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George Square "The Center of All Glasgow"

Flanked on one side by the magnificent City Chambers and on another by the and Clyde Valley Tourist Board, was laid out in the 19th Century and is dominated by a 24-meter (80-foot) column, with a statue of Sir Walter Scott on top. On a sunny day, clusters of people sunbathe amidst statues of such august personages as Queen by dalbera Victoria, Prince Albert, Robert Burns, James Oswald, James Watt, William Gladstone and Robert Peel. The Cenotaph war memorial is also around and the square itself saw bloodshed in 1918 when crowds rioted during a protest against the 56-hour working week. As the only large open space in the city center, it's often used as a venue for celebrations.

www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/george- George Square, Glasgow square-p1976921

Provand's Lordship "The Oldest House in Glasgow"

Situated adjacent to , is Provand's Lordship, the oldest surviving medieval house in Glasgow. Built in 1471 as the manse for the St Nicholas Hospital, the house is believed to have been used by Mary, Queen of Scots in 1566 during a visit to Glasgow to see Lord Darnley. Its name is derived from the 19th century, when it was occupied by the Lord by CharNewcomb of Provand. These days, it operates as a museum and houses a collection of medieval furniture and artifacts, spread over three floors. At the rear, is a tranquil medieval herb garden which is accessible to wheelchair users.

+44 141 552 8819 www.glasgowlife.org.uk/m [email protected]. 3 Castle Street, Glasgow useums/provands-lordship uk /Pages/default.aspx

Glasgow Cathedral "Ícono medieval"

En el año 543, el santo patrón de Glasgow, San Mungo, fundó la catedral en lo que anteriormente era un cementerio cristiano. Esta es la segunda más antigua iglesia medieval de toda Escocia y en la actualidad es la Iglesia de Escocia. La primera iglesia de piedra del lugar fue erigida en 1136 por el obispo Achiaus y el Rey David I, pero fue destruida por un by liakada-web incendio y luego reconstruida en 1197. El edificio actual es del estilo gótico y data del siglo XIII. El obispo William de Bondington (1233-1258) supervisó la labor inicial pero la obra se finalizó unos 200 años más tarde. Hace aproximadamente 550 años, se fundó la Universidad de Glasgow en la sacristía, donde se encuentra el coro. Para más información sobre los horarios de atención, que varían de acuerdo a la época del año, llamar por teléfono.

+44 141 552 8198 www.glasgowcathedral.or [email protected] Castle Street, Glasgow g.uk/ .uk The Necropolis "Imposing Glasgow Graveyard"

Dominated by the statue of John Knox, this is an old cemetery on a small hill right behind Glasgow Cathedral. Its design was based on the Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris and the elaborate tombs are home to many obscure Glasgow Victorian dignitaries and a few famous ones. It was established in 1831 by the Merchants' House of Glasgow and several well- by Shadowgate known local architects such as Alexander 'Greek' Thomson had a hand in the design of memorials and mausoleums. On weekdays, guides are available to show visitors around the cemetery. Excellent views of the cathedral and beyond can be enjoyed from the top of the hill.

www.glasgownecropolis.org Castle Street, Glasgow

Glasgow Botanic Gardens "Exotic Garden on Palatial Grounds"

Wander through this tranquil urban park and admire Kibble Palace, dating back to 1873 to provide Glasgow University's botany students with hot- house plants. The domed glasshouse and statues are attractive and hard to miss. If you're there before 4.30p, take the opportunity to look around the glasshouses and study their stunning collection of orchids and rare by kohna tropical plants. Children seem to enjoy the huge exotic cacti in particular. In summer, locals and tourists alike flock here for picnics and sunbathing on the lawns. You can also take a walk along the riverside and watch the squirrels. The Glasgow Botanic Gardens is a great place to spend a day outside when the weather is favorable.

+44 141 276 1614 www.glasgowbotanicgardens.com/ 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow

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