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Glasgow Cathedral

Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0RH, Scotland
44-141-552-6891
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Ranked #22 of 147 attractions in Glasgow
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: The medieval Glasgow Cathedral has been in constant use for worship for over 800 years, and is of great architectural and historic interest.... more » Owner description: The medieval Glasgow Cathedral has been in constant use for worship for over 800 years, and is of great architectural and historic interest. Highlights include one of the finest post-war collections of stained glass windows in Britain, and the ceiling in the Blackadder Aisle which was built around 1500 by Archbishop Blackadder. Cared for by Historic Scotland and open to visitors throughout the year from 9.30am except Sundays when it is open at 1pm. Recitals and special family events are a regular feature. Closing times vary seasonally. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW via mobile

Absolutely beautiful. I spent a good 3hrs hanging out at this place taking photos. Its a pretty amazing place for a cathedral. This and the Necropolis are the biggest MUST dos in glasgow

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

The Glasgow Cathedral is a very nice addition to the city. I enjoyed my stroll in it and would recommend a visit for those in Glasgow.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

This attraction is free, like the many museums in Glasgow. Some of the finest examples of stained glass are here, along with wonderful stone and wood architecture. Docents are available to answer questions, and photograph-taking is encouraged. It is a long walk from the center city, or a short walk from the High Street stop (Queen Street station). No public... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Really laid back cathedral and rather dull. First impression was it was empty. Easy to find and helpful staff was willing to explain and guide visitors. Work going on outside but this does not interfere with your tour. Quiet place to come for prayer.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

we visited not only the Glasgow Cathedral , but also the Multi Religious Centre on the same trip and its only a few yards across the square . Both were extremely interesting and most uplifting.. a similar atmosphere to St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast .

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Beautiful, historic site. Worth a visit. Make sure to go to the Necropolis afterwards to get a better view of the Cathedral and the city.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Well, this cathedral may have a compelling history, the inside is not that impressive. It really depends on the other cathedrals you may have visited, if you enjoy this one. Having been in Rome, Paris etc. this cathedralis only worth a quick look around.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013 via mobile

This cathedral is a must see in Glasgow. It is very large and gothic. The stained glass windows and main building are quite spectacular.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

The surroundings such as the garden and the necropolis is to see. The building is not the most spectacular but still impressive.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Wonderful cathedral with great architecture: brilliant soaring pillars, an excellent range of monuments and some very interesting stained glass. Would have liked a guided tour but not available on the Saturday we were there. Excellent selection of well priced postcards. Some very interesting crypts- don't miss them.

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