Independence Hall

599 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States

Website

https://www.nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm

Independence Hall is the birthplace of America. The Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were both debated and signed inside this building. The legacy of the nation's founding documents - universal principles of freedom and democracy - has influenced lawmakers around the world and distinguished Independence Hall as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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