University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Name: University of Pennsylvania
Address: 3101 Walnut St, Philadelphia, 19104-3437, United States
Telephone: +1 215-898-5000

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University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

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Facts and practical information

The University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The university, established as the College of Philadelphia in 1740, is one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Benjamin Franklin, Penn's founder and first president, advocated an educational program that trained leaders in commerce, government, and public service, similar to a modern liberal arts curriculum with a practical perspective. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1740 (284 years ago)Coordinates: 39°56'59"N, 75°11'39"W

Address

3101 Walnut StWest Philadelphia (University City)Philadelphia 19104-3437 United States

Contact

+1 215-898-5000

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Day trips

University of Pennsylvania – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walnut Street, Penn Museum, Saint Mary's Church, Institute of Contemporary Art.

0.5 miE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
12 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...
~780 ftE
Museum of archaeology and anthropology
Penn Museum, Philadelphia
4 min walk • The Penn Museum, formally known as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, is a revered institution in the heart of Philadelphia. Established in 1887, the museum is dedicated to the understanding of human history and diversity.
0.4 miNW
Church
Saint Mary's Church, Philadelphia
12 min walk • St. Mary’s Church, Hamilton Village, is an Episcopal Church located on the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It calls itself the Episcopal Church at Penn to emphasize its campus ministry. The parish is part of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Pennsylvania.
~1620 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Institute of Contemporary Art or ICA is a contemporary art museum in Philadelphia. The museum is associated with the University of Pennsylvania, and is located on its campus. The Institute is one of the country's leading museums dedicated to exhibiting the innovative art of our time.
0.5 miSW
Cemetery
The Woodlands, Philadelphia
13 min walk • The Woodlands is a National Historic Landmark District on the west bank of the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. It includes a Federal-style mansion, a matching carriage house and stable, and a garden landscape that in 1840 was transformed into a Victorian rural cemetery with an arboretum of over 1,000 trees.
0.5 miNW
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, Philadelphia
12 min walk • Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, located at 38th and Chestnut Streets in West Philadelphia, is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania.
0.5 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Chestnut Cabaret, Philadelphia
13 min walk • Chestnut Cabaret was a nightclub located at 38th & Ludlow Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was later named the Blockley before its closure in 2013.
~510 ftNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Irvine Auditorium, Philadelphia
3 min walk • Irvine Auditorium is a performance venue at 3401 Spruce Street on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia. It was designed by the firm of prominent Philadelphia area architect Horace Trumbauer and built 1926–1932.
0.4 miE
Bridge
Schuylkill Expressway Bridge, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The Schuylkill Expressway Bridge, built in 1956 by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and reconstructed and painted blue in 2010, carries the Schuylkill Expressway over the Schuylkill River between West Philadelphia and the Grays Ferry section of South Philadelphia.
~760 ftNE
Library
Fisher Fine Arts Library, Philadelphia
4 min walk • The Fisher Fine Arts Library was the primary library of the University of Pennsylvania from 1891 to 1962. The red sandstone, brick-and-terra-cotta Venetian Gothic giant—part fortress and part cathedral—was designed by the acclaimed Philadelphia architect Frank Furness.
~800 ftN
Park, Universities and schools
College Green, Philadelphia
4 min walk • College Hall is the oldest building on the West Philadelphia campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to its construction, the university was located on Ninth Street in Center City, Philadelphia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Pennsylvania?

Nearby attractions include University of Pennsylvania Campus Historic District, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Irvine Auditorium, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Fisher Fine Arts Library, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Penn Museum, Philadelphia (4 min walk).

How to get to University of Pennsylvania by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Pennsylvania:

Tram

37th Street • Lines: 11, 13, 34, 36 (5 min walk)
36th Street Portal • Lines: 10 (11 min walk)

Train

Penn Medicine (7 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (20 min walk)

Metro

34th Street • Lines: Mfl (12 min walk)
30th Street • Lines: Mfl (17 min walk)

Bus

Market St & 39th St • Lines: 40 (15 min walk)
Megabus (18 min walk)