📜 Life-size statue of Diplodocus carnegii, a Pittsburgh landmark. 🔍 Discovered in 1899, the statue was erected in 1999 to celebrate its 100th anniversary. # Why Go 🦕 See the legendary dinosaur that inspired a global dino craze 📸 Great photo opportunity outside the Carnegie Institute 🏛️ Explore the Carnegie Museum of Natural History nearby # Tips 🐦 Dippy has its own Twitter feed: @dippy_the_dino and a Facebook page. 🎨 Statue received a new coat of paint in 2015 📍 Located in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh