Glasgow Green - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Parks

Monuments

Fountains

About Glasgow Green

Glasgow Green is the oldest park of Glasgow City. Located in the middle of the city, it contians a number of monuments, fountains and other recreational spaces.

Hotels near Glasgow Green

Hotels to stay near Glasgow Green

Activities Around

Attractions Near Glasgow Green

People's Palace and Winter Gardens

People's Palace and Winter Gardens

0.27km from Glasgow Green

Opened in 1898, People's Palace and Winter Gardens is a museum and glasshouse. At the time of its inception, the building was located in the most unhealthy and over crowded part of the city and it was intended to provide a cultural centre for the people. From the 1940s, it has been the museum of social history, shocasing the story of the people and the city of Glasgow from 1750 to present.

The Barras Market

The Barras Market

0.66km from Glasgow Green

The Barras is a major street and indoor weekend market. The market consists of both indoor and outdoor shops, and the shops here sells anything from fruits and vegetables to antiques and collectables.

Metropolitan Cathedral of St Andrew

Metropolitan Cathedral of St Andrew

1.31km from Glasgow Green

Dedicated to the patron saint of Scotland, Saint Andrew, Metropolitan Cathedral of St Andrew is the seat of the Archbishop of Glasgow. The cathedral was designed in 1814 in the Neo Gothic style by the 19th century prominent architect James Gillespie Graham.

Provand's Lordship

Provand's Lordship

1.48km from Glasgow Green

Provand's Lordship is a medieval historic house museum built in 1471. It is one of the four surviving medieval buildings in Glasgow. The house is furnished with a fine selection of 17th century historic furniture and royal portraits.

St. Mungo Museum Of Religious Life & Art

St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art is a museum of religion. Opened in 1991, it is located inside a medieval castle-complex, the former residence of the bishops of Glasgow. The museum displays artifacts from all of world's major religions.

Glasgow Necropolis

Glasgow Necropolis

1.53km from Glasgow Green

Officially opened in 1833, the Glasgow Necropolis is a Victorian cemetery. 50,000 individuals are buried here. The cemetery is the burial place of many notable Scotish individuals.

Discover More Attractions in Glasgow, Home of Glasgow Green

Glasgow

Glasgow

27 attractions

Most populous city in Scotland. It is the fifth most visited city in United Kingdom.

Location of Glasgow Green

Comments

For more information about Glasgow Green, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow_Green

To view all hotels near Glasgow Green, visit: Hotels near Glasgow Green