Opened in 1892, this gastronomic bazaar features 80 merchants in 1.7 acres. Newsworthy: During World War II, the Market was a mecca for Philadelphians seeking relief from the rigors of rationing.
Today, we understand the importance of environmental conservation. That wasn't so common in 1906, when Pierre du Pont purchased this land to preserve the trees.
If you're into human history or digging up old stuff, you've hit the jackpot. Mummies, Roman statues, the third largest sphinx on the planet - You can literally discover the entire world here.
