page_title: List of nicknames for Pittsburgh
section_title: Major nicknames
hierarchical_section_title: List of nicknames for Pittsburgh / Major nicknames
caption_attribution_description: The Smithfield Bridge in Pittsburgh PA at dusk. Photo by Chuck Szmurlo taken May 4,→ 2009 using a Nikon D70 and a Nikon 18-70 lens.
context_section_description: City of Bridges
  Pittsburgh boasts more bridges, owing to its location at the confluence of the Allegheny, Ohio, and Monongahela, than any other city or region in the world.
  Steel City
  Pittsburgh and the surrounding area was once one of the largest steel producers in the world, gaining it international renown as such. The U.S. Steel Tower remains the headquarters for that company.
  Dirty 'Burgh
  Pittsburgh and the surrounding area was once one of the largest producers of steel in the world. It was said that due to the pollution it caused, you would leave for work in a white shirt and come home in an all black one.
  The 'Burgh
  Unlike many cities in America that end in burg (including the capital of the state, Harrisburg), Pittsburgh retains the h at the end of its name, making this quality instantly recognizable.
  City of Champions
  Pittsburgh has enjoyed numerous sports championships from its three major league sports teams and the athletic programs at its many universities.
caption: "The City of Bridges"
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