Description: St. Thomas of Villanova Church is a Roman Catholic church on the campus of Villanova University. Completed in 1887, it had long been the center of Augustinian activity in the United States, and still plays an important role within the province. Today, the church functions as the parish church for St. Thomas of Villanova parish as well as the University Chapel for Villanova University. The church's dual Gothic revival spires have long been symbolic of the University.
Description: St. Thomas of Villanova Church is a Roman Catholic church on the campus of Villanova University. Completed in 1887, it had long been the center of Augustinian activity in the United States, and still plays an important role within the province. Today, the church functions as the parish church for St. Thomas of Villanova parish as well as the University Chapel for Villanova University. The church's dual Gothic revival spires have long been symbolic of the University.
Description: The Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center offers serenity both indoors and out within the western section of Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park. The traditional-style Japanese house and nationally ranked garden reflect the history of Japanese culture in the city. Visitors are invited to tour the house and feed the koi fish that swim in a pond under a 75-year-old weeping cherry tree, as well as explore the beautiful garden landscape that stretches for more than an acre.
Description: Will Smith once quipped, “a place called the plateau is where everybody goes” in his 1991 hit Summertime. But chances are if you’re an outdoor enthusiast in Philadelphia, you may not know about the wonders that lie above the Schuylkill River on Belmont Plateau. Not only is the plateau home to a large, grassy knoll with the best view of the Philadelphia skyline that you can find anywhere in the city, but there’s also vast system of trails hiding in West Fairmount Park, largely untouched by Philly trail-goers. So next time you have the urge to hit the trails with your mountain bike or trail running shoes, give West Philly a chance. History of Belmont Plateau The Palladian-style Belmont Mansion was built on Belmont Plateau in 1745 by...
Description: The Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center offers serenity both indoors and out within the western section of Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park. The traditional-style Japanese house and nationally ranked garden reflect the history of Japanese culture in the city. Visitors are invited to tour the house and feed the koi fish that swim in a pond under a 75-year-old weeping cherry tree, as well as explore the beautiful garden landscape that stretches for more than an acre.
