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GLORIA DEI (OLD SWEDE’S) CHURCH NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

Philadelphia, Pa.
NPS Site

Old Swede’s ChurchWHAT IS IT?
Oldest active church in Pennsylvania.

BEAUTY (6/10)
A very peaceful place. Nice and simple design. Pleasant colors.

HISTORICAL INTEREST (3/10)
It is the oldest church in Pennsylvania. Betsy Ross was married there.

CROWDS (8/10)
Empty church. No noise and ample opportunity for personal reflection and/or prayer.

EASE OF USE/ACCESS (4/5)
Easily located ½ mile south of Penn’s Landing at the corner of main thoroughfare Columbus Blvd. and Christian Street. Prominent brown Dept. of Interior sign on corner. Free parking lot.

CONCESSIONS/BOOKSTORE (1/5)
None

COSTS (4/5)
No entry cost. It’s a church with an active congregation. Free Parking Lot.

RANGER/GUIDE TO TOURIST RATIO (1/5)
We didn’t see any Ranger.

TOURS/CLASSES (2/10)
Only a sheet of paper with a suggested self-tour.

FUN (2/10)
It’s a church with an active congregation.

WOULD WE RECOMMEND? (2/10)
It is interesting. If you have the time or are looking for a peaceful place in sometimes hectic and stressful Philadelphia this could be your oasis.

TOTAL 33/80

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