Shops at Liberty Place

These are definitely the two most imposing skyscrapers in Philadelphia. While there are attractions such as the Empire State Building in New York or the Sears Tower in Chicago, these skyscrapers are a symbol of the city and throughout its history its been a record-breaker. Let's start with One Liberty Place: Until just two years ago it was the tallest building in Philadelphia, but completion of the Comcast Centre (296 meters) has placed One Liberty Place in second place. It, with antenna included, 288 meters, is a total of 61 floors and is the second highest in the state of Pennsylvania and is among the 20 highest across the United States. It was completed in 1987 and is fully glazed with a kind of blue mirror that give a special touch, although it is true that The Chrysler Building in New York has a certain air, especially in shape. Designed by Helmut Jahn, they say they'll become the first building in the city somehow skipped over zoning codes that prevented building buildings taller than the statue that's on top of the City. It is located in the financial and business center of the city and is part of a complex, Liberty Place. In it there is absolutely everything from the most luxurious hotels and the finest restaurants, past the fashionable shops. Now Two: It was built about three years after the building One and is practically a twin skyscraper, with minor differences, for example the antenna. It is 258 meters tall and has 5 floors. It is the third tallest skyscraper in the city and is among the highest of about 30 different countries. They really are spectacular and can be seen from any part of the city. The truth is that when I went it was a holiday and there wasn't anyone there and it looked like you couldn't even visit. So, if anyone is in Philadelphia they won't lose much time in getting close to it because it's just next to the town hall. Each one is on the corner of the block between Market and Chestnut streets.