Location: Glasgow
Top Things to do in Glasgow
Things to do in Glasgow, Scotland: The Best Architectural Buildings
As Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is famed for its culture, shopping and people. Spend your day exploring a wide range of fascinating free museums and galleries, enjoying the UK’s best shopping outside of London, and taking advantage of tips from friendly local people on the city’s hidden gems — then choose from 130+ weekly musical events for a special night out. Glasgow is also the perfect base for exploring more of Scotland, with great connections to the Highlands and the islands.
Restaurants in Glasgow
1. Baird Hall
2. Garnethill Synagogue
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
3. Peel Ports Clydeport Building -Peel House
4. House for an Art Lover
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4.5 based on 1,211 reviews
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1901 and built in the attractive setting of Bellahouston Park in the 1990s, House for an Art Lover allows the visitor an insight into Mackintosh's renowned talent not just as an architect, but as a an artist, designer and pioneer of the Modern Movement. The venue runs regular arts themed events and is home to the popular Art Lover's Cafe.
Reviewed By Tinkypaws - Glasgow, United Kingdom
My partner and I very much enjoyed our recent visit to the House for an Art Lover. We felt safe, the staff were excellent, the afternoon tea scrumptious and the music room beautiful. Thank you for providing such a lovely, peaceful atmosphere.
5. 1-10 Moray Place
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 304gordonp - Brussels, Belgium
You can walk here from the centre of town or get a bus or a train - one of the ones heading south from Glasgow Central or by bus on Jamaica street. Here it's simply a must see in terms of one of Greek Thomson's masterpiece, especially interesting in the evening. In fact one part of the year they have a kind of night show with lights - but you would need to check on that.
6. City Chambers
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4.5 based on 983 reviews
Inaugurated by Queen Victoria in 1888, Glasgow City Chambers dominates George Square and is currently home to Glasgow City Council. The grand marble staircase and banqueting hall are among the building's many highlights. Free guided tours are conducted at 10:30am and 2:30pm on weekdays except public holidays and special events.
Reviewed By cindyb1973
Although we did not get to actually tour this building, we were able to walk around the lobby/reception area, Absolutely gorgeous place, gorgeous marble and stairways, I believe guided tours are also available, we were just there after hours but there was a staff person at the reception desk and he was very helpful. And the United States Statue of Liberty stands on top of this building!!! Across the street from this building is George Square that boasts several statues and memorial sites, easy walk around and informative as well.
7. Govan Old Parish Church
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4.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By Sandyd264 - Kincardine, Canada
This small church houses the Govan stones. They are Viking rune and early Celtic. The church itself is fantastic. The church is 4 minutes walk from Govan subway station. I would do this, then the Fairfield shipping museum (another 5 mins walk) too. Please, don’t miss this. It is a hidden gem in Glasgow. Definitely recommend
8. St. Vincent Street Free Church
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Margo7850p
St Vincent Street Church is located west of the city center . It was opened in February 1859. The building was designed by one of Glasgow's most famous architects, Alexander Greek Thomson. The constituent parts of the building display different styles, with a typical Thomson Greek temple placed alongside an exotic clock tower which shows more oriental influences. Beautiful building.
9. Trades Hall of Glasgow
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
The Trades Hall of Glasgow is a historical building dating back to the 1700's. It is still used for its original purpose as a meeting place for The Trades House. It is also a fantastic wedding venue, offering elegance and class, in the heart of the Merchant City. Hold your special day here and we will ensure it's all you dreamed it to be!
10. Cathedral of St. Kentigern
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By jesusgn90 - Granada, Spain
Beautiful cathedral, one of the oldest (I think actually is the oldest) building in the city. Entrance is for free, which is awesome for people from Spain where we pay for almost all. However, I paid a volunteer price because it's really beautiful to see. Inside the cathedral there are lot of objects and tombs and many other things that make you go back in time and feel like an old Scottish. Once there, you can go down some stairs and you'll found another tiny church,in the center, St Mungo tomb, an old religious that come some centuries ago to Glasgow. Next to the cathedral you can find the Necropolis, also free to see. Recommended visit, must seen place.
