George Square, Central square in Glasgow, United Kingdom
The square contains monuments and statues dedicated to Scottish figures, including Robert Burns, James Watt, and Sir Walter Scott throughout its grounds.
George Square, established in 1781 and named after King George III, became a focal point for civil demonstrations, including the 1919 protest for reduced working hours.
The Municipal Chambers building on George Square displays Victorian architectural elements with its ornate stone carvings and grand proportions from its 1889 completion.
Located next to Queen Street Station, the square offers direct access to transportation connections and stands near numerous restaurants and shopping locations.
The George Square Cenotaph, unveiled in 1924, holds annual Remembrance Day ceremonies and stands as a memorial to First World War casualties.
Location: Glasgow City
GPS coordinates: 55.86111,-4.25028
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:59
Glasgow combines medieval structures with Victorian architecture and modern cultural buildings. The city offers photographers a mix of Gothic churches, sandstone buildings, and green spaces along the River Clyde. The route includes the 12th-century cathedral and the adjacent Necropolis with its monuments on a hillside. Kelvingrove Museum displays Spanish Baroque architecture, while the University of Glasgow presents Gothic towers and courtyards. The Botanic Gardens house Victorian glasshouses with iron and glass structures. The Riverside Museum documents the city's industrial history, and modern venues like the SSE Hydro and Clyde Auditorium complete the route. The collection covers religious, academic, and industrial architecture, along with parks and cemeteries.
Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington
157 m
Glasgow City Chambers
95 m
Gallery of Modern Art
171 m
Glasgow Cenotaph
65 m
Statue of James Watt
59 m
24 George Square
99 m
Equestrian statue of Queen Victoria
59 m
Scott Monument
6 m
Equestrian statue of Prince Albert
55 m
1-7 George Square, General Post Office
83 m
24 St Vincent Place, The Citizen Building
152 m
Statue of John Moore
22 m
Anchor Building
129 m
Merchants' House
102 m
2 St Vincent Place, Bank Of Scotland
102 m
1–40 Royal Exchange Square
151 m
Statue of Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde
24 m
Statue of James Oswald
73 m
Statue of Robert Burns
17 m
Statue of William Ewart Gladstone
31 m
Statue of Robert Peel
65 m
Statue of Thomas Campbell
27 m
Statue of Thomas Graham
66 m
40 George Square, Copthorne Hotel
78 m
George Square, Lamp Standards
14 m
9 George Square, Lomond House
87 m
11 George Square, Tourist Office
76 m
207 Ingram Street
146 mReviews
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