Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia City Hall is the seat of government for the city of Philadelphia. It is the largest municipal building in the United States, containing over 700 rooms.
Built in the Second Empire style, the building is a masonry masterpiece. It features a 548-foot tower topped by a bronze statue of William Penn, the city's founder.
Visitors can take a tour of the tower and visit the observation deck located just below the William Penn statue. It offers panoramic views of the city and the surrounding region.
The building is adorned with hundreds of sculptures by Alexander Milne Calder, depicting allegorical figures, seasons, and continents. It is considered a treasure trove of architectural sculpture.