Know more about Italian Market Philadelphia

The Italian Market in Philadelphia is popularly known as the Curb Market of South 9th Street. The area became the famous marketplace during later 19th century and early 20th century when Italian immigrants started moving in the William Penn's dream city. And to serve this Italian crowd the market came into existence.

Today, the 9th Street market is an outdoor market where you will get shops selling variety of things. From finest bakeries, cafes, restaurants to grocery shops, butcher shops are found here. With the great metal awnings the shops in the Italian Market are open round the year. But most of the shops are closed on Mondays.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Market_(Philadelphia)

In recent years, huge number of South American, Chinese and Korean immigrants has come to this place and has opened their shops in this open market. The multi colored and multi cultured Italian Market is thus considered to be a significant area representing the rich and colorful cultural heritage of Philadelphia.

Market Attractions

The Italian Market in Philadelphia also hosts an Annual Market Festival which includes shops, music, activities and most of all the exquisite traditional and innovative foods.

To experience the real essence of the Italian Market you can join the Italian Market Tour conducted by historian Mr. Celeste A Morello, who will take you to the famous shops from where the world renowned chefs purchase their cooking items and raw materials.

http://www.italianmarkettour.com/

Philadelphia Italian Market is the oldest outdoor market in America. Tourists love this place for its unique flavor.

There are many high class Philadelphia hotels near the Italian Market Philadelphia. So, to get the maximum exposure to this magnificent market you must choose the best Philadelphia Pennsylvania hotel for staying.

Some great hotels located near the Italian Market Philadelphia

The Independent: 0.69miles from Italian Market

http://www.theindependant.com/

Holiday Inn Express Midtown: 0.79miles

http://www.HolidayInn.com/

Sheraton Society Hill Philadelphia: 0.88miles

http://www.Sheraton.com/SocietyHill

Omni Hotel At Independence Park: 0.9miles

http://www.omnihotels.com/

Loews hotel: 0.94miles

http://www.loews.com/