Sports Nutrition and Ortho Congress Dec 08- 09, 2016 Philadelphia, USA

Once the original capital of America, Philadelphia has a history enriched with culture, history and symbolism. The city is a melting pot of races, traditions and immigrant cultures and also possesses amenities that only the city's own heritage can provide. It is the home to the Liberty Bell and the Declaration of Independence, both tributes to the city's revolution.

Widely known as Philly, but formerly known as the City of Philadelphia, it is the largest city in the state of Pennsylvania. It is also called the ‘City of Brotherly Love’. It holds the following statistics; it is the sixth most populous city in the US, the fifth largest city area by population in the US, the US's fourth largest consumer media market and ranks 49th as the most populous city in the world. There are nearly 1.5 million people in the city alone. 

Once upon a time the city was the second largest in the British Empire after London. A marketable, educational and culture enriched centre, it was the communal and geographical centre of the original 13 American colonies. Philadelphia contributed hugely to American history when Benjamin Franklin, in the 18th century, begun the American Revolution and American Independence. Nowadays the vibrant city is modernized yet still pieces of history are evident.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s largest city is notable for its rich history, on display at the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall – where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed – and other American Revolutionary sites. No less iconic are the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, immortalized by Sylvester Stallone’s triumphant run in the film "Rocky."