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Cathedral of Learning


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 49 attractions in Pittsburgh
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Attraction type: Architectural building, Museum, Historic site
Address: University of Pittsburgh
4200 5th Ave. Pittsburgh, PA
Tel: 412/624-6000

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5 of 5 stars
tanders   27 contributions
Rochester, NY
Apr 23, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I can't say enough good things about the Cathedral of Learning. We tried going to visit during a school day but most of the rooms had classes. Instead, came back on Saturday when we had the place to ourselves. Each room is incredibly detailed and the audio tour gives out some great facts. Be sure to bring your camera as... more

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4 of 5 stars
htric   1 contribution
htric
Mar 25, 2009

I love this place, but I have only been able to visit a few times because the visitor center that rents out the tape players and keys for the tour close at 2:30 pm daily. That's way to early, so if you plan on visiting make this one of your earlier stops. more

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4 of 5 stars
JohnTheBear   4,349 contributions
Toronto, Canada
Jan 19, 2009

We snuck in to them as most were open but you can buy a tour as the previous reviewer mentioned. The German one will make you feel as if you are in the university in Heidelburg or some similar place. The building itself is terrific as an example of neo-gothic skyscraper design. more

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5 of 5 stars
ExistingAlternatives   35 contributions
Toronto
Jul 13, 2008

Magnificent building dedicated to education. Must see in Pittsburgh. Check out the National Rooms, some of them could be open, so try to sneak in, otherwise you can buy access to as many rooms as you want. Also, take the elevator to the 36th floor and stairs to the 37th to enjoy beautiful 360-degree views Very easy to get there... more

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3 of 5 stars
Visa711   56 contributions
Ohio
Nov 26, 2007
2
people found this review helpful

The Nationality Rooms are located in the Cathedral of Learning building (looks like a big church) at the University of Pittsburgh. Self-guided audio tours are available daily until 2:30 pm from the visitor's center. The cost is $3 per adult. Pre-arranged guided tours are only available for groups of 10 or more. You are given a cassette player which describes... more

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Cathedral of Learning Address

University of Pittsburgh, 4200 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
Tel: 412/624-6000