Cathedral of Learning
College Academic Building, College Administrative Building, and Scenic Lookout
Oakland
"The nationality rooms and an elevator to one of the top floors"(10 Tips)
"... been claims that the Early American Room is haunted, as people witnessed furniture..."(4 Tips)
"show at homecoming"(2 Tips)
"Go to the 36th floor (before they close at 6pm) and check out..."(2 Tips)
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- visitPAOctober 7, 2014Known as the “Symbol of Life and Spirit of Pittsburgh," there have been claims that the Early American Room is haunted, as people witnessed furniture moving, candles lighting and strange odors.
Upvote10Downvote - visitPAOctober 7, 2014Known as the “Symbol of Life and Spirit of Pittsburgh”, there have been claims that the Early American Room is haunted, as people witnessed furniture moving, candles lighting and strange odors.Upvote7Downvote
Jenya SJanuary 3, 2017Simply gorgeous - a must see. Check out the nationalities rooms on floors 2&3. If you are visiting in December don't miss the crows migration - the sheer number of birds around is scarily amazing.
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Nikolai May YdeAugust 19, 2016The entrance hall is extremely cool, but I was really missing a sign with a directory of where to go, what's open to the public, where to find the nationality rooms and how far up you can go.Upvote1Downvote- Check out the show at homecoming, where they have a laser show and shoot fireworks off the building. It's awesome!
Upvote2Downvote - During the fall/ winter exam period, they light up the awesome big fireplaces on the main floor. Try to find a space near one to study!
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Painting with a TwistJune 21, 2013Did you know: The Cathedral is the 2nd tallest university building in the world. It is also the second tallest gothic-styled building in the world. Fantastic views of Oakland.Upvote6Downvote
Alan GreenspanNovember 23, 2011Thank G-d you know the limits of the universe are only constricted by your perspective of His energy..leave your box.. Free yourself from limitations and love everything and everyone :) free energyUpvoteDownvote
Island BruinSeptember 13, 2016Go while school is not in session. The nationality rooms are fantastic, but these are classrooms during the school year, so closed to the public.UpvoteDownvote
Head to the Nationality Rooms on the first and third floors. There are almost 30 of them and they keep adding more. I like the Armenian Room. What's your favorite?Upvote2Downvote
American Eagle OutfittersFebruary 22, 2012The centerpiece of the University of Pittsburgh, this landmark houses 27 different Nationality Rooms that celebrate the culture of the nationality it is named after.- Ethan, Marketing DirectorUpvote5Downvote- George MaierAugust 27, 2016Architecture, inspirational study spaces, and the historical view from the top floors.UpvoteDownvote
University of PittsburghJanuary 21, 2011There are a pair of breeding falcons nesting outside the 40th floor of the Cathedral! You can watch them live online here http://www.aviary.org/cons/falconcam_cl.php Read moreUpvote9Downvote
If you want an awesome place to study that has a good, quiet atmosphere on a weeknight, head up to the honors college and relax.Upvote1Downvote- Tamara (Donoghue) BrownAugust 24, 2015Great place to explore. The nationality rooms and an elevator to one of the top floorsUpvoteDownvote
Social News NetworkJune 14, 2012The pride of Pitt. Be sure to take a tour of the Nationality Rooms, especially around Christmas when they’re all decorated.Upvote1Downvote
DakotaJuly 15, 2012This is my dream schoolhouse. One of the coolest interiors of a building ive ever been in. allot 2 hours to see it comprehensivelyUpvote1Downvote
Kristin TangelNovember 25, 2012Lower floors: Hogwarts and international awesomeness. Upper floors: standard college classroom/ office building.Upvote1Downvote
Dara BaileyOctober 13, 2012Catch the fireworks and laser show homecoming weekend. Seeing fireworks shot off of the Cathedral is something you shouldn't miss!Upvote1Downvote- Nick PinkstonOctober 15, 2009Go to the 36th floor (before they close at 6pm) and check out the awesome views of Oakland, Downtown, and Schenley Park.Upvote13Downvote
Karl With A "K"June 7, 2017Also known as the "Cathy" or "Tower of Ignorance" by friends of mine who went to Pitt.UpvoteDownvote
On Tuesday nights during the academic year they bring therapy dogs to the main hall!Upvote5Downvote
The white chocolate mochas in the coffee shop on G floor are really good. The regular coffee is awful, but will straighten your hair and keep you very alert!Upvote1Downvote
Jonathan BeckerMay 20, 2012The highest you can go up is the 37th floor, but there are 40 floors total.
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The hide all the water fountains on the back/heinz chapel side of the building.UpvoteDownvote
Angus SheeAugust 25, 2012Check out the story of 'Cathedral of Learning' in Tagwhat.UpvoteDownvote
Secret rooms in both Early American Room and C-S Ballroom. Try to find them!Upvote2Downvote
Bring your own mug for the refill price of $0.99 at basement cafe.Upvote1Downvote
Dommia CrawleyMarch 1, 2011Chik-Fil-A in the cafeteria is greasy. Do get a latte at Cathedral Cafe!UpvoteDownvote
🤖🐵 Andrew SteinJuly 10, 2010In a rush? Skip to 3rd floor nationality rooms. Free and better narrations.Upvote4Downvote
i wouldn't suggest going to the bathroom on the 15th floor. it's weird!Upvote1Downvote
Michael DesiderioOctober 21, 2011Hope ya don't have to wait on elevator with a cart to put on it. Twenty five minutes and counting fmlUpvoteDownvote
Headphones required for any work to get doneUpvote1Downvote- Nationality Rooms decked out for Christmas!Upvote2Downvote
Lorie RegasApril 2, 2010do u believe it took 11 years to build The Cathedral? Read moreUpvote1Downvote
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Cathedral of Learning
4200 5th Ave (at Bigelow Blvd)
Oakland, PA 15213
United States
Oakland, PA 15213
United States
Closed until 9:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
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- 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
(412) 624-6000
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