Largest city in Pennsylvania and the sixth most populous city in the United States, Philadelphia is also the fifth largest metropolitan area and fourth largest urban area by population in the country. Philadelphia contains many national historical sites that relate to the founding of the United States, such as the Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed.

The city of Philadelphia is sometimes mentioned in “best city” surveys, based on different criteria. All worldwide and regional surveys where Philadelphia appears in the rankings presented on this site are listed below. Continue reading »