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“The centerpiece of the University of Pittsburgh”
The Cathedral of Learning, a Pittsburgh landmark listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is the centerpiece of the University of Pittsburgh's main campus in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Standing at 535 feet (>163 m), the 42-story Late Gothic Revival Cathedral is the tallest educational building in the Western hemisphere and the second tallest university building (fourth tallest educationally-purposed building) in the world. It is also the second tallest gothic-styled building in the world. The Cathedral of Learning was commissioned in 1921 and ground was broken in 1926. The first class was held in the building in 1931 and its exterior finished in October 1934, prior to its formal dedication in June, 1937. The Cathedral is a steel frame structure overlaid with Indiana limestone and contains more than 2,000 rooms and windows. It functions as a primary classroom and administrative center of the university, and is home to the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and many of its departments, as well as the University Honors College and the College of General Studies. It houses many specialty spaces including a studio theater, food court, study lounges, offices, computer and language labs, 29 Nationality Rooms, and a half acre, 4-story high, vaulted, gothic study and event hall. The building contains noted examples of stained glass, stone, wood, and iron work and is often used by the University in photographs, postcards, and other advertisements.
Wow. Amazing sight to see on a tour, like something from Hogwarts. I wish we could go all the way to the top. My tour guide, Sean, was just the best! Read more
Pitt is awesome for undergrad, grad and doctoral programs. The Cathedral of Learning is an experience... Read more
A gorgeous building and definitely a must see area of Pittsburgh. You can see it from afar in many places in the city, but getting up close by visiting the campus was really great. It's open to... Read more
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