Glasgow, Industrial metropolis in western Scotland.
Description
Glasgow is a city in Scotland that spreads along the Clyde, where Victorian sandstone buildings stand next to modern glass facades. Green spaces appear throughout, from small squares to large parks with old trees.
History
A small religious settlement grew into a trading port from the 12th century, becoming wealthy through tobacco trade with America in the 1700s. Industrialization in the 19th century turned it into a center for shipbuilding.
Culture
People gather in the pubs to hear live music almost every night of the week, and the local accent is one of the strongest in Scotland. Families spend weekends in the parks, often bringing blankets and food when the weather allows.
Practical
The subway runs in a circle connecting most neighborhoods, and many places of interest sit within or near this loop. Walking works well for exploring the center and the riverfront areas.
Did you know?
The city has more parks and green space per person than any other large British city. Some of the subway stations are so close together that you can see the next one from the previous stop.
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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...
Ibrox Stadium
3.8 km
Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington
166 m
Glasgow School of Art
1 km
Glasgow Cathedral
996 m
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
2.7 km
Glasgow Necropolis
1.2 km
Riverside Museum
3.5 km
Barrowland Ballroom
1.1 km
Burrell Collection
4.9 km
Glasgow Green
1.4 km
Cathkin Park
3.5 km
BBC Pacific Quay
2.6 km
Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery
2.6 km
Willow Tearooms
803 m
Glasgow Museum of Transport
2.9 km
Glasgow Science Centre
2.8 km
Glasgow Tower
2.7 km
Finnieston Crane
2.2 km
Lesser Hampden
4 km
Clyde Arc
2.1 km
Braehead
7.4 km
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
941 m
Buchanan Street
252 m
O2 Academy Glasgow
1.3 km
Kelvingrove Park
2.4 km
Hutchesontown C
1.5 km
Holyrood Secondary School
3.2 km
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