An American heavy industry center in the not so distant past, where the sky was darkened with soot and smoke at noon, Pittsburgh has become a post-industrial metropolis committed to the principles of sustainability, green building and new urbanism. The city has redefined the economy with technology, design and adaptive reuse.
Pittsburgh, known as the "City of Steel" for more than 300 steelmaking and processing businesses and as the "City of Bridges" for 446 bridges, is now defined by art. The city's commitment to culture, coupled with internationally recognized sustainable practices, is one of the reasons Pittsburgh has been ranked as one of the world's best places to live and travel.
Travel + Leisure magazine named the city one of the best travel destinations. The Zagat Survey has ranked the city as the country's grocery city, and the world's largest travel platform TripAdvisor named it one of the most popular destinations in the world.
The city's top attractions include excellent dining, world-class accommodation and affordability.
Whether you are a fan of Andy Warhol, his museum is worth a visit. It is one of four Carnegie museums in Pittsburgh and houses drawings, prints, paintings, sculptures, films and videos on its seven floors, as well as an extensive archive of ephemera, source material and other documents from the artist's life. The Warhol Museum also features works by other artists, performances, special exhibitions, film screenings, lectures and concerts.
Pittsburgh has made environmental improvement something of a sport and an art form. Markets for recycled goods, films, performances and exhibitions dedicated to environmental protection featured festival themes of creative recycling and transformation.
