Glasgow (United Kingdom) – the most detailed information about the city with a photo. The main attractions of Glasgow with a description, guides and maps.
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Glasgow City (UK)
Glasgow is the largest city of Scotland, located on Northwest UK. This is one of the main cultural centers of the United Kingdom (if London is out of the question) with typical Scottish charm and gorgeous architecture. Glasgow – This is a sample of competent modern urban planning, when in In the past, a large industrial center was transformed into a popular tourist destination with preservation of historical appearance. it beautiful green city with many parks, museums, shops and sights from the Middle Ages to the present day.
- Geography and climate
- Practical information
- Story
- sights
- Video
- Maps and guides
- Comments and reviews
Geography and climate
Glasgow is located in the northwest of the United Kingdom in center of the Middle-Scottish lowland. River flows through the city Clyde. Climate – moderate sea, which is characterized by cool and rainy summers; and mild winters.
Christmas market in Glasgow
Practical information
- The population is more than 620 thousand people.
- The area is 175.5 km2.
- Language – English, Scottish.
- Currency – pound sterling.
- Time – UTC 0, in the summer UTC +1.
- The UK is not a party to the Schengen Agreement. Visa can be obtained by personally visiting an accredited visa centers that are located in Moscow, Novosibirsk, St. Petersburg, Rostov-on-Don, Yekaterinburg.
- Trains from southern Scotland are at Central Station, and trains from Edinburgh and the northern part of the country – to the station Queen Street.
- Glasgow has a fairly large international airport, which takes even intercontinental flights.
- Glasgow is considered the best city for shopping in Scotland and second in the UK (after London). Main shopping area is the so-called “golden Z” – an area bounded by the streets of Argyle, Buchanan and Sauchiehall. In the suburbs of Glasgow there are several large shopping centers. In the historic part of the city you can find a large shopping complex Buchanan Galleries.
- Glasgow is famous for its pubs that are concentrated in West End, Charing Cross, in the vicinity of Queen Street Station and university area.
Story
Glasgow was founded at the end of the 6th century and made its way from a small rural settlement to the largest seaport of Scotland. By legend the city was founded by sv. Mungo, who built on the shore Molendinar river monastery (now at this place is located Cathedral). The first written mention of Glasgow date back to the 12th century. By the end of this century, the city became important. religious center. Between 1175 and 1178, Glasgow received urban and trade rights, which contributed to the growth and development of the city. In 1451 a university was founded here, which is one of the oldest in the UK.
Panorama cities
In the 16th century, the value of the city weakened slightly. The reason for this was Reformation In 1611, Glasgow becomes a royal city. Although for 16 and part of the 17th century it still remains province. In the second half of the 17th century, Glasgow turns into a major center for transatlantic trade. After strong fires wooden buildings are replaced by stone houses. In the 18th century The Industrial Revolution turned Glasgow into one of the largest industrial centers of Britain. In the 19th century, it became the largest city of scotland. Glasgow is now one of the most prosperous. cities of Great Britain.
Central station in Glasgow
sights
Glasgow has a wonderful architectural heritage in the form wonderful Victorian buildings and several period monuments Middle Ages. Many buildings of the old city were built from red or light sandstone and date back to the 18th – 19th centuries.
Cathedral
The Cathedral is a medieval cathedral which is the most significant historical monument in Glasgow. The cathedral was founded at 12 century and is dedicated to St. Mungo (here he was buried). it the imposing ancient building is a great example Scottish gothic.
Necropolis
Behind the cathedral is an old Victorian cemetery, which contains numerous ancient monuments, sculptures, tombs and mausoleums.
University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow – one of the oldest universities UK, founded in the 15th century. Here you can visit interesting museum, which includes collections on ethnography, zoology, geology and archeology, including finds of the Roman period
Georgievskaya square
St. George’s Square – the heart of the historic center of Glasgow, surrounded by beautiful Victorian houses. Her most interesting features are the magnificent Town Hall and 12 statues of famous residents.
Provand’s Lordship
Provand’s Lordship is the oldest home of Glasgow, which is one of the four remaining houses of the Middle Ages. Here now there is a museum that displays historical royal 17th century portraits and furniture.
Kelvingrove
Kelvingrove is an art gallery and museum that located in a beautiful historic Spanish building baroque. It exhibits valuable works of art as well collection of weapons and armor.
Riverside
Riverside is a museum of transport where you can find models ships, locomotives, trams, vintage cars and horse-drawn crews. The museum is located in a striking modern building which is one of the clearest examples of modern architecture.
Pollock House
The Pollock House is an old Edwardian mansion built in 1752. Now the building is open to visitors and contains a collection of paintings by Spanish artists.
Glasgow Green
Glasgow Green – the oldest of the city parks, located in few minutes from the historic center. The park was founded in 1662 year Now it houses the museum of the modern history of the city and greenhouse with beautiful collections of tropical plants.
Science Center
Science Center – a magnificent architectural complex in the style modern architecture, located on the south bank of the river Clyde. It includes a scientific complex (various scientific and educational exhibitions), IMAX cinema and observation tower 127 meters high.
Cathedral of sv. Mary’s Virgin
The Cathedral of St. Mary the Virgin is a beautiful neo-Gothic cathedral, located in the west of Glasgow. Dated by the end of 19 century.
Tron Church St. George
Tron church of sv. George – former parish church, completed in the early 19th century.
Video
Maps and guides
Glasgow Map
