USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Why is Philadelphia called the City of Brotherly Love? “Philadelphia” is a combination of two Greek words: love (phileo) and brother (adelphos). The city was named by its founder, William Penn, who envisioned a city of religious tolerance where no one would be persecuted.

Detailed explanation-2: -Philadelphia-The City of Brotherly Love | Penn Abroad.

Detailed explanation-3: -PHILADELPHIA (CBS)–Philadelphia is known around the world as the City of Brotherly Love. But that iconic nickname is changed. For the rest of 2020, Philadelphia will be known as the City of Sisterly Love. Philly is known for a lot of things–its cheesesteaks, its Rocky statue and its history.

Detailed explanation-4: -The country’s first World Heritage City, Philadelphia is also the birthplace of the United States, where our Founding Fathers met, discussed, debated and formed a new country. Lucky for 21st-century visitors, so much of Philadelphia’s history has been preserved.

Detailed explanation-5: -Philadelphia’s nicknames include Philly, The City of Brotherly Love, The Birthplace of America, The City that Loves You Back, The City of Neighborhoods, The Quaker City and The Cradle of Liberty.