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Named after its view of the Center City skyline, Bella Vista, Italian for 'Beautiful View,' is one of Philadelphia's oldest authentically Italian neighborhoods.

Chinatown and the Convention Center District are located between Vine and Market Streets, from Sixth to Broad Street. Chinatown has a thriving commercial area and large residential population.

The Fairmount neighborhood, located northwest of Center City adjacent to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Fairmount Park, was first inhabited by the Lenape Native American Tribe, also known as the Delaware Indians, who fished in the nearby Schuylkill River and hunted in the nearby forests, a portion of which comprise the Fairmount Park system today.

The area south of Vine Street and west of Broad is the Logan Square neighborhood. Known for its museums and educational attractions, the area is a hub of art, science, history, architecture and culture.

As its name suggests, Old City dates back to the city's founding in the late 17th century. Old City encompasses the area east of Seventh Street to the Delaware River, between Vine Street and Pine Street, and houses some of the most notable historic sites in the United States.

The neighborhood of Passyunk Square is located in South Philadelphia and is bounded by Broad and 6th Streets, from Washington Avenue to Tasker Street. The neighborhood gets its name from the Lenape Native American tribe. Passyunk means "in the valley."

Located between Walnut and Pine Streets, from 15th Street to 24th Street, Rittenhouse/Fitler Square is a fashionable residential district. The neighborhood includes Rittenhouse Square, one of William Penn's original squares.

Located between Chestnut and South Streets, between Seventh and Broad Streets, the Washington Square neighborhood is centered on historic Washington Square, home to the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier.