21 Must-Visit Attractions in Glasgow
With Scotland’s largest city comes an appealing array of attractions. Glasgow, with its quintessential Scottish charm and magnificent architecture, is a cultural playground. Medieval buildings, raved about art collections, marble staircases and cracking music venues — the city ticks every box. Here, we round up 21 of the most desirable spots worth exploring.
1. GoMA
Building, Art Gallery
2. Glasgow Science Centre
Museum
Mural Tour
A telling portrayal of Glasgow’s glistening art scene, the Mural Tour is your chance to meander around the city streets appreciating local artists such as Rogue One and Smug. From balloon-led taxis to massive tigers, Banksy has some serious Scottish competition.
3. Glasgow Necropolis
Cemetery
4. The Corinthian
Bar, Brasserie, Restaurant, Nightclub, Contemporary, European, British
Strategically located in the hip Merchant City area, The Corinthian boasts all the bells and whistles! From the pukka interior accents and lavish cocktails at the Tellers Bar to the Harlem Jazz-era feels of the casino, more-ish food, and hypnotic live music nights, there’s no bad hand with this one. Swanky beyond belief.
5. Kelvingrove
Art Gallery, Building, Museum
6. People’s Palace And Winters Gardens
Museum
7. Provand’s Lordship
Museum
8. Riverside Museum
Museum
9. Britannia Panopticon
Music Venue
10. City Chambers
Building
11. Fossil Grove
Museum
12. Glasgow Cathedral
Cathedral, Church
13. The Barras
Market
14. The Hunterian Museum
Museum
15. The Waverley
Building
The Mackintosh Trail
If time permits, a tour of the works of Glaswegian architect, designer and all around creative Charles Rennie Mackintosh, is advised. The Lighthouse (his first public commission), Mackintosh House, House For An Art Lover, Glasgow School Of Art, Scotland Street School Museum and The Hill House all possess his iconic stamp.
16. Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre
Art Gallery, Theater
17. Botanic Gardens And Kibble Palace
Botanical Garden
18. WEST Brewery
Brewery, Building
19. King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut
Music Venue
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