Weave Bridge, Philadelphia

#466 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Facts and practical information

The Weave Bridge is a 145 ft bridge at The University of Pennsylvania, USA which was conceptualized by Cecil Balmond and engineered by Ammann & Whitney. It was commissioned by the University in 2007, and opened in June 2009. ()

Coordinates: 39°56'55"N, 75°11'13"W

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West Philadelphia (University City)Philadelphia United States

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Weave Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walnut Street, Penn Museum, Institute of Contemporary Art, United States Post Office-Main Branch.

~1290 ftN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
7 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...
~1240 ftW
Museum of archaeology and anthropology
Penn Museum, Philadelphia
6 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.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia
15 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.
0.4 miNE
Art Deco architecture
United States Post Office-Main Branch, Philadelphia
11 min walk • United States Post Office-Main Branch is a historic post office building located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located across from Amtrak's 30th Street Station.
~1860 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Irvine Auditorium, Philadelphia
9 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.
~290 ftS
Bridge
Schuylkill Expressway Bridge, Philadelphia
2 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.
~1430 ftE
Park
Schuylkill River Park Community Garden, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Schuylkill River Park Community Garden is a unique approximately 70 plot community garden located at 25th and Manning Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1510 ftNE
Bridge
Walnut Street Bridge, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Walnut Street Bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania crosses the Schuylkill River between Center City and West Philadelphia, and carries Walnut Street, a westbound street.
0.5 miNE
Street
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
12 min walk • Chestnut Street is a major historic street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was originally named Wynne Street because Thomas Wynne's home was there. William Penn renamed it Chestnut Street in 1684.
0.4 miSW
Bridge
Schuylkill Arsenal Railroad Bridge, Philadelphia
12 min walk • Schuylkill Arsenal Railroad Bridge is a wrought iron, two-track, deck truss swing bridge across the Schuylkill River between the University City and Grays Ferry neighborhoods of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1920 ftNW
Library
Fisher Fine Arts Library, Philadelphia
10 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Weave Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Schuylkill Expressway Bridge, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Penn Museum, Philadelphia (6 min walk), Walnut Street, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Schuylkill River Park, Philadelphia (7 min walk).

How to get to Weave Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Weave Bridge:

Train

Penn Medicine (5 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (15 min walk)

Metro

30th Street • Lines: Mfl (12 min walk)
34th Street • Lines: Mfl (15 min walk)

Tram

33rd Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (12 min walk)
30th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (12 min walk)

Bus

Walnut St & 23rd St • Lines: 12, 9 (13 min walk)
Megabus (14 min walk)