Pittsburgh Flight Guide
Pittsburgh is a city in the US. State of Pennsylvania and has approx. 2.8 million inhabitants. It relies primarily on its steel industry and was the leading producer until the 1970’s. Steel mills and coal mines are now gone, and Pittsburgh presents itself as a clean and friendly city. Nevertheless, the city's history has left visible marks, such as the astonishing railway station Grand Concourse which today features bars, restaurants and shops.
World-famous are Pittsburgh’s fantastic museums and art collections such as The Carnegie Museum of Art. The best-known son of Pittsburgh is Andy Warhol. The Pop Art Artist was born here in Pittsburgh and visitors can learn about his life and works in the Warhol Museum which features portraits of Marilyn Monroe and his popular series of Campbell's soup cans.
Pittsburgh also offers many excursions for example to Fallingwater, the masterpiece of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Phil is the most popular groundhog in the world and lives in the town of Punxsutawney near Pittsburgh. For over 100 years, Phil has predicted the length of the winter every year on the 2nd February. This event has gained immortal fame through the film ‘The Groundhog Day’ with Bill Murray.
Qantas and several US airlines offer flights between Australia and Pittsburgh. Passengers from large Australian airports can expect to travel 21 hours with one stop on the way. Those who depart from smaller airports may experience travel times of up to 40 hours as more stops are involved. Comparing flight prices and duration is highly recommended to avoid unnecessarily long routes.
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http://www.pittsburgh.net/ - Pittsburgh visitor information
http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/ - Official government website Pittsburgh
http://www.pitairport.com/ - Pittsburgh Airport information
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