Washington D.C..

在紐約與華盛頓特區之間。

The Pennsylvanian city is home to over one and a half million people and is the nation's

這座位於賓夕法尼亞州的城市擁有超過一百五十萬居民，是美國

fifth largest city.

第五大城。

Philadelphia is considered to be the birthplace of the United States.

費城被公認為是催生美國的搖籃，

It was here that the nation's Declaration of Independence from Britain was first read

當初脫離英國統治的獨立宣言就是

publicly back in 1776.

於 1776 年在這裡首次公開宣讀。

The tolling of a two-thousand-pound bell marked the occasion.

造價兩千英鎊的大鐘紀念了這個重要事件，

The bell has since become a symbol of freedom and can be admired in the Liberty Bell Center.

此後，這座鐘便成為象徵自由的重要標誌， 被安置在自由鐘中心供民眾參觀。

Philadelphia is also the birthplace of the Constitution, which was debated eleven years

費城同時也是美國憲法的誕生地。 美國獨立11年後，經過一番激烈的辯論，

later across the road in the State House, which is now the Independence Hall.

才在對面的州議會通過這部憲法。當時的州議會就是現在的獨立廳。

America's Founding Fathers walked these Old City streets, and the many heritage buildings

美國的開國元勳曾漫步在舊城區街道上， 這個區域內的許多文化遺產建築，

in this area are preserved as part of the Independence National Historical Park.

也都被劃入獨立國家歷史公園中受到妥善的維護。

While you are at the National Constitution Center, take in the rollicking story of prohibition

來到國家憲法中心，瞭解當初咆哮的二十年代

in the Roaring Twenties.

有哪些鬧得沸沸揚揚的禁令。

Protest against the anti-liquor law was fierce and the many arrests threw the justice system

抗議禁酒令的活動相當激烈，有許多人遭到逮捕，使得司法體系

off balance.

陷入一片混亂。

Perhaps the most infamous bootlegging gangster was Al 'Scarface' Capone, who spent his first

艾爾「疤臉」卡彭可說是最惡名昭彰的私酒黑幫分子，

prison sentence in the Eastern State Penitentiary in 1929.

他在 1929年首次被判刑入獄，監禁在東方州立監獄裡。

The notorious mob leader seems to have made himself well at home.

不過看來這個惡名遠播的黑幫首領在監獄裡倒是過得挺自在的。

Take an audio tour to hear gripping stories that bring the world-famous jail back to life.

跟著語音導覽進入扣人心弦的故事內容， 重回這座世界知名監獄的往日時光。

To hear more voices from the city's past, head to the African American Museum.

若想聽到更多這個城市的歷史往事，可以參觀非裔美國人博物館。

Its audiovisual projections and artifact collection are aimed at preserving the heritage of African

這裡的投影視聽畫面和文物館藏，完善保存了非裔美國人

Americans.

的文化遺產。

Within Washington Square lies The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution.

在華盛頓廣場中，您會看到美國獨立戰爭無名戰士紀念墓園。

The city's colonial past is still apparent, but nowadays Philadelphia is a modern city,

這個城市的殖民歷史仍歷歷在目， 但如今的費城已經是個現代化的城市，

with plenty of art, shopping and culture.

擁有無數藝術、購物和文化資源。

Do as locals do and explore the city by bike or public transport, or hop on and off a sightseeing

入境隨俗，跟當地人一樣騎著單車、 搭乘大眾運輸工具，或利用觀光巴士

bus.

探索這座城市。

Fairmount Park is the city's public backyard.

菲爾蒙特公園是城市居民的後花園。

It's great for a walk and it showcases many architectural treasures.

這裡不僅是散步的好去處，四處也林立著許多建築珍寶。

Admire outdoor art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, or check out the Smith Memorial Arch,

到富蘭克林公園大道欣賞戶外藝術裝置，或到史密斯紀念拱門

dedicated to the military heroes of the Civil War.

緬懷在南北戰爭中犧牲的軍人英雄。

Strike Rocky's pose on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

在費城美術館的台階上，模仿洛基雕像的姿勢。

Set upon a hill, the neoclassical building is one of the largest museums in the country.

這個新古典式建築座落在山丘上，是全美最大的博物館之一。

It has over 200 themed galleries displaying nearly 230,000 paintings, sculptures and objects.

館內有超過 200間主題展覽室， 陳列將近 230,000件畫作、雕塑和文物。

The Please Touch Museum means play time for the kids.

來到「請碰觸博物館」就是孩子們的玩樂時光。

Even toddlers will love this hands-on museum, where they are never hushed.

就算是學步中的幼兒也會愛上這個能動手體驗的博物館。 在這裡，他們永遠都靜不下來。

Who doesn't want to get lost in Wonderland for a while?

誰不想暫時忘掉一切，盡情投入這個奇幻世界呢？

The interactive displays in the museum are fun and educational.

這座館內的互動式展覽不僅有趣，更充滿教育意義。

Children can also learn a great deal in the Academy of Natural Sciences on Logan Square.

在洛根廣場上的自然史學院中，孩子也可以學習到很多知識。

Admire the displays of the various species that roam the far North and take the opportunity

參觀生存在遙遠北方的各種物種展示，

to pet live animals.

並趁機體驗撫摸真實動物的樂趣。

For more interaction with animals visit the Philadelphia Zoo across the river.

如果想和動物有更多互動機會，您可以造訪河對岸的費城動物園。

Imitate the monkeys, encounter big birds, or admire any of the other wild residents

模仿猴子的動作、欣賞大型鳥類，或拜訪這個美國最古老動物園裡的

of America's oldest zoo.

其他野生動物們。

To sample the local food, head straight to the old Reading Terminal Market.

若想品嚐當地美食，可以直奔歷史悠久的瑞汀車站市場。

Find out why the locals love their Cheesesteaks so much, or handpick deli treats from the

試試當地人最愛的牛肉乾酪三明治，或從琳瑯滿目的攤位中親自挑選

colorful stalls.

令人垂涎三尺的美食。

For more culinary discoveries visit Philadelphia's Italian Market on Ninth Street.

如果您想挖掘更多美食，還可以到第九街的費城義大利市場走走。

The district's Italian community was established in the 1880s.

這一區自 1880年代起，開始成為義大利移民的聚居地。

Their love for quality food and organic produce still prevails today.

他們對美食和有機農產品的熱愛仍延續至今。

Philadelphia's climate is very pleasant in springtime and fall.

費城春秋兩季的氣候相當宜人，

Those colorful seasons bring out the best of the city, but it's fair to say that Philadelphia

在這色彩繽紛的季節，費城顯得無比美麗， 但若說費城一年四季都充滿魅力，

is stunning all year around.

也一點都不為過。

Come to Philly any time you like!

歡迎隨時造訪費城！

You'll soon discover why Philly is so cherished by Americans.

您很快就會瞭解為什麼美國人將費城視若珍寶。