Location: Glasgow
Top Things to do in Glasgow
Things to do in Glasgow, Scotland: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
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. Garnethill Synagogue
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
2. Glasgow Cathedral
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4.5 based on 2,963 reviews
The medieval Glasgow Cathedral has been in constant use for worship for over 800 years, and is of great architectural and historic interest. Highlights include one of the finest post-war collections of stained glass windows in Britain, and the ceiling in the Blackadder Aisle which was built around 1500 by Archbishop Blackadder. Cared for by Historic Scotland and open to visitors throughout the year from 9.30am except Sundays when it is open at 1pm. Recitals and special family events are a regular feature. Closing times vary seasonally.
Reviewed By 743iftikhara
We arrived 2 days earlier than our guided Scotland and Ireland tour. These are the things everyone must do here. The Glasgow Cathedral, The Necropolis and the Tennent's Brewery. Tennent's Lager is on tap in every bar in Scotland and Ireland. Even if you dont like beer. You must have a pint from a tap. At the Cathedral, St. Mungo , Glasgow's patron saint from the 6th century, lies buried under the slabs of the church, we met a gentleman volunteer who took us on a tour and was a wealth of knowledge. He refused to accept money. Find a volunteer/guide. You will not return as the same person. The Necropolis is so amazing. Read up on it before you go. Also get on the hop on hop off to see other sites. Its cheap. You will not regret it. (We went in 2017) Need at least 2 to 3 days.
3. Glasgow Central Mosque
4. 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
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Cathedral of St. Luke
8. St George's Tron
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4.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Lisboeta56 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
I cannot tell you how moved I was when I came across this wee church near Nelson Mandela place. I've walked by it for years en route to shopping or coffee. Ramp on 1 side, 3 steps on the other. amazing peace and calm inside. Part church and then the Wild Olive cafe with a range of homemade soups, sandwiches etc. Free table water and glasses as you sit down. Lots of christian artwork around the place and we saw an artist at work. WC is downstairs and clean and I think there is a lift. This is now our go-to place for coffee and a quiet sit down. Very near Queen St rail station and George Sq.
9. Saint Alphonsus
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Al-Furqan Mosque
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3.5 based on 3 reviews
Al-Furqan Mosque is located in the Woodside district of central Glasgow. It is the second biggest mosque in the Glasgow after Glasgow Central Mosque. The building can accommodate 500 worshipers.
