The Cathedral of Learning is part of the University of Pittsburgh campus. They are known for their nationality rooms which also double as classrooms.  Currently there are 27 on display on both the first and third floors with 5 more to be added.\n\nDuring the holiday season they decorate many of the rooms to depict the holiday it celebrates and how it is done. Each room in itself is full of history and you feel like you are actually stepping into a piece of that country.\n\nPaid guided tours are available on the first floor only. I was part of a group that went on the the first floor tour and found it very interesting. It is lengthy so if you plan to take a first floor tour make sure to allow extra time for it.\n\nThe third floor sometimes will have a student guide but for the most part you will press a button in the room and it will give you a description of it's contents.\n\nThe Cathedral of Learning is located in Oakland and my suggestion would be to go during semester breaks. It is adjacent to Heinz chapel. Parking and driving can be a bit of a hassle when school is in session since there are many students all over. To catch the holiday touch go during the last two weeks of Dec. Otherwise go between May and Aug when the campus is on summer break.\n\nI was very impressed to learn how the holidays are celebrated in different countries and is well worth the visit.