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The Necropolis

3,297 Reviews

#20 of 307 things to do in Glasgow

Sights & Landmarks, Cemeteries

Closes in 3 min: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

50 Cathedral Square, Glasgow G4 0UZ, Scotland

Open today: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Average6%
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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...more

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50 Cathedral Square, Glasgow G4 0UZ, Scotland

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Ways to Experience The Necropolis

Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour

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3-Hour Private Glasgow Essentials Tour

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silkxr

123

Reviewed yesterday

Worth it for the view of the cathedral

I'm not really into visiting graves but there were definitely some impressive headstones. The best thing was the view of the cathedral though. Not a long hike, but it can be quite steep if you take the shortcuts.

Date of experience: August 2019

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Scooter C

Glasgow, United Kingdom

6327

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

I love this place!

When anyone comes to visit, I take them to here if it isn’t bucketing. It’s just so, so interesting (especially to North American’s) and the history is fab. I’m a photographer and it’s heaven. The best views of Glasgow are also from here. Absolutely visit!

Date of experience: March 2019

Thank Scooter C

susanZ3339CX

Perth, Australia

4314

Reviewed 4 days ago

Makes you realise how old Glasgow is

We could have spent longer hear, 2 hours wasnt enough especialy if you include the church and the surrounding buildings all worthy of spending time

Date of experience: August 2019

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Alpa Y

Reviewed 5 days ago

Must see!

Visited the cathedral and the cemetery. Definitely one of the unique cemeteries I’ve been to so far. Highly recommend climbing on the top of the cliff to get a 360 panoramic view of Glasgow!

Date of experience: August 2019

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AmarillaArvika

Arvika, Sweden

21886

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Well worth the climb

This is a must for Glasgow, right by the cathedral which is also worth looking at. If you climb all the way up the hill, you have magnificent views of the cathedral and all of Glasgow. Beautiful!

Date of experience: August 2019

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Michael W

Preston, United Kingdom

555234

Reviewed 1 week ago

Amazing Place Overlooking Glasgow

We were on a weekend break in Glasgow and our had a view towards the Necroppolis so we agreed that we had to go and have a look around here. The Necropolis is situated high up on hills overlooking Glasgow the place is huge and...More

Date of experience: August 2019

1 Thank Michael W

VISHTASP

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Gothic must visit site

Located just next to the glasgow cathederal, the metropolis is a must visit. A brief uphill climb gets you to the old tombstones of famous Scots buried there. Reminiscent of the Roman architecture in many of the tombs. The view of the city from the...More

Date of experience: August 2019

1 Thank VISHTASP

staciNsofia

Long Beach, California

Reviewed 1 week ago

A Glasgow must-see!!

The Necropolis graveyard is high atop Glasgow above the gorgeous Cathedral up a winding path. Come early if you can, when there’s still some fog, to really feel the age, spirit, and stories spanning centuries of Glasgow’s history. Enjoy wonderful 360 views before winding back...More

Date of experience: July 2019

1 Thank staciNsofia

Jan W

Canada

9023

Reviewed 1 week ago

Worth a visit- I will have to go back!

I ran out of time after the Cathedral- to take in all of the Necropolis- so I only took a few pictures- really want to go back and take one of the guided tours-looks amazing just what little I did see!

Date of experience: July 2019

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_belinda_h_2_o

Oakville, Canada

313

Reviewed 1 week ago

Beautiful view of the city

Beautiful view of the city, and of the many graves on this hill. It was sunny, and very calm when we went early in the morning. Very beautiful.

Date of experience: June 2019

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