Pittsburgh rises up from the banks of three rivers, creating stunning vistas and a breathtaking skyline. The greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area has a population of 2.4 million and constitutes the second largest city in Pennsylvania.

Economics and history

Pittsburgh's economy has evolved out of the burgeoning steel industry from the 1970's to the present day.  It is now known for healthcare, education, technology, nuclear engineering, robotics, biomedical tech, finance, and tourism.  The major employers in Pittsburgh are centered around those specialties.

List of major employers:

Diversions in and around Pittsburgh

The University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University are located close to beautiful residential areas, large parks, and a wide range of recreational and cultural resources, such as:

- Great museums like the Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the Andy Warhol Museum

- Natural wonders in the Phipps Conservatory

- Great performances at the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

- Various state parks such as the scenic Ohiopyle State Park

- Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium and the National Aviary

- Architectural wonders include Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water and Kentuck Knob

- and much more!

For more on what Pittsburgh has to offer, please visit the city website or this University of Pittsburgh information page.