Historic Site · Philadelphia, United States
Independence Hall
Independence Hall is a historic civic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Built 1753. It drew 3,042,598 visitors in 2023.
Photo: Rdsmith4 via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Philadelphia, United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Built | 1753 |
| Architect | Edmund Woolley, Andrew Hamilton |
| Area | Area: 0.02 km² |
| Annual visitors (2023) | 3,042,598 |
| Coordinates | 39.9489° N, 75.1500° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Independence Hall is known for
Independence Hall is a historic civic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
About Independence Hall
Independence Hall is a historic civic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were debated and adopted by the Founding Fathers of the United States. The building, which is the centerpiece of Independence National Historical Park, was designated a World Heritage Site in 1979. It is an example of American Georgian architecture, which is characterized by symmetry, classical proportions, and exposed brick with stone masonry accents.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Independence Hall website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Philadelphia |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) |
| Distance from the airport | 7.0 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) · Philadelphia, United States · 7.2 miles away
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 72.7 miles away
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · New York, United States · 86.6 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Independence Hall?
Independence Hall is a historic civic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
Where is Independence Hall located?
Independence Hall is in Philadelphia, United States. Its coordinates are 39.9489° N, 75.1500° W.
How do I get to Independence Hall?
The nearest town is Philadelphia, and the nearest airport is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), about 7.0 miles away (straight line).
When was Independence Hall built?
Independence Hall was built 1753.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Hall — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q390028 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/independencehall.htm — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.