Fort Pitt in 1795

The region around the crossroads of the rivers Allegheny, Monogahela and Ohio has been inhabited for millennia by Native Americans; Around 1700 Iroquois, Lenape and Shawnee lived here. After the first Europeans appeared in the 1710's and brought their infectious diseases with them, the indigenous population began to shrink massively. The first European settlers to settle permanently in the area of today's Pittsburgh came in 1748. Disputes between the British and French colonial forces over the strategically important river triangle led to the Seven Years War in North America (1754-1763), in which the British eventually won. In 1758, when downtown Pittsburgh is now located, they began to build Fort Pitt, which he named the British Prime Minister William Pitt (1708-1778). The settlement was named Pittsborough in the same year. In dry cloths, she was allowed to buy the land from the Iroquois after the 1768 contract of Fort Stanwix allowed William Penn, the founder of the Province of Pennsylvania. In 1771 Pittsburgh was given the rank of township.

Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919)

After the end of the American War of Independence (1765-1783), the place began to grow and prosper rapidly, initially mainly by boat construction, then in the early 19th century by metal and glass processing. In 1845, a fire devastated much of the city, but could not stop the boom in the long run. During the Civil War (1861-1865), Pittsburgh produced much of the iron and weapons needed by the Union army. In 1875, Andrew Carnegie founded his first steel mill, which in 1901 he merged with other companies to form the super company U.S. Steel. Pittsburgh produced more than a third of American steel at that time, attracting hundreds of thousands of European immigrants, but also many African-Americans.

After World War II, the notoriously industrial-polluted city launched major programs to improve the quality of life, which stagnated when the steel industry collapsed since the 1980's. The recession and population emigration in the twenty-first century, however, were largely absorbed by the growth of new industries - such as diverse technologies, banks, retail, education, tourism, services, and medicine. The biggest employer in Pittsburgh today is the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Many successful movies were filmed (at least partly) in Pittsburgh, including The Going through Hell (1978), Flashdance (1983), Pretty Woman (1990), Lorenzo Oil (1992), Warrior (2011), The Dar. k Knight Rises, maybe better tomorrow and Jack Reacher (all 2012). With this video - a collection of film scenes playing in Pittsburgh - you can agree to the visit.

By plane

the 40,495997-80,2566933 Pittsburgh International Airport       (IATA: PIT) is less international than the name promises. Only seasonally there is a direct connection with Condor from Frankfurt. Otherwise, you will usually have to arrive from Europe in advance, for example in Philadelphia (American Airlines), JFK (Delta), Newark (United) or Detroit (Delta). The most popular domestic connections are Atlanta (Delta, Southwest), Chicago-O'Hare (American, United), Charlotte (American), Orlando (Delta, Southwest, Spirit) and Boston (Delta, JetBlue).

The airport is 19 miles west of the city center. Bus 28X runs every half hour from the airport to Downtown (Liberty Avenue, Seventh Avenue, Boulevard of the Allies), Oakland (Forbes Avenue) and Shadyside (Fifth Avenue). It takes about 40 minutes to get from downtown to the airport.

by train

Pittsburgh has a station that 40,4444444-79,9916672 Union Station       (also known as Penn Station; 1100 Liberty Avenue, Downtown), and is connected to the network of the Amtrak railway company. Two lines run here, once a day in each direction:

• Pennsylvanian: New York City (journey time 9 hours) - Philadelphia (7:15 hours) - Harrisburg (5 ½ hours) - Pittsburgh
• Capitol Limited: Washington, D.C. (7:45 h) - Pittsburgh - Cleveland (3:10 h) - Toledo (5:15 h) - Chicago (9½ h)

Tickets should be bought early, otherwise they are exorbitant.

The train station is also within easy reach of numerous city and regional buses.

By bus

The bus company Greyhound operates two stops in Pittsburgh: one at 40.44439-79.993395 Greyhound Bus Station3 55 11th Street in Downtown (near Amtrak station), the second at the airport. There are also lines 202 (from New York City to St. Louis) and 200 (from Washington, D.C. to Chicago).

On the street

Several motorways lead to Pittsburgh, including the I-70 from Baltimore and the I-76 from Philadelphia and Harrisburg.

By ship

The Ohio River, which flows to the Mississippi River near Cairo (Illinois), is fully navigable to Pittsburgh and beyond. Unfortunately no regular shipping.

On the street

When approaching destinations in downtown and adjacent neighborhoods, it is recommended to check in advance whether parking is possible.

taxi

The largest taxi and limousine company in Pittsburgh is the Pittsburgh Transportation Group.

Buses and trams

Pittsburgh has a 42-kilometer network of tram lines called "The T." The operator is the Port Authority of Allegheny County, which also has a very extensive and close network of bus lines in the city. Ticket prices depend on how many zones you pass through. The Golden Triangle (roughly downtown to the west of the station) even has a free fare zone, meaning that all the buses leave the area for free until 7:00pm, and tram runs 24 hours a day. This rule applies to all days of the week.

On foot and by bicycle

In many parts of Pittsburg, you can walk around, contrary to the cliché of American cities. This is especially true in downtown, but also in Allegheny Center (downtown across the north side of the Allegheny River). It is home to the Children's Museum, the South Side Flats (on the southern bank of the Monongahela River), large parts of Oakland (around the University and the Natural History Museum), Bloomfield (Little Italy) and the popular Shadyside in the eastern part of the city.

You can also explore the districts of Shadyside, Bloomfield, East Liberty, Point Breeze, the Strip District, Allegheny Center and West and the South Side Flats by bike.

Churches and temples

• 40,46493-79,983741 St. Anthony’s Chapel (Saint Anthony's Chapel), 1704 Harpster Street (bus 4 "Lowrie St at Ley St").       . North of Downtown, 400 meters from Herrs Island, lies this catholic church, inaugurated in 1880, which is inconspicuous from the outside. It is famous for the fact that it houses the second largest collection of relics in the world (the largest one is in the Vatican). The collection consists of 4,000 to 5,000 pieces. Opened: Opening hours: Sa - 13.00 - 16.00 hrs. last amendment: no

• 40,45618-79,921822 Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Avenue (corner Walnut Street; Shadyside).       . In 1906 the church was pompously built in neo-gothic style and the architect was Ralph Adams Cram. The 70 or so stained-glass windows from the 1920s and 30s are remarkable. last amendment: no

• 40,44525-79,951913 Heinz Memorial Chapel, South Bellefield Avenue (corner of Fifth Avenue, next to Cathedral of Learning; Bus "Fifth Ave at Belleville Ave").     . This is a very interesting, over-confessional church of the University of Pittsburgh. 1933-38 built in neo-Gothic style according to a design by Charles Klauder, from which the neighboring Cathedral of Learning and the Stephen Foster Memorial are also from. It's named after the founder Henry J. Heinz, founder of the ketchup factory of the same name, who dedicated the chapel to his mother Anna Margaretta Heinz, who had left Hesse. last amendment: no

• 40.44739-79.94983 4 Saint Paul Cathedral, 108 North Dithridge Street, about 10 minutes east of Downtown. The magnificent catholic church of Pittsburgh. Built in 1906 in a neo-Gothic style. organ concerts. last amendment: no

• 40.44763-79.943455 Rodef Shalom, 4905 5th Avenue. The temple of the largest Jewish reform community in Pittsburgh. In the botanical garden of the municipality - unique in its kind - you can study plants that are of particular importance to Judaism. last amendment: no

• In St. Anthony's Chapel

• In St. Paul Cathedral

• Heinz Memorial Chapel

• In the Heinz Memorial Chapel

• The Rodef Shalom Temple

• The Rodef Shalom Botanical Garden

structures

The German space in the Cathedral of Learning

• 40,444167-79,9530566 Cathedral of Learning, 4200 Fith Avenue (corner Bigelow Boulevard, oblique to the Museum of Natural History; 5 km east of downtown; bus ‘Fifth Ave at Bigelow Blvd’ or ‘Forbes Ave at Bigelow Blvd’; You can park at the side of the street on Fifth Avenue and Forbes Avenue).       . Located on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh, the second highest university building in the world (the highest is in Moscow). 163 m high, with 42 floors and between 1926 and 1934 built in neo-Gothic style. The lower three floors of the tower boast one of the most unusual and interesting sights in the United States: the Nationality Rooms, a collection of 29 classrooms designed in the style of a wide variety of cultures and representing the traditions of study and learning. During the course, the rooms are normally used for teaching. During the weekend and during the semester holidays, visitors can visit them in the context of self-guided tours with audio guide. Guided tours are also available for larger groups. The collection is growing and other rooms are being prepared. Opened: Mon-So 9-14:30, So 11-14:30. Price: Entry $4 (children/pupils $2 6-18 years). last amendment: no

tower

Gulf Tower

• 40,4413-79,99477 U.S. Steel Tower, 600 Grant Street (between Sixth and Seventh Ave).       . The unsightly but tallest building in downtown Pittsburgh. It is the fourth highest building in Pennsylvania (the three highest are in Philadelphia) and the 37th. in the U.S. It was designed by the architectural firm Harrison & Abramovitz and was built in 1967-71. The Steel Tower is 256 meters high, or 64 stories high, and houses offices that are predominantly owned by the U.S. Steel steel group and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He served as a backdrop for numerous film scenes, such as Dogma, The Dark Knight Rises and Jack Reacher. He also appears in the computer game The Last of Us. last amendment: no

• 40,4397-79,99618 BNY Mellon Center, 500 Grant Street (corner Fifth Ave; T Steel Plaza Station).       . The second highest office building in downtown (221 meters, 55 floors, completed in 1983). It belongs to the Bank of New York Mellon. The skyscraper, which was still under construction, can be seen in the dance film Flashdance from 1983. last amendment: no

• 40,4398-80,00329 PPG Place, 1 PPG Place (between Third and Fourth Ave).       . The most interesting tower building in downtown Pittsburgh, with its cute towers on the four upper corners, reminiscent of the Victoria Tower of the Westminster Palace. An architectural critic described it as the "crown jewel in the skyline of Pittsburgh". It was designed by star architect Philip Johnson and his partner John Burgee, built in 1981-84, is 193 meters high and has 40 floors. In winter, you will find a very nice ice-skating rink here. last amendment: no

• 40,4425-79,99527777777810 Gulf Tower, 707 Grant Street (corner Seventh Ave).       . The 177-meter high 44-story Art Deco skyscraper was completed in 1932. It was the tallest building in the city (and all Pennsylvanias) until it was overtaken by the U.S. Steel Tower. This was the headquarters of the oil company Gulf Oil, which merged with Chevron in 1984. last amendment: no

There are currently no public viewpoints in downtown Pittsburgh.

Historical monuments

Allegheny County Courthouse

• 40,4412-80,009811 Fort Pitt Blockhouse, Point State Park.       . The oldest preserved building in the city was part of a fortress built in the 1760s, in which the British were besieged by rival Indians during the Pontiac uprising. last amendment: no

• 40,4384-79,996112 Allegheny County Courthouse, 436 Grant Street (between Forbes and Fifth Ave).       . Court building completed in 1888, designed by the inventor of the Richardsonian Romanesque style (Henry Hobson Richardson). last amendment: no

• 40,439166666667-79,997513 Frick Building, 437 Grant Street (opposite Allegheny County Courthouse).       . Historical business building dating from 1902. It was designed by Chicago architect Daniel Burnham in a neo-classical style. The client was the coke producer Henry Clay Frick. At 101 meters and 20 stories, it was the highest building in the city. The marble lobby is remarkable, with a stained-glass window decorated by John La Farge and displaying Fortuna, the goddess of happiness, and two bronze lions. last amendment: no

• 40,4825-80.020814 Allegheny Observatory, Riverview Park, 159 Riverview Ave (in Perry North, 8 km north of Downtown; Bus 8 "Perrysville Ave at Watson Blvd").       . 1900-12 an observatory built in neo-classical style. last amendment: no

For a more detailed list see Wikipedia.

bridge

The city is characterized by its numerous bridges. Among the most remarkable are 40,434722-80,00222215 Smithfield Street Bridge       , 40,4388-80,011116 Fort Pitt Bridge       and 40,4283-79,960817 Hot Metal Bridge       on Monongahela and Three Sisters (40,4456-80,0033Roberto Clemente Bridge18 Roberto Clemente, Andy Warhol and Rachel Carson Bridge) on the Alleghany.

Modern and contemporary architecture

• 40,4433-79,995719 August Wilson Cultural Center, 980 Liberty Avenue (corner William Penn Pl).       . The distinctive construction with its geometric lines was designed by the award-winning architectural office Perkins+Will and completed in 2009. It houses a center for African-American culture with exhibition and teaching rooms, a theater hall with 500 seats and various rooms for visual and performing arts. last amendment: no

• 40.46445-79.932571320 Glass Loft Condominium, 5491 Penn Avenue (corner Fairmount St; Bus 88 "Penn Ave at Fairmount St"). This small apartment complex (photos) was completed in 2010 and is located about 7 km north-east of Downtown, in the Garfield district. last amendment: May 2017 (data may be out of date) Type is group

• 40.4565052-79.929807421 Ellsworth Center Two, 5840 Ellsworth Avenue (approximately 7 km north-east of Downtown; Bus 75 "Ellsworth Ave at College St"). Built in 2001, this architecturally exceptional office building is located in the fashionable Shadyside district (photos). last amendment: May 2017 (data may be out of date) Type is group

museums

Dinosaur skeleton at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Four of the most important museums in Pittsburgh are jointly managed by the Carnegie Museum of Pittsburgh:

• 40,44343-79,9504522 Carnegie Museum of Natural History (CMNH), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Schenley Park (5 km east of Downtown, oblique to the Cathedral of Learning; bus "Forbes Ave Opp Bellefield Ave").           . Large and very interesting natural museum. It has one of the largest collections of dinosaur skeletons in the world. Opened: Opening hours: Mon - Sat 10.00 - 17.00 (Do until 20.00), Sun 12.00 - 17.00. Price: Entry $17.95 (seniors $14.95, pupils/children $11.95). Private car park (extra charge). last amendment: no

Vincent Van Goghs Wheat fields after rain at the Carnegie Museum of Art

• 40,4437-79,94923 Carnegie Museum of Art (CMOA), 4400 Forbes Avenue (in the same complex as Natural History Museum and Music Hall; bus "Forbes Ave Opposite Craig St").               . Right next to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History is the largest art museum in Pittsburgh, also named after the entrepreneur and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Opened: Seasonal opening hours (in summer Mon - Sat 10.00 - 17.00, Thurs until 22.00, Sun 12.00 - 17.00). Price: Entrance $17.95 (Seniors and Children are discounted). Private parking. last amendment: no

• 40,44837-80,002524 Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky St (on the northern bank of the Alleghany River (Andy Warhol Bridge altitude); bus "Sandusky St at Isabella St").           . A museum dedicated entirely to Pittsburgh-born pop art artist Andy Warhol. Opened: Opening hours: Di - So 10:00 - 17:00 (until 22:00). Price: $20 entry (children 3-18 years $10); For 5 p.m. last amendment: no

• 40,4456-80,0182325 Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Avenue (T "Allegheny").           . North of downtown, right next to Heinz Stadium, is the highly visited and family-friendly Pittsburgh Technical Museum. The Science Center's "Roboworld" is considered the world's largest permanent exhibition on robotics. Opened: Opening hours: So - from 10.00 to 17.00, from 10.00 to 19.00. Price: Entry $17.95 (children $11.95). Private parking (extra charge). last amendment: no

Other museums

The Heinz History Center

• Nationality Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning, see above.

• 40.44658-79.9921926 Senator John Heinz History Center (Heinz History Center), 1212 Smallman Street (300 m north of the station).           . In the Strip District of Pittsburgh is the largest historical museum in Pennsylvania, one of the city's top attractions. The name was given to the Republican politician H. John Heinz III (1938-1991), who represented Pennsylvania from 1977 until his death in the US Senate. Opened: Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 17:00. Price: Entry $10 (seniors $9, children $6-17 years 5). Large private parking (extra charge). last amendment: no

• 40,44771-79,9012327 The Frick Pittsburgh (Frick Art & Historical Center), 7227 Reynolds Street (Point Breeze district, 10 km east of Downtown; Bus 74 "Homewood Ave at Reynolds St" or 67, 69 "Penn Ave at Homewood Ave").       . Located on the northern edge of Fricks Park, a complex of historic buildings and museums whose existence is mainly due to the industrialist and art collector Henry Clay Frick (1849-1919), who lived here since 1881 in a pompous villa built in an Italian style. In addition to the house, you can visit a playhouse, a greenhouse, an art museum and an automobile collection. Price: Admission free. last amendment: no

• 40,45793-80,00973428 Randyland, 1501 Arch Street (corner Jacksonia Street; Central Northside district, north of the Allegheny Commons Park, 400 m from the Mattress Factory Museum; Bus 8 "Federal St at Henderson St").       . An extraordinary art museum of the "Outsider Artist" Randy Gilson, who is not a trained artist, but a former homeless man who creates his extremely colorful, child-naive works, partly from objects that others would consider to be waste ("upcycling"). Here he has put these works together in a kind of fantasy world. One of the most unusual and colorful places in Pittsburgh and one of the most photographed in Instagram. Price: Admission free. last amendment: no

• 40,457-80,012329 Mattress Factory Museum, 500 Sampsonia Way (Central Northside, north of the Allegheny Commons Park, 400 m from Randyland; bus "Brighton Rd at Taylor Ave").       . After its closure in the 1970s, the former mattress factory became a museum of contemporary installation art. Works by Yayoi Kusama and James Turrell can be seen. On the roof there is a light installation, which is an emblematic element of the Northside skyline. last amendment: no

• 40.45276-80.00655 30 Children's Museum, 10 Children's Way (in the Allegheny Commons Park, near National Aviary; bus "East Ohio St Opp Union Pl").       . A former post office located north of the Allegheny River, is home to a gaming and facial museum for families with children. Opened: Seasonal opening hours. Price: Entry $13 (children, seniors $12). Large in-house parking. last amendment: no

A room at the Bayernhof Museum

• 40,4984-79,9157731 Bayernhof Museum (Bayernhof Music Museum), 225 St. Charles Place (O'Hara Township; Route 28 to Exit 5A, then follow direction Sharpsburg). Tel: 412,782,4231st       . The 12 kilometers (about 15-20 minutes by car) north-east of downtown, very interesting and very curious former residence of the eccentric, Bavarian-loving manufacturer Charles B. Brown, III, who among other things had the quandary of presenting his German - born companion to others as an illegitimate daughter of Hitler. In the house - among many other exhibits - a large collection of historical automated musical instruments is on display. Only available on weekdays and only during pre-booked visits. They last 3 hours, but they are extremely worthwhile as a time trip. Price: Entry $10. No children under 12 years. last amendment: no

streets and squares

• 40,452277-79,982332 The Strip (around Penn Avenue between 11th and 33rd Street).       . Former industrial district on the northern edge of downtown Pittsburgh, which is home to numerous shops, restaurants and bars and attracts a lot of people. Article in the Washington Post. last amendment: no

• 40,435-80,007533 Bessemer Court/Station Square, 125 W Station Square Dr.       . entertainment district at the foot of Mount Washington, within walking distance from downtown via Smithfield Street Bridge. The most beautiful attraction is a fountain in front of the Hard Rock Café with choreographed fountains. The Fountain Shows are accompanied by musical pieces on a theme. This can be a group (e.g. ABBA) or a style (e.g. disco queens). At night, the colorful illuminated movements, accompanied by the surprisingly crystal-clear sound of the music, are an unforgettable experience and you should not be surprised if passers-by of all ages spontaneously dare to dance in front of the fountain. The fountains dance from April to the beginning of November from 9:00am to midnight every 20 minutes. Next to this, Station Square has a number of restaurants, including the Grand Concourse, which is the most prestigious. last amendment: no

• 40.4092-80.0334 Canton Avenuein the Beechview district (T Red Line "Belasco"), with 37 percent gradient, is considered the steepest street not only in the city but in the whole country.

parks, gardens and zoos

In National Aviary

• 40,4389-79,947735 Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens (Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens), 1 Schenley Drive (at the north-west end of Schenley Park; 500 meters southeast of the Museum of Natural History).       . Botanical garden with historical greenhouses, which the millionaire Henry Phipps gave to the city in 1892. Parking at the Frew Street Extension and Schenley Drive. It's best to come early in the morning. larger children can be interested in the decoration by giving them a camera of their own; smaller ones can be explored, such as a chocolate tree, a peanut plant or a vanilla orchid. Nice restaurant with unusually demanding and interesting cuisine. Opened: Opening hours: daily from 9.30 am to 5 pm (Friday to 10 pm). It takes 3-4 hours to visit. Price: Entry $12 (seniors $11, children $9). last amendment: no

• 40.4533-80.0136 National Aviary, 700 Arch Street (Allegheny Commons Park West); bus "North Ave at Palo Alto St").             . On the edge of Allegheny Commons Park, close to the Children’s Museum, is the largest bird house in the United States. More than 600 animals of about 200 species. Opened: daily from 10:00 to 17:00. Price: Entry $13 (seniors $12, children $11). last amendment: no

• 40.484-79.91837 Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 7370 Baker Street (Highland Park; Bus 75 "Baker St at Butler St" or 87 "Baker St opp Gallatin St").       . In Highland Park, 10 kilometers north-east of Downtown, lies the 31-hectare zoo of Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Zoo is one of only six major American zoos, including a large aquarium. 4,000 animals representing 475 different species. African elephants, amur tigers, orangutans, gorillas, polar bears, and North American black bears, among others. Built in 1967 and renovated in 2000, the two-story aquarium covers more than 4,000 m² and includes several types of penguin. Opened: In summer, 9.30-18.00 a.m. daily, other opening hours. Price: Entry $14 (seniors $13, children $2-13 years 12). last amendment: no

• 40,4417-80,011938 Point State Park (The Point).       . The 14.5 hectare park is located at the junction of the Alleghany and Monongahela rivers, which form the Ohio River from here. Its landmark is the fountain on the tip of the tongue. This is where Fort Pitt was once located, which was the nucleus of today's city of Pittsburgh. last amendment: no

• Schenley Park. 185 hectares of public park in the west of the city (between Oakland, Greenfield and Squirrel Hill). last amendment: no

For viewfinder

View from Mount Washington near Duquesne Incline

40,4271-80,011239 Mount Washington       and the Inclines (cable cars) - if you want to look at the Pittsburgh skyline at night, do it best from Mount Washington. This part of town, which is divorced from downtown through the Monongahela River, rises steeply above the shore (about 140 meters difference in altitude). The Grandview Avenue, located above the long lakeside green strip, is rightly named after it, offering an impressive view of downtown Pittsburgh and the rivers. Viewing platforms at 40.434523-80.011296Lookout point Saint Mary Church1 Bertha Street (opposite Saint Mary of the Mount Church), 40.433657-80.010327 Lookout point Carnegie Library2 Kearsage Street (opposite Carnegie Library), 40.432317-80.008027Lookout point Maple Terrace3 Maple Terrace and 40.431565-80.0 006584Looking point Maple Terrace4 Shiloh Street (close to the Monongahela Incline mountain station). It is very difficult to get over the slope on foot, because you have to take big detours. There is a steep pedestrian staircase just in one place. More convenient and interesting is the use of one of the two funicular railways (inclines) connecting Carson Street to Grandview Avenue:

• 40,439167-80.0180564 Duquesne Incline       (400 m west of Fort Pitt Bridge; West Carson Street Duquesne Incline bus)
• 40,431944-80,0055565 Monongahela Incline       (100 m west of Smithfield Street Bridge; T ‘Station Square’

The Monongahela Incline was launched in 1870 and is considered the oldest continuously operating mountain railway in the world. The Duquesne Incline, which has been in operation since 1877, is only slightly younger and equally attractive. The use costs $2.50 for one direction (children 6-11 years 1.25 $). Keep money counted, it comes into a box and the cashier does not issue change.

At the top there is a wonderful panorama of light and architecture. The best way is to turn up to the right and follow the road that runs parallel to the slope. It is also important to pay attention to the houses on the street, which are very individual and make every visitor dream of an apartment on this slope! The US Weekend magazine describes the view of Mount Washington as the most beautiful city view in the United States.

curiosity

• Around Heinz Street, on the northern bank of the Alleghany River, the headquarters of the 40,45434-79,991395 40H is located. J. Heinz Company Type is a group name that has produced the most successful tomato ketchup in the United States since 1876. The red sauce is mainly produced in Fremont (Ohio), so there is nothing to see in Pittsburgh except for office buildings. An exhibition on the history of the company can be found at the Heinz History Center (see above).

• The Collins Avenue Productions have been producing the reality TV series Dance Moms in Pittsburgh since 2011, focusing on the dance teacher Abby Lee Miller. The 40.475281-79.79196 41Abby Lee Dance Company is group name has address 7123 Saltsburg Rd (in the Penn Hills, 25 km east of Downtown; Bus 77 "Saltsburg Rd at Tilford Rd"). Only worth seeing for fans of the series.

Heinz Field

Watch sport

• Pittsburgh Steelers.       . The football team is an internationally renowned symbol of the city. With 31 Playoff events, it is one of the most successful teams in the history of the NFL and last won the Superbowl in 2009. last amendment: no indication of a visit to a home match in their stadium, 40,4466666666667-80.0158333333333 Heinz Field       with 68,000 places, is absolute madness!

• Pittsburgh Penguins.       . NHL ice hockey team with five Stanley Cup titles. last amendment: no indication of your home games 40,4394-79,98922 PPG Paints Arena       shall be

• Pittsburgh Pirates.       . Professional baseball team in the National League of MLB. Five times the winner of the World Series, but the last title dates back to 1979. last amendment: no indication of your home 40,4469444444444-80.0058333333333 PNC Park      

• Pittsburgh Panthers Football.       . The college football team at the University of Pittsburgh is also based at Heinz Field. last amendment: no

• Pittsburgh Panther's basketball.       . College basketball team at the Atlantic Coast Conference of NCAA Division I. last amendment: do not find any home games in 40,4438-79,96234 Petersen Events Center       .

cycling

• The Dirty Dozen is an extremely challenging 80 km long cycle route that runs over thirteen of the steepest hills in the city. It is held every year in November as a street race.

• The Three Rivers Heritage Trail, which runs along the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio rivers, stretches about 40 km along the 40 km long Three Rivers Heritage Trail. It runs through various interesting districts and offers great views of the city.

In the foyer of the Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts

culture

The Cultural District type is a group name of Pittsburgh, stretching along Penn and Liberty Avenue between Stanwix and 10th Street (T "Wood Street"). It includes a number of theaters and concert halls. Here you can find. a:

• Pittsburgh Opera.     . Pittsburgh has an opera with its own ensemble. The season starts in October and ends in May. last amendment: no indication Most shows are in 40,4428-79,99975 Benedum Center       (719 Liberty Avenue), a pompous 2,800-seat house opened in 1928, the cheapest of which are unfortunately quite far from the stage.
• Pittsburgh Ballet Theater.     . One of the most famous ballet companies in the United States. The performances usually take place at the Benedum Center. last amendment: no
• Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. One of America's traditional classical symphony orchestras. last amendment: no indication of his concerts can be found in 40,4425-80,00176 Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts       a former art deco cinema, opened in 1927 and transformed into a concert hall in 1971.

Majestic paddle steamer

tours

• 40.4359-80.00717 Gateway Clipper Fleet.       . Steam excursions on the three rivers of Pittsburgh: Monongahela, Allegheny and Ohio River. Tours of different lengths and themes are offered. The starting point of the rides is the feeder at Station Square. Price: One hour sightseeing tour $22, children up to 12 years old. $12. last amendment: no Type is group

• 40.45616-80.032371 Bicycle Heaven, 1800 Preble & Columbus Ave. 10 minutes north-west of downtown is this bicycle shop with a bicycle museum, which boasts of being the largest of its kind. It is considered one of the city's top attractions. last amendment: no

• Ross Park Mall, 1000 Ross Park Mall Drive. Shopping Mall 15 minutes north of downtown Pittsburgh with upscale department stores and boutiques such as Nordstrom, Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany. last amendment: no

• The Mall at Robinson, 100 Robinson Center Drive. A quarter of an hour west of downtown Pittsburgh, towards the airport, is the largest shopping center in the region. A two-story mall with the usual department store and retail chains. Abercrombie & Fitch, Eddie Bauer, Foot Locker and H&M. There are many other restaurants, Strip Malls and department stores around the Mall, including an Ikea furniture market (2001 Park Manor Boulevard); daily from 10:00am to 9:00pm) and a Barnes&Noble bookshop (800 Settlers Ridge Center Drive). last amendment: no

food

• 40.52175-80.220492 Giant Eagle, 5990 University Boulevard, Coraopolis. Great supermarket near the airport. Giant Eagle is a regional supermarket chain founded in Pittsburgh, and is now widely distributed through Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and Maryland. last amendment: no

• Kuhn’s, 825 Beaver Grade Road, Coraopolis. One of 8 branches of a supermarket chain limited to the Pittsburgh area. last amendment: no

• 40.44215-79.981723 Shop ‘n Save, 1850 Center Ave. Establishment of another supermarket chain with over 100 branches in Pennsylvania and the neighboring states. The largest downtown supermarket. last amendment: no

Pittsburgh is more gastronomic than many other cities of this scale. Here, for example, there are ethnic kitchens, which you will find in vain elsewhere. It is worth investigating, for example, Urbanspoon, Pittsburgh Magazine, pittsburghrestaurantweek.com or downtownpittsburgh.com. If you like it a little bit weird, you can find 12 other original addresses at the Roadfood.

Local specialties

Holubky are Slovak coal turbines.

Since Pittsburgh experienced strong immigration from Eastern European countries in the early 20th century, the traditional cooking traditions from these countries can still be found here today. Good addresses for Polish and Slovak cuisine (especially for Piroggen (pierogi), Halušky, Holubky and Kielbasa) are: S&D Polish Deli (2204 Penn Ave), Pierogies Plus (342 Island Ave, McKees Rocks) and Forgotten Taste Pierogies (910 Beaver Grade Rd, Moon).

Here are some Pittsburgh meat specialties:

Chipped Chopped Ham

a spicy preparation of fine ham, sometimes mixed with barbecue sauce, sometimes fried, as sandwich. At the Deli counter at the supermarket.

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Cubes of pork, on short wooden spikes and sometimes breaded, fried or baked. The court is also widely used in other cities in the region, sometimes under different names.

Italian sausage

a sweet, sometimes sweet-spicy pork sausage, spiced with fennel or anise.

downtown

price

• 40.44333-79.9971 Mike & Tony’s Gyros, 927 Liberty Ave (corner Garrison Pl). Greek food for families. last amendment: no

• 40.44021-80.002362 Wingharts Burger & Whiskey Bar, Market Square. Interesting Hamburg creations and a wide range of other good things like Pierogi, Falafel or spicy Funnel Cake you don't get anywhere else. last amendment: no

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• 40.443183-80.0025 3Christo’s Mediterranean Grille, 130 6th St. In the Golden Triangle and in the immediate vicinity of three other interesting ethnic restaurants, this family-run establishment is a little strange interior and wonderful, very lively Full of authentic Greek cuisine. The owner, Christo, who usually serves himself, cooked - as he likes to say - for Christina and Jacqueline Onassis in the 1970s and dedicated them a dessert to taste here. last amendment: no

• 40.44097-80.002254 Las Velas, 21 Market Square. Good restaurant with Mexican cuisine. last amendment: no

• 40.44315-80.001195 Meat & Potatoes, 649 Penn St (opposite Heinz Hall). Traditional American cuisine of the finest quality. last amendment: no

• 40.44394-79.99823 6Nicky’s Thai Kitchen, 903 Penn Ave (corner 9th St). The best Thai restaurant in downtown Pittsburgh. Attractively furnished. last amendment: no

• 40.4432-80.00213 7 Salonika's Bar & Grill, 133 6th St (corner McCrea Way). a Greek restaurant with a rather prosaic interior, which is particularly appreciated for its gyros dishes. last amendment: no

• 40.44306-79.99678 8 Sree’s Foods, 701 Smithfield Street (corner of Liberty Ave). Restaurant with solid South Indian cuisine. I'm afraid closed at the weekend. last amendment: no

walking

• 40.44233-80.00207 9 Butcher and the Rye, 212 6th Street (opposite Heinz Hall). The best restaurant in downtown. Creative chef with international influences. Price: Main dishes $16-28. last amendment: no

• 40.44128-80.00299 10Sienna on the Square, 22 Market Square. Excellent Italian restaurant. last amendment: no

strip

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• 40.45077-79.9841711 Little Bangkok in the Strip, 1906 Penn Ave. The best Thai restaurant in the city center. last amendment: no

• 40.452377-79.9819 12 Penn Avenue Fish Company, 2208 Penn Ave (between 22nd and 23rd St). The best Seafood restaurant in the Strip District. Even for families. last amendment: no

• 40.451998-79.982491 13 Pho Van, 2120 Penn Ave. Good restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine. The specialty of the house is Phở (Vietnamese noodle soup) with beef or vegetarian. Opened: daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Price: Rice and pasta dishes $9.50-13.50. last amendment: no

South Side

Grand Concourse

favorable

• 40.42889-79.98608 14 Kassab’s Restaurant, 1207 E Carson St (corner S 12th St). Located south of downtown, the restaurant serves Middle Eastern cuisine. Very good value for money. last amendment: no

walking

• 40.4334-80.00369515 Grand Concourse, Station Square, 100 W Station Square Dr. Nobles and a superb restaurant at the former Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Station. The magnificent lounge is reminiscent of the luxury of the American Progressive Era around 1900. On the vaulted ceiling, you can see stained-glass windows like in a cathedral, while the lounge is lined with marble columns. The menu includes seafood, steaks and poultry. The Sunday brunch is also excellent. Opened: Mon-Do 11-22, Fri 11-23, Sun 9-15 (brunch) and 15.30-21. Price: lunch menu (Monday-Saturday until 4 pm; 2 corridors) $16.50; lunch $15.50-34, dinner $17-48; brunch $32, children up to 12 years old. $18. last amendment: no

Shadyside and neighboring districts

Shadyside is a trendy district of Millennium (born after 1980), so there are many restaurants that appeal to a young clientele. It is located about 7-8 km east of downtown (15-20 minutes by car; 25 minutes by bus) or 3 km northeast of the campus of the University of Pittsburgh.

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• 40.43787-79.92006 16 Rose Tea Cafe, 5874 Forbes Ave (near Shady St, Squirrel Hill district); 8 km east of downtown, 15-20 minutes by car; Bus 61 "Forbes Ave at Shady Ave"). Small Taiwanese restaurant/tea house with interesting Asian fashion drinks such as Bubble Tea. The latter differs from the corresponding drinks in Germany in that it is not based on fruit squirrels but on green or black tea. last amendment: no

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• 40.43821-79.92186 17 Sun Penang, 5829 Forbes Ave (between Murray and Shady Ave, Squirrel Hill district; 8 km east of downtown, 15-20 min. by car; Bus 61 "Forbes Ave at Murray Ave"). Restaurant with Asian cuisine where you can also enjoy Dim Sum. last amendment: no

• 40.46063-79.92688 18 Tana Ethiopian Cuisine, 5929 Tree Blvd (East Liberty district); 7 km east of downtown 15-20 minutes by car; Bus 82 "Beatty St at Baum Blvd"). Restaurant with authentic and very good Ethiopian cuisine. Price: Main courts by $15. last amendment: no

walking

• 40.457775-79.927911 19 Con Alma, 5884 Ellsworth Ave (Shadyside, 8 km east of Downtown, 15 minutes. by car; Bus 82 "Center Ave. at Whole Foods). Tel: 412,363,5316th restaurant and jazz bar. The menu offers a variety of Mexican-Latin American and fusion cuisine (e.g. T. with Japanese influences). At certain times there is live music (then 5 $ surcharge). Opened: Mon 17-23, Mi-Thu 17-24, Fri-Sat 17-2, Sun 11-15, Tuesday closed. Price: dishes 9-18 $, Sunday brunch 35 $. last amendment: no

• 40.45815-79.92498 20 Casbah, 229 S Highland Ave. Tel: CAS No 412-661-5656. Shadyside's top restaurant serves Middle Eastern and North African cuisine. Price: main course around $30. last amendment: no

suburbs

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• 40.4328-79.89377121 Istanbul Grille, 1103 S Braddock Ave (corner W Hutchinson Ave; Regent Square, 11 km east of downtown; Bus 61B, 71 "Hutchinson St at Braddock Ave"). Good Turkish fast restaurant. It is remarkable because Turkish cuisine is generally very uncommon in the USA. Pittsburgh, however, has a good eight Turkish restaurants. last amendment: no

• 40.54745-80.018522 Taj Mahal, 7795 McKnight Road (Ross Township; Bus O12 "McKnight Rd at Johnanna Dr"). Located a little further away, 13 kilometers north of Downtown (15-20 minutes by car), the best Indian restaurant in the city is probably located. It was a bit noisy at rush hours, but it was a paradise for a good meal and a good choice. Price: Dinner buffet ($9, $10 on weekends), Mon, Thu and Sa, as well as dinner buffet ($12). last amendment: no

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• 40.38302-80.0155723 Amel’s Restaurant, 435 McNeilly Rd (in the suburb of Baldwin). Tel: 412,563,3466th Restaurant 9 km south of downtown Pittsburgh (15-20 minutes by car) with excellent local cuisine. last amendment: no

In Church Brew Works

• 40.46224-79.964391 Church Brew Works, 3525 Liberty Avenue. This exceptional, award-winning brewery is housed in a former Catholic church. last amendment: no

favorable

• 40.448049-80.1823211 Microtel Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Airport, 900 Chauvet Drive. Tel: +1-412-788-7200, Fax: +1-412-788-2440. 2-star hotel in a commercial area between the airport (12 km, 10-15 minutes by car) and the city center (19 km; approximately 20 minutes). Price: DZ from $97. last amendment: no
• 40.429215-79.9935122 South Side Traveler’s Rest, 27 South 6th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 (corner Bingham St). Hostel on the South Side, just 2 km from downtown. There is a 950m Light Rail Station nearby, Station Square shopping, restaurant and leisure complex, as well as the funicular terminal (1.1 km) and Smithfield Street Bridge (1.2 km). There are private double and 4-bed rooms. 4 and 5-person dormitories. Price: DZ from $ 91, bed in the 4-person dormitory $ 51. last amendment: August 2019

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• 40.49802-80.206333 Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh Airport, 450 Cherrington Parkway, Coraopolis. The impeccable Airporthotel is a 20-minute drive west of downtown, offering quiet accommodation and great value for money. Price: DZ from $119. last amendment: no

• 40.51374-80.133237 4 Fairfield Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Neville Island, 5850 Grand Ave (18 km north-west of Downtown at Interstate 79). This is a good hotel in the Marriott chain, located on an island on the Ohio River, on the seafront. a half hour drive from downtown. 110 rooms on 4 floors, all rooms with refrigerator. indoor pool. opened in 2008. In front of the hotel is a branch of the local Kings restaurant chain, which offers American home-made cuisine. Price: DZ from $113; Breakfast included. last amendment: May 2017 (data may be out of date)

• 40.439485-79.9594145 Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place, 3454 Forbes Avenue (corner McKee Pl). Tel: +1-412-683-2040. 3-star hotel in the district of Central Oakland, near university campus (600 m from the Petersen Events Center, 700 m from the Cathedral of Learning, 850 m from the Carnegie Museum) Price: DZ from $147. last amendment: no

• 40.43964-79.992026 Pittsburgh Marriott City Center, 112 Washington Place. chain hotel on the edge of downtown, directly on I-579 (200 m from the ice hockey arena, 450 m from the U.S. Steel Tower). Built in 1964-1966, the Chatham Center has 400 rooms and 2 suites, an indoor swimming pool, 2 restaurants and a Starbuck café. Price: DZ from $ 170 (without breakfast). Parking per day $22. last amendment: no

• 40.43486-80.006187 Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square, 300 West Station Square Drive. Tel: +1-412-261-2000, Fax: +1-412-261-2932. 3-star hotel in the station square complex on the southern shore of the Monongahela River (300 meters from the base station of the funicular). Price: DZ from $170. last amendment: no

• 40.4417-80.006428 Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Place. The largest and highest hotel building in downtown is located at the western end of downtown (at Point State Park, 450 meters from PPG Place). 712 rooms and suites on 25 floors. opened in 1959. Price: DZ from about $170 per night. last amendment: no
• 40.44302-79.995058 9Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown, 745 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (between Liberty Ave and 7th Ave). 3-star hotel in downtown, right next to the Gulf Tower, a few steps from the August Wilson Cultural Center, 200 meters from the U.S. Steel Tower, 270 meters from the train station. Many restaurants in the area. Price: DZ from $137. last amendment: August 2019

walking

Westin Convention Center

• 40.44429-79.994807 10 The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh, 1000 Penn Avenue (corner 10th St). Tel: +1 412 281 3700, Fax: +1,412,227,4500. Luxurious downtown hotel on the edge of the Cultural District (300 meters from the train station or Gulf Tower, 400 meters from the Heinz History Center). 616 rooms and suites on 26 floors. Two restaurants. Price: DZ from $215, parking is charged. last amendment: no

• At the end of July/beginning of August, the Greater Pittsburgh Suzuki Institute is held every summer in Pittsburgh, a one-week violin workshop for children studying using the Suzuki method. The Institute in Pittsburgh is still relatively young, and so far it is mainly suitable for students studying books 1 to 3. Advanced addresses such as the Suzuki Institute in Ithaca (New York) are more appropriate.

Pittsburgh is a safe city by American standards. The neighborhoods of Squirrel Hill, Shadyside, Highland Park, Polish Hill and Regent Square have a particularly good reputation. The least noisy districts are downtown at night, North Side, Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar and the Hill District ([1]).

The Emergency Room of the Allegheny General Hospital (320 East North Avenue) provides 24-hour medical assistance in emergency situations. With children you can also go to the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of YPMC (4401 Penn Ave), where a pediatric emergency room is available.

• Laundry on Liberty (4507 Liberty Avenue, 10 min. North-east of Downtown): Self-service laundry is open 24 hours a day. Located in a lively shopping and dining area.
• Old Towne Laundry (824 James Avenue, 8 min. North of Downtown): Large self-service laundry in a quiet neighborhood on the edge of Allegheny Commons Park.
• Downtown Pittsburgh, including PNC Park and Point State Park, has free WiFi ([2]) almost everywhere since 2006.

• South Park: Large park 25 minutes south of Pittsburgh with hiking trails and a wave pool (outdoor pool). The latter is open from the first Sunday in June to Labor Day, daily (only in good weather) from 11:30 to 19:30; Admission $5 (children and elderly reduced). (Wikipedia)
• Fallingwater (Mill Run, 80 km southeast of Pittsburgh): The famous Edgar J.'s house, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built on a waterfall in 1935-37. merchant. See Laurel Highlands. (Wikipedia)