It's not a bad walk from the center of town, and well worth the effort. The views are stunning and it's unique. See the cathedral and then walk up the hill to the Necropolis -- prepare to take spectacular pictures.
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The Necropolis
50 Cathedral Square, Glasgow G4 0UZ, Scotland
(Merchant City)
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As featured in 3 days in Glasgow
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Ranked #15 of 149 attractions in Glasgow
Type: Cemeteries
Activities: Walking
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
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The Necropolis, Glasgow's Victorian City of the Dead, is a vast and grand cemetery modeled on Père-Lachaise in Paris. Described as one of the most...
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The Necropolis, Glasgow's Victorian City of the Dead, is a vast and grand cemetery modeled on Père-Lachaise in Paris. Described as one of the most significant cemeteries in Europe, it is a major visitor attraction and patrolled by Park Rangers. Heritage Trail maps are available to guide the visitor to the memorials and tombs of some of Glasgow's most eminent citizens.
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Parker, Colorado
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My wife and I thought this was worth the trip and the hike up the hill. This was a stop on the CityBus Tour and well worth it. If you don't get creeped out by old cemeteries, this one has great views and really old (and huge) monuments.
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The views over the city and the cathedral are amazing....not to mention the old tombs and statuary! Add to that a parklike setting and it makes for a lovely visit (notwithstanding it's a cemetery). If you see the cathedral, it's well worth the short walk to the necropolis. You won't be disappointed.
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Newfoundland, Canada
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It may be weird to say but my favourite site in Glasgow was the necropolis. It is an attractive site, with interesting monuments and wonderful views out over the city. I did not find much in Glasgow that exceeded my expectations, but the necropolis did.
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Los Angeles, California
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The most beautiful headstones dating back to the early 1800s make a moving testament to the elite who lived in Glasgow. This majestic hill overlooks the ancient Cathedral and should not be missed.
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you can book a tour for this graveyard it is well worth it as the guides know their stuff. You will find amazing people buried here from all walks of life again great views over the city but wrap up warm it is very exposed.
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Some might consider this a slightly off-the-wall destination in terms of sightseeing, but it's a fantastic experience and visual treat. Anyone interested in photography will find lots of cool shots here, and there are lots of different views and vistas for everyone to enjoy. Highly recommended.
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Skipton, United Kingdom
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We decided to add this in to our visit of the Cathedral ( which is next door) and it was a lovely addition ,as the weather was bright and sunny.The Necropolis captures some of the history of Glasgow with large gothic tombstones ,winding up a hill above the Cathedral .Some of the stones are crumbling but restoration work is underway...
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I never thought that I may say that the graveyard is beautifull but... the Necropolis is stunning! It's just like you are going back in time. It is wonderful.
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Coolest cemetary ive ever seen in my life! Amazing views and amazing headstones. Do not miss this! Oh and its free. My favorite word! :)
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