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Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Isaiah Zagar's dazzling half-block mosaic labyrinth on South Street, tile, mirror, and bottle art covering every surface.

1020 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 · Philadelphia, PA

About Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Artist Isaiah Zagar spent decades transforming a half block of South Street into a glittering folk-art environment of hand-cut tile, mirror shards, bicycle wheels, and glass bottles. The result is an indoor gallery flowing into a fully mosaicked outdoor labyrinth where every wall, floor, and stairwell shimmers. Timed, self-guided tickets keep the tight passageways comfortable, and the surrounding blocks hold dozens more of Zagar's public murals. It is one of the city's most photographed spots, reserve online, since entry regularly sells out.

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