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Glasgow Cathedral

Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0RH, Scotland
44-141-552-6891
As featured in Glasgow for free
Ranked #16 of 159 attractions in Glasgow
4.5 of 5 stars 107 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
Fee: No
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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Leeds, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Lucky to be visiting while the organist was either rehearsing for a recital or giving one - beautiful music which accompanied our tour. Lovely arches in the Blacader Aisle. More

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Hamilton, Bermuda
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

The cathedral is definitely one of the musts for a tourist trip to Glasgow. It is laid out nicely and the surrounding gardens are very well kept. The interior is in great shape and access is allowed to all areas of the cathedral. I recommend it. More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

i love the cathedral for all sorts of reasons. i like to pick family names from grave stones and plaques inside and google the history of the families. when you consider the history of this building its amazing its still here. saved by the city stonemasons from destruction during the reformation, its worth a deeper look. More

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Ottawa, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Absolutely gorgeous old building. If you're interested in the history of Glasgow, the history of the Church or architecture generally, you should really check it out. It is also conveniently located near to Glasgow's oldest house, the Necropolis, and the St. Mungo's Museum of Religious Life and Art. More

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Kentallen, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

This was one of the least intersting or uplifting buidlings we saw in Galsgow. More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Caught between wars and reformations, Catholics and Protestants, the Cathedral is a huge church, with different chambers and chapels inside. It is the burial place of St Mungo. It is a beautiful building to visit. More

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See 17 more reviews by Vassilis-Manoussos for Glasgow
west yorkshire
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

This Cathedral is very different to the big Cathedral churches found in England in that it is very quiet with a very restrained interior. I love going down to the St Mungo tomb with its vivid tapestry - such a contrast to the grey stone surrounding it. its nice to combine a visit here was a long explore of the... More

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See 7 more reviews by greccophile for Glasgow
Gatineau, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

This Cathedral really is a must see if you are in the city Centre. Absolutely stunning and amazing to see a building that has survived for over 600 years! Lots of history to learn if you are part of a guided tour. (We listened in on one) but it is also amazing to visit solo just to admire the windows... More

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Morecambe, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

A place in which to sit and ponder or wander around admiring the architecture and artifacts More

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london
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Glasgow Cathedral. St Ninian had blessed the ground for burials and planted a cross in 397. A church had been here since King David saw the dedication stone in 1136. There appears to have been an earlier church when St Mungo (St Kentigern) was buried here in 603. Although the stained glass seems to have been here since 1947. There... More

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