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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, George Square was laid out in the 19th Century and is dominated by a 24-meter (80-foot) column, with a statue of Sir 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, , 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 "Medieval Landmark"

Glasgow's patron saint, St Mungo, founded this cathedral on the site of a Christian burial ground. One of 's oldest medieval churches, Glasgow Cathedral is a stunning embodiment of Scottish Gothic architecture. Built on the ground where St Kentigern is said to have been buried, the cathedral is also said to have functioned as a genesis of by liakada-web Glasgow. Glasgow cathedral has an arsenal of stunning features to boast, including sharp spires, archways, elongated windows fashioned out of stained glass, and a brilliantly-patterned ceiling. Dating back to the 13th century, the cathedral has valiantly braved myriad ravages and stands today as one of Scotland's most revered cathedrals and a stirring piece of architectural greatness. A prized landmark of the city, the cathedral has also birthed Glasgow University within its depths.

+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 . You can also take a walk along the riverside and watch the squirrels. The 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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