The Cathedral of Learning, a historic landmark, is the second-tallest education
building in the world—42 stories and 535 feet tall.
In addition to the magnificent three-story "Commons Room" at ground level,
the Cathedral of Learning also contains classrooms, including the
internationally renowned "Nationality Classrooms. "
These 26 functional classrooms in the towering Cathedral of Learning display the rich ethnic heritage of the Pittsburgh area, each architected and decorated in a style that exemplifies the country they represent.
The Austrian Room with painted ceilings and crystal.
The Czechoslovakian Room with hand painted tiles and plates.
The Italian Room with painted ceiling and columns.
Trivia tidbit: The Cathedral of Learning has 2,529 windows.
Where else can you visit 26 countries in one day ?
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