Point of interest
City of Asylum
19 locals recommend
Tips from locals
Anne
March 25, 2016
organization that provides asylum for writers in exile.
Dori
August 20, 2014
Terrific org dedicated to bring the talents of literary refugees to the North Shore and beyond. They conduct tours, have apps for tours, host events, readings and soon a restaurant/book store/bar.
Sarah
November 4, 2021
Focused on literature in translation and indie press books, this place is world class. You’ll find things here that you won’t find anywhere else
Anita
June 17, 2018
Pittsburgh wears with pride, a beAutiful literary history. Many authors came to the "burgh" via asylum, we're housed , supported and given creative liberty. a few decorated the exteriors of the homes they stayed and it's truly one of a kind. A must see for creative's and book junkies.
Catherine
August 25, 2016
amazing (and all free!) poetry and literature-focused events in the north side. the organization's mission is to "provide sanctuary to endangered literary writers, so that they can continue to write and their voices are not silenced. "
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Location
40 W North Ave
Pittsburgh, PA
Central Northside