Experience the Murals

  I loved every minute of it. The photos I saw of the murals before my tour did not do them justice. They must be seen in person and they are magnificent. This is one of those cool gems that makes Pittsburgh such an interesting place. These are a MUST SEE.

  A tour of the Maxo Vanka murals is one of the richest cultural experiences that Pittsburgh has to offer, and should not be missed by those with an interest in art, history, and culture.

Vanka’s masterpiece sprawls across the church’s walls and employs haunting imagery to elucidate the immigrant experience in the early 20th century. The rich social commentary offered by Vanka through the murals touches on topics including war, poverty, labor, and cultural assimilation. Vanka’s work remains deeply resonant today.

The docents who lead tours of the church are insightful and well-equipped to contextualize the art for visitors.

Altogether, a visit to the murals is an enriching experience that I would recommend to anyone visiting Pittsburgh.

  Check the website link for hours. Usually have tours on Saturday from 10 to 2 on the hour. They have just installed new lighting and are half way through a 10 year restoration. A lot of emotion as this tells as the murals tell both a Christian and Croatian story. Afterwards, check out one of the 3 breweries in Millvale.