<p><br> With 2,800 murals, the city claims the most murals in the country. This is "Gateway to University City," at 4008 Chestnut Street.</p>

"Gateway to University City"


With 2,800 murals, the city claims the most murals in the country. This is "Gateway to University City," at 4008 Chestnut Street.

Photograph by David Graham

Philadelphia Murals

See Philadelphia photos in this gallery from National Geographic’s Ultimate City Guide for Philadelphia.

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