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Cathedral of Learning

899 Reviews

#10 of 148 things to do in Pittsburgh

Museums, History Museums

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

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“Nice way to spend an hour or two”

The nationality-themed classrooms are beautiful and informative. The first floor classrooms are... read more

Reviewed 5 days ago

Brian B

Marion, Ohio

“Beautiful”

Went through on a recent college tour and it is breath taking. Lots of students hanging out, but... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

JennE1101

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania

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4.5 899 reviews

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Very good24%
Average4%
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Terrible1%

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“nationality rooms”(254 reviews)

“international rooms”(44 reviews)

“first floor”(68 reviews)

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

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Brian B

Marion, Ohio

3410

Reviewed 5 days ago

Nice way to spend an hour or two

The nationality-themed classrooms are beautiful and informative. The first floor classrooms are available through the $4 per person tour, but it is worth it, as it comes with a digital audio guide. The third floor classrooms are open without charge, but these are more recent...More

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank Brian B

JennE1101

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania

18799

Reviewed 1 week ago

Beautiful

Went through on a recent college tour and it is breath taking. Lots of students hanging out, but there were enough small nooks where students could study without being interrupted.

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank JennE1101

Bilpo51

Allentown, Pennsylvania

103

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

A High Rise of Classrooms ?

So admittedly my grandson and I were here during the holiday break but so far as we could tell this is simply a high rise of U of P classrooms. Maybe I was missing something here ?

Date of experience: December 2018

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jvlseattle

Foligno, Italy

298

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

A Delightful Surprise

When our hosts told us we were going to the Cathedral of Learning, I had no idea of what to expect. The building itself is beautiful, a truly inspiring place for learning and studying. The Nationality Rooms were an unexpected delight. The attention to detail...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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Debra R

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

8115

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Wow! A beautiful building!

I was quite impressed by this building! Many classes are held here and there are Nationality Rooms to tour. It is quite unique and the architecture is gorgeous. I got beautiful photos there!

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Debra R

kaitlynd945

Reviewed 2 January 2019 via mobile

Educational and inexpensive

It was a really nice experience, I went with my grandma and aunt and they enjoyed it. Lots of interesting history explained. Highly recommend the tour because that is where you get your facts from and was cheap. $4 per adult and $2 for children...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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JoeC2499

Reviewed 1 January 2019

Amazing

Gothic architecture that is amazing. The Nationality Rooms are amazing and educational and some of the best in the world. You feel like you are traveling the world without leaving the building. Christmas time is an especially great time to visit these rooms. When the...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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TrailBlazer748385

Brownfield, Maine

377

Reviewed 30 December 2018

Stunning architecture and facinating rooms of countries around rhe world.

A must see during your visit to Pittsburgh. Go to the highest floor by the main elevator and then look for the secret elector to the top floor for expansive views. I went Christmas time and the rooms were decorated beautifully.

Date of experience: December 2018

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XiangC11

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

134

Reviewed 26 December 2018 via mobile

Very unique rooms

All rooms are worth to visit. Maybe boring to young kids. Definitely worth to take a quick visit if you have time. The Chinese room is horrible. They might get the idea from some old Chinatown restaurants.

Date of experience: June 2018

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watsonh43

Locust Grove, Virginia

125

Reviewed 11 December 2018

GOTHIC STUDY HALL

A wonderful surprise. This Gothic Study Center is a masterpiece. We toured several of the "country" rooms which were decorated for the Christmas holidays in their particular tradition.

Date of experience: December 2018

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Nikki M

GED classes

22 June 2018|

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Need to know if I can attain my GED at the Cathedral of learning.

jcrossBdV

Is the cathedral of learning open in the summer?

15 April 2018|

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Yes it is

Heather K

Is the food court open on the weekends?

14 October 2017|

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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.

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