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Cathedral of Learning

829 Reviews

#10 of 191 things to do in Pittsburgh

History Museums, Museums

University of Pittsburgh, 4200 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA

+1 412-624-6000

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“Not to be missed!”

The Cathedral of Learning is a phenomenal building worth a visit. The structure is beautiful, and... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

kimstamps

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

“This place is SO cool! It's Hogwarts!”

If you are visiting or here for a Campus tour, check this place out! Make sure you have your... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

CWestcott

Media, Pennsylvania

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4.5

829 reviews

Excellent70%
Very good24%
Average4%
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“nationality rooms” (232 reviews)

“international rooms” (41 reviews)

“first floor” (64 reviews)

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University of Pittsburgh, 4200 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA

North Oakland

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+1 412-624-6000

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kimstamps

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

16638

Reviewed 3 days ago

Not to be missed!

The Cathedral of Learning is a phenomenal building worth a visit. The structure is beautiful, and the bottom floor looks like a scene out of Hogwarts! You'll love the arches, iron gate and architecture. The nationality rooms are also lovely, with features from several countries.

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CWestcott

Media, Pennsylvania

9539

Reviewed 1 week ago

This place is SO cool! It's Hogwarts!

If you are visiting or here for a Campus tour, check this place out! Make sure you have your cameras ready! It's a real-world Hogwarts!!!

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AuntTraci

538

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Worth the trip if you’re in Oakland

I may be biased, as I graduated from Pitt. #h2p Honestly, it’s not worth a cross country trek, but if you’re site seeing it Pittsburgh it’s worth a trip into Oakland. It’s beautiful, it’s unique, and it’s free!

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joanlM4213CD

Orange, United States

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Incredible Impressive!

This building is open to the public after 8:00 am. The pictures you see online are only a small part of this building. It is like stepping back in time. The International classroom there was so may little details to see in each room, the...More

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csegarra

6344

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

hogwarts castle

awesome building. looks like a castle everywhere you look. huge everything, very authentic. beautiful!

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May_wong_HK

Hong Kong

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Incredible gem

Such an amazingly beautiful gem, I only spent an hour here and visited the Nationality Rooms on the 3rd floor, but loved what I saw. So jealous that students get to study in this gorgeous building. Will come again to explore more. Was not expecting...More

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Emma B

Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan

406

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Beautiful Grounds

Even on a cold February day, walking around the grounds of the Cathedral of Learning was a perfect way to spend the afternoon. The building itself has so much detail in the architecture. Worth a visit, but not much to see inside.

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beeweaverjerry1972

East York, Pennsylvania

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Cathedral Of Learning -- Excellent Historic Architecture!

I first saw this building by watching videos on You Tube. I went to Pittsburgh last year (May 27 & 28, 2017) and I went to the Cathedral of Learning and it was awesome to finally get to be standing inside this awesome building. I...More

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Gemma C

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

2619

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Cathedral of Learning visit

We went to the Cathedral of Learning in Oakland to visit during the Christmas holiday season. It was so very interesting to visit the different rooms and see the dancing from different backgrounds. What a wonderful, beautiful experience. A must see.

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Tim T

Washington DC, District of Columbia

2410

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Beautiful Building

Did a quick drop in- on the Pitt campus. Beautiful educational skyscraper with art deco hints. The highlight is visiting the international classrooms...located on the first and third floors...great way to highlight contributions of the many immigrants moving into the Pittsburgh area over the past...More

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Questions & Answers

jcrossBdV

Is the cathedral of learning open in the summer?

15 April 2018|

Answer

I believe it is

Heather K

Is the food court open on the weekends?

14 October 2017|

AnswerShow all 6 answers

The Cathedral is only open until 4 PM because it is used for classrooms. Never dinners. Weekends the vending machines are available but the food court is not open for hot meals.