#48

So...the University of Pittsburgh. So much to tell y'all. I've been wanting to write this post for the last month but I didn't want to jinx anything. I think I will start with the biggest and its very literally the biggest.

That my friends is the Cathedral of Learning. It is the tallest educational building in the Western Hemisphere only second to a building in Moscow. Its kind of so over the top that its fabulous. The chancellor of the school has his office here and it makes me giggle. However, there are some very cool things inside. First, the Commons Room:


Its HUGE! all like a gothic cathdreal but with massive fireplaces that are lit during the winter. I guess students study here. While I was exploring I found these staircases that take you to the second floor where there are separate women and men's lounges. Seriously, when I walked in I thought Hogwarts. I've finally made it to Hogwarts and I never want to leave.

The second coolest thing about the Cathedral of Learning is The Nationality Rooms. They have actual classrooms that are designed to look like classrooms from different countries from past centuries. They paid a lot of attention to details and it shows. One room has a hidden staircase behind the fireplace that is reported to be haunted!!! Here are some of my favorites:

Syria-Lebanon Room

Israel Heritage Room

I cannot wait to take more pictures to share or for you guys to come visit so we can explore together!