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The University of Pennsylvania is located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia.

"With its funky vibe and unique spirit, University City is one of Philadelphia's most vibrant and diverse neighborhoods. Located on the west side of downtown Philadelphia, the area is a hotbed of education, science, medicine and research. This dynamic, close-knit community is home to college students, artists, and families who coexist amid world-class universities, dining, nightlife and cultural offerings..."

University City is only 2 square miles of Philadelphia but is home to over 40,000 students, 46,000 residents, and 60,000 workers. University City is well served by car, bus, train, trolley, and subway. It is home to Amtrak's 30th Street Station with direct Amrtak service to all major cities. We are only 20 minutes from Philadelphia International Airport via the R1 Airport train or taxi.

University City District and a Guide to University City

University of Pennsylvania
Drexel University
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Science Center of Philadelphia

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Aerial Perspective of the University of Pennsylvania campus

Philadelphia Region

Philly named 'Next Great City' by National Geographic.

Philly.com - The Region's Homepage. Home of the Philadelphia Inquirer & Philadelphia Daily News, this website is an excellent source for local news, weather major events, classifieds, real estate and rental properties. The site also has links to various local print media.

GoPhila.com - Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation. This site is an excellent resource for first time visitors to the Philadelphia area. It contains a number links and information, including directories of local colleges and universities, festivals and events, world class museums and concert halls, and high quality photographs of the metropolitan area.

City of Philadelphia - The official site for the City of Philadelphia. Links to the various local agencies responsible for everything, from parking to Fairmount Park. This site allows you to do pay your water bill, find the location of your area Free Library, or find a great map of downtown Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Museum of Art and Skyline
Photo by B. Krist for GPTMC
One of the country’s leading museums, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is modeled after a temple in the Greco-Roman style. Completed in 1928, the museum covers 10 acres and houses more than 300,000 works spanning 2,000 years.