35 Beautiful Literary Spots Across America for Every Reader
31. City of Asylum (Pittsburgh, PA) – Where Words Rebuild Lives
City of Asylum isn’t just a literary destination—it’s a sanctuary. Located on Pittsburgh’s North Side, this nonprofit provides refuge to persecuted writers from around the world, giving them a safe space to write and thrive. The surrounding neighborhood is adorned with “house poems”—murals featuring multilingual poetry on the sides of homes—and the Alphabet City center hosts frequent readings, concerts, and cultural dialogues. It's a powerful reminder that literature doesn’t just entertain—it liberates, rebuilds, and unites.
