✝️ Pittsburgh Crèche | A Historic Holiday Beacon in Downtown

📍 Within a 3–5 minute walk: Historic & Cultural: 🏛️ Market Square – Festive decorations, holiday markets, and cozy eateries. 🎄 Downtown Holiday Markets – Seasonal stalls selling gifts, treats, and warm drinks. 🏙️ USS Tower (U.S. Steel Building) – Iconic Pittsburgh skyscraper looming above the plaza. Nestled in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh beneath the towering US Steel Building, the Pittsburgh Crèche is one of the city's most cherished and historic holiday traditions. As one of the largest public Nativity scenes in the United States, it transforms PPG Plaza into a peaceful, luminous spectacle of faith and festivity each December. ✨ The Crèche Experience: The scene features life-sized, hand-carved wooden figures depicting the Holy Family, shepherds, animals, and the Three Wise Men, all set under a dramatic starry canopy. Illuminated against the backdrop of Downtown’s skyscrapers—especially the iconic USS Tower—it creates a striking blend of old-world reverence and modern cityscape. Visit in the evening when the lights glow warmly, and the atmosphere feels both serene and celebratory. 📍 Location & Details: PPG Plaza Downtown Pittsburgh (near Market Square & the USS Tower) 📅 Typically displayed from early December through early January 🎄 Free to visit, open to the public day and night 📝 Short Social Media Caption: “A glow of peace in the city lights. 🌟✨ The Pittsburgh Crèche under the USS Tower is a timeless holiday treasure—quiet, beautiful, and full of meaning. #PittsburghCreche #HolidayInPittsburgh #DowntownPittsburgh #NativityScene #PPGPlaza #USSBuilding #ChristmasTradition #FestiveLights #PittsburghEvents #CityOfSteelAndSpirit