Welcome to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As a city of many names, Pittsburgh is known as “The Gateway to the West,"America's Most Livable City,” and "Steel City,” to name a few. Founded in 1758, it was named in honor of British statesman William Pitt. Indeed, Pittsburgh’s legacy is a rich one, from its beginnings as a frontier village, to its current status as one of the nation’s leading industrial cities. We hope you enjoy this walking tour of its many sights and attractions. Licenses:Photo “Pittsburgh ” by Filipe Fortes is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0