Fun Facts about Pittsburgh:

  • Known as the 'City of Bridges' Pittsburgh holds the world record for most bridges entirely within city limits, besting Venice by 3 bridges.
  • Sometimes referred to as the "City of Champions". Pittsburgh can boast 3 successful major league sports teams.
  • Pittsburgh is named after William Pitt and from 1891 to 1911, the official spelling of the city's name was temporarily changed to Pittsburg.
  • Are you fluent in Pittsburghese? "Yinz guys goin dahntahn n'at?"