Saint Anthony Chapel in Troy Hill is one of the most interesting houses of worship in the city, and somewhat of a pilgrimage spot for the faithful.
Why is that? It is thought to be home to over 5,000 Catholic relics, and is considered to have the most in one location outside of the Vatican.
Throw on beautiful architecture, life-sized Stations of the Cross, and a modest museum, and you have a number of excellent reasons to visit this beautiful chapel in Troy Hill!
I have to admit, I'm rather crazy about astronomy. I took several courses in astronomy in college and love getting out to observatories and dark sky locations all over the world just to be able to have a clear look out into the cosmos.
While Pittsburgh's skies aren't the best for stargazing, we do have a rich history of all things astronomy. For those who are interested in the field, a visit to the Allegheny Observatory in Riverview Park is a must to learn about notable local astronomers, their contributions to several scientific fields, see historic telescopes, and, if you're lucky, look through one on a clear summer or fall night!
Scratch has changed concepts since our last visit and expanded to include pop up nights, a cafe, and more. As such, our review of their current food and beverage offering is likely not accurate. We will update more when we visit again!
Scratch in Troy Hill is a neighborhood bar and restaurant serving up, as you might expect, tons of scratch made sandwiches, entrees, salads, cocktails, and more. It's the little details here like house fermented shrubs, pickles, and sauces that add up to make each drink or entree more than the sum of its parts.
Riverview Park is perhaps our favorite city park in Pittsburgh.
With miles and miles of densely wooded trails, Allegheny Observatory, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and an off-leash dog park, this lesser-known Pittsburgh gem is a true urban oasis.