Metropolitan Cathedral of St Andrew - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Metropolitan Cathedral of St Andrew

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.

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Gallery of Modern Art Glasgow

Gallery of Modern Art Glasgow

0.53km from Metropolitan Cathedral of St Andrew

Gallery of Modern Art is the main exhibition venue for contemporary arts in Glasgow. The gallery displays works from local and international artists and offers temporary exhibitions and workshops.

Buchanan Street

Buchanan Street

0.6km from Metropolitan Cathedral of St Andrew

Renowned for Victorian architecture, Buchanan Street is one of the main shopping streets in Glasgow. Located at the heart of Glasgow's shopping district, more upmarket shops are the highlight of Buchanan Street.

George Square

George Square

0.67km from Metropolitan Cathedral of St Andrew

Named after King George III, George Square is surrounded by architecturally important buildings. It is the principal civic square in the city of Glasgow, and one of the six squares in the city center. The square has a collection of important statues and monuments, and it is the venue for musical events, light shows, ceremonies, sporting celebrations, political gatherings etc..

The Barras Market

The Barras Market

1km from Metropolitan Cathedral of St Andrew

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.

People's Palace and Winter Gardens

People's Palace and Winter Gardens

1.1km from Metropolitan Cathedral of St Andrew

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.

Provand's Lordship

Provand's Lordship

1.27km from Metropolitan Cathedral of St Andrew

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.

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