• George Square - Glasgow

      • 1. George Square

      • Glasgow's main plaza and very own Red Square
        • Attractions
        • City Centre
    • Scott Monument - Glasgow

      • 2. Scott Monument

      • George Square's iconic monument of famous poet and author Sir Walter Scott.
        • Landmarks
        • City Centre
    • Mackintosh House - Glasgow

      • 3. Mackintosh House

      • A reconstruction of Glaswegian architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh's home.
        • Art Museums/Galleries
        • West End
    • Pollok House - Glasgow

      • 4. Pollok House

      • El Greco, Goya, Murillo, et Alia
        • Castles, Palaces & Historic Buildings
        • South Side
    • People's Palace and Winter Gardens - Glasgow
    • Glasgow Cathedral - Glasgow
    • Botanic Gardens and Kibble Palace - Glasgow
    • Tenement House - Glasgow
    • St. Vincent Street Church - Glasgow

      • 9. St. Vincent Street Church

      • Designed by Alexander "Greek" Thomson and built in 1859, this Presbyterian church is an impressive sight....
        • Landmarks
        • City Centre
    • Lighthouse (The) - Glasgow

      • 10. Lighthouse (The)

      • Scotland's Centre for Architecture, Design and the City
        • Architecture
        • City Centre
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  • What makes Glasgow such a traveler destination? A lot of things, and chief among them, the landmarks. Strikingly distinct, you'll want to check out the reasons why Glasgow lures travelers, and its signature landmarks are a good place to start. These are the spots refrigerator magnets were made for.

    The Scott Monument dominates Glasgow's George Square. Created in 1837, it was the first monument built in honor of the famous Scottish poet and author Walter Scott, only five years after his death. The 80-foot column was designed by David Rhind, the statue of Scott that sits at its top was designed by John Greenshields and carved by Handyside Ritchie.

    Glasgow Cathedral is the oldest building in Glasgow and dates from the end of the 13th century. It also contains features from earlier cathedrals of the 12th century. The former Roman Catholic cathedral (now part of the Church of Scotland) is is the only complete medieval cathedral in Scotland still intact. A modern feature of this magnificent building is the fine stained glass windows which were mainly installed in the 1960s. Since then, it has been regarded as one of the finest collections of modern stained glass in Europe. The focal point for many visitors to Glasgow cathedral is the Tomb of St. Mungo (the city's patron saint), located in the Gothic crypt in the lower church. Sharing the cathedral's courtyard is the St. Mungo Museum, where you can experience art depicting the world's religions. Opposite the Museum stands Glasgow's oldest House known as Provand's Lordship. The cathedral patronage offers a wealth of musical and vocal talent and recitals are performed throughout the year. The guiding season starts on 1st May and runs till September. Guides are on duty to take visitors around the Cathedral. The bookstall is open and staffed. The Cathedral also has a Not Quite New Shop which is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays selling a selection of second hand goods.

    The Lighthouse is Scotland's Centre for Architecture, Design and the City. Once the former offices of the Glasgow Herald Newspaper. It was Mackintosh's first public commission in 1895.

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