Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple, Philadelphia

Name: Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#62 among attractions in Philadelphia

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The Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Logan Square neighborhood of Philadelphia. Completed in 2016, the intent to construct the temple was announced on October 4, 2008, during the church's 178th Semiannual General Conference by LDS Church president Thomas S. Monson. The temple is the church's first in the state of Pennsylvania, and the first temple between Washington, D.C. and New York City. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 39°57'32"N, 75°10'5"W

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Center City (Logan Square)Philadelphia United States

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Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Barnes Foundation, Liberty Place, Franklin Institute, Logan Circle.

~1450 ftNW
World-class art exhibits
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0.5 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Liberty Place, Philadelphia
12 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.
~1410 ftW
Kid-friendly, interactive science museum
Franklin Institute, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Franklin Institute, nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, is an embodiment of the city's rich heritage in science and education. Founded in 1824, this esteemed museum has been sparking curiosity and fostering a love for science for almost two centuries.
~770 ftSW
Park, Historical place
Logan Circle, Philadelphia
4 min walk • Logan Circle, a vibrant oasis nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, is a beloved park that offers a serene escape from the bustling city life. Known for its immaculate landscaping and the stunning Swann Memorial Fountain at its center, Logan Circle is not just any...
~1160 ftSW
Family-friendly natural history museum
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University stands as a beacon of scientific inquiry and education. Established in 1812, this prestigious institution is America’s oldest natural history museum and is renowned for its...
~1530 ftS
William Penn, Postmodern architecture
Comcast Center, Philadelphia
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~1290 ftW
Monuments and statues
All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors, Philadelphia
7 min walk • All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors is a war memorial in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that honors the state's African American servicemen who fought in American conflicts from the American Revolutionary War to World War I.
~1320 ftS
Memorial
Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza is a Holocaust memorial park located at the intersection of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 16th Street and Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1500 ftS
Church
Arch Street Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
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~560 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
3 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, head church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is located at 18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, on the east side of Logan Square in Philadelphia.
~1360 ftW
Colossal sculpture of American statesman
Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, located in the rotunda of Franklin Institute science museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. features a colossal statue of a seated Benjamin Franklin, American writer, inventor, statesman, and Founding Father.

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Which popular attractions are close to Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple?

Nearby attractions include Saint Anne Church, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Logan Square, Philadelphia (4 min walk).

How to get to Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple:

Metro

Race-Vine • Lines: Bsl (9 min walk)
Spring Garden • Lines: Bsl (11 min walk)

Train

Suburban Station (9 min walk)
Jefferson Station (18 min walk)

Tram

19th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (11 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (12 min walk)

Bus

Broad St & S Penn Sq • Lines: 27, 4 (15 min walk)
Walnut St & 18th St • Lines: 12, 9 (16 min walk)