Readers share their favorite views of the city

Bill Hoffman of Brewerytown: “City view from the south on the River Walk. Or the skyline bathed in green right before the Super Bowl.” Mary Ann Case of West Mt. Airy: "Hands down, the best view of Philadelphia is just after dark from the dock of my boathouse, Penn Athletic Club Rowing Association - the city shimmers in its self-illumination. I delight in identifying the distinctive buildings and wonder at how much the skyline has changed in the 24 years I have been rowing." Paula Ninerell: "The gazebo behind the Art Museum and Fairmount Park looking over the city scape." Chris Huges of Collingswood, N.J.: "Definitely the view from the Mann Music Center." Mary Ellen Quinn: "The view of Boathouse Row from anywhere." Ryan Hall of South Philly: "On I-76 as you come around the curve at Spring Garden, especially in the morning, the city reveals itself, breathtaking every time. Coming from the other direction, I always love the view from the South Street bridge, even got my engagement pictures there. Another underrated spot is the view from City Hall below Billy Penn’s feet. Feel like it’s a little known fact you can tour the tower and get one of the best 360 views of the city." Anne Brown: "From the top of the Art Museum steps looking down the parkway on a beautiful sunny day." Mary Mcginnis: "Bok Building rooftop." Lisa Jablonski: "My favorite view in the city is from high up in Drexel’s “Towers” Residence Hall looking back into Center City at the golden hour. As the sun is setting behind you, the city turns the most delicious shades of golden pinks, oranges and browns and gives you a warm hug." Kathryn Casey of Rittenhouse Square: "Standing at the top of the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the evening and viewing the entire sweep of the parkway including City Hall." Gail Delfin of Grays Ferry: "The Saquon Barkley view! Sitting high on the Rocky steps, close to the Art Museum doors. With the hum of the city percolating in your ears, you smile at the laughter of the kids and grown-ups panting and stumbling up the last few stairs, falling into loved ones’ arms. Dozens of different languages musically swirl around you. Visitors point and nod, exclaiming as they discover a landmark on the Parkway. People buy ice cream or hang with friends, arms around shoulders or hands clasped into another’s. City Hall gleams in the distance, the heart of our beloved city. And you share this vista with all these folks in the City of Brotherly Love."