Monument · Philadelphia, United States
Liberty Bell
The Liberty Bell, previously called the State House Bell or Old State House Bell, is an iconic symbol of American independence, located in Philadelphia. Built 1753.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Philadelphia, United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Monument |
| Built | 1753 |
| Coordinates | 39.9494° N, 75.1503° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Liberty Bell is known for
The Liberty Bell, previously called the State House Bell or Old State House Bell, is an iconic symbol of American independence, located in Philadelphia.
About Liberty Bell
The Liberty Bell, previously called the State House Bell or Old State House Bell, is an iconic symbol of American independence, located in Philadelphia. It was first called the Liberty Bell by members of the American abolitionist movement, who used it as a symbol. Originally placed in the steeple of the Pennsylvania State House (now known as Independence Hall), the Liberty Bell today is located across the street from Independence Hall in the Liberty Bell Center in Independence National Historical Park.
History
Philadelphia's city bell was used to alert the public to proclamations or civic danger since the city's 1682 founding. The original bell, hung from a tree behind the Pennsylvania State House, now known as Independence Hall, was brought to the city by its founder, William Penn. In 1751, with a bell tower being built in the Pennsylvania State House, civic authorities sought a bell of better quality that could be heard at a greater distance in the rapidly expanding city.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Liberty Bell 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 | 7.1 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 · 72.6 miles away
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · New York, United States · 86.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Liberty Bell?
The Liberty Bell, previously called the State House Bell or Old State House Bell, is an iconic symbol of American independence, located in Philadelphia.
Where is Liberty Bell located?
Liberty Bell is in Philadelphia, United States. Its coordinates are 39.9494° N, 75.1503° W.
How do I get to Liberty Bell?
The nearest town is Philadelphia, and the nearest airport is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), about 7.1 miles away (straight line).
When was Liberty Bell built?
Liberty Bell was built 1753.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Bell — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q390306 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.nps.gov/inde/learn/historyculture/stories-libertybell.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.