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MUST VISIT PLACES IN GLASGOW
Glasgow has visited a great transformation from industrial city to a cultural hub of Scotland. Located on river Clyde, Glasgow is one of the major attraction of Scotland. City is home to excellent museums, numerous art galleries, large number of green parks and hosts many festivals, concerts and events. City’s love for music is clearly seen and can not be missed. City has also known as “Scotland’s music Capital” and major venues such as Theatre Royal and Concert Hall some of the major events including Celtic Connections Music Festival and Gourock Highland Games. Glasgow is full of appealing attractions which interests people of all ages. For convenient travel and exploring city comfortably you can hire a car from car4hires. City’s medieval buildings, fascinating art works, Scottish charm, marble staircase and cracking music venue can make anybody fall in love with city.
GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART
One of the most popular attractions, Glasgow School Of Art is an example of fine architecture. Famous artist Charles Rennie Makintosh is founder of Glasgow School of Art and his talent is clearly visible from outstanding exteriors and interiors of the school. Various students-led tours are hosted here which helps you with better exploration of School.
GLASGOW CATHEDRAL
It is one of the most significant historic building of Glasgow and dates back to 12th century. Cathedral is also known locally as St Mungo Cathedral or High Kirk of Glasgow. It very decent and elegant for of architecture drawing attention of tourists.
GEORGE SQUARE AND MERCHANT DISTRICT
Located in the heart of city’s historic centre George Square is a lively place where majorily people like to stroll and sit, meet and greet. There are 12 statues of famous and influential people located at square. Town Hall dominates the square from its east end and also its 230 feet tower which dates back to 1605.
KELVINGROVE ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM
This museum is the most visited museum in United Kingdom outside London. It features 22 themed state of art galleries and a huge range of interesting objects and exhibits. Salvador Dali, “Christ of St John of the Cross” is the most famous painting on display at museum.
Beside these there are many other attractions too in Glasgow such as Riverside Museum and Tallship, Pollok House and Pollok Country Park, Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow Necropolis and many more.
