532

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First Presbyterian Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walnut Street, Mütter Museum, Liberty Place, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

0.6 miW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
15 min walk • Walnut Street in Philadelphia is a bustling shopping district that serves as a premier destination for both locals and tourists seeking a high-quality retail experience. This vibrant thoroughfare boasts an eclectic mix of stores, ranging from high-end boutiques...
~1060 ftN
Medical history and pathology on display
Mütter Museum, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Mütter Museum, located in the heart of Philadelphia, is an extraordinary institution dedicated to medical history. This unique museum, part of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, is renowned for its vast collection of anatomical specimens, models,...
0.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Liberty Place, Philadelphia
11 min walk • Liberty Place is an iconic commercial hub nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. This shopping center, a distinctive feature of the city's skyline, offers a vibrant mix of retail, dining, and entertainment options.
0.6 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and architectural beauty. This preeminent music venue, inaugurated in 2001, was designed by the renowned architect Rafael Viñoly and has since...
~730 ftE
Park
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
4 min walk • Rittenhouse Square is the name of both a public park and the surrounding neighborhood that is also referred to as Rittenhouse in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
0.6 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Academy of Music, Philadelphia
15 min walk • The Academy of Music, also known as American Academy of Music, is a concert hall and opera house located at 240 S. Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~840 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia is a Unitarian Universalist congregation located at 2125 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a regional Community Center it sponsors cultural, educational, civic, wellness and spiritual activities.
~1900 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Plays & Players, Philadelphia
10 min walk • Plays and Players Theatre, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is one of the oldest professional theater companies in the United States, founded in 1911. The theater building was designed and constructed in 1912 by Philadelphia architect Amos W.
~1540 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Philadelphia Art Alliance at University of the Arts is a multidisciplinary arts center located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Art gallery
The Print Center, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The Print Center is a nonprofit gallery located in Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. Originally known as The Print Club, the gallery's mission is to "encourage the growth and understanding of photography and printmaking as vital contemporary arts through exhibitions, publications and educational programs".
~1140 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Library
Rosenbach Museum and Library, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Rosenbach is a Philadelphia museum and library located within two 19th-century townhouses. The historic houses contain the collections and treasures of Philip Rosenbach and his younger brother Dr. A. S. W. Rosenbach.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Presbyterian Church?

Nearby attractions include Walnut–Chancellor Historic District, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Thomas Hockley House, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Warburton House, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Church of the Holy Trinity, Philadelphia (4 min walk).

How to get to First Presbyterian Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Presbyterian Church:

Bus

Walnut St & 21st St • Lines: 12, 9 (1 min walk)

Tram

22nd Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (7 min walk)
19th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (8 min walk)

Metro

15th-16th & Locust • Lines: Patco (13 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: Mfl (14 min walk)

Train

Suburban Station (13 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (13 min walk)