The Christmas season is a time for treasured traditions. We all, undoubtedly, have our own cherished traditions with family and friends. The city, too, has traditions that we’ve all come to treasure. One beloved tradition, the decorating of the Nationality Rooms, dates back to the early 20th century. Plan a visit to the Nationality Rooms in Pittsburgh this holiday season.

Pittsburghers have been visiting the Nationality Rooms, in the Cathedral of Learning at The University of Pittsburgh, since they first opened in 1926. Every holiday season, the 30 Nationality Rooms are…

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Decorated in beautiful winter decorations. Each Nationality Room features decorations representing the culture of the country represented. Tour the entire world – from Armenia and Greece to Turkey and Ukraine – when you visit the Cathedral of Learning.

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While Pitt will be closed over the Christmas holidays, the Nationality Rooms will remain open for most of the holiday season. Holiday decorations will remain until January 18, 2020.

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Embark on one of the guided tours, on select days, of the Nationality Rooms, or you can opt for the narrated tape tour. (You can also just stroll from room to room without either.)

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Whether you’re still looking for holiday gifts or feel like picking up unique souvenirs, stop by the Information and Gift Center. There, you’ll discover an assortment of international gifts.

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Tours of the Nationality Rooms cost $4 for adults and $2 for kids between six and 18 years old.

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For the hours of the Nationality Rooms this holiday season, click here.

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Click here for the official website of the Nationality Rooms. Or, go here for Facebook.

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Have you ever been to The Nationality Rooms in Pittsburgh during the Christmas season? Share your experience in the comments! How about starting a brand new Christmas tradition this year? Plan a visit to Keystone Safari, all decked out in holiday lights. You can even take a horse-drawn wagon ride around the park.

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Address: Nationality Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning, 4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA