Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #8 in Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 3.5 km
Ascend 82 m
Descend 63 m

Experience Glasgow in United Kingdom in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in GlasgowIndividual Sights in Glasgow

Sight 1: Kelvingrove Park

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Kelvingrove Park is a public park located on the River Kelvin in the West End of the city of Glasgow, Scotland, containing the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Wikipedia: Kelvingrove Park (EN)

655 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 2: Hunterian Art Gallery

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The Hunterian is a complex of museums located in and operated by the University of Glasgow in Glasgow, Scotland. It is the oldest museum in Scotland. It covers the Hunterian Museum, the Hunterian Art Gallery, the Mackintosh House, the Zoology Museum and the Anatomy Museum, which are all located in various buildings on the main campus of the university in the west end of Glasgow.

Wikipedia: Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery (EN)

305 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: Wellington Church

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Wellington Church

Wellington Church is a congregation and parish church of the Church of Scotland, serving part of the Hillhead area of Glasgow, Scotland. The building is located on University Avenue, Glasgow, opposite the University of Glasgow.

Wikipedia: Wellington Church (EN)

974 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 4: Kelvinside Memorial Church

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Kelvinbridge Parish Church, also known as the Kelvin Stevenson Memorial Church, is a Church of Scotland parish church, serving part of the North Kelvinside area of Glasgow, Scotland. The church is within the Church of Scotland's Presbytery of Glasgow.

Wikipedia: Kelvin Stevenson Memorial Church (EN)

739 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 5: St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral

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The Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin, commonly called St Mary's Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church. It is located on the Great Western Road, in the west end of Glasgow, Scotland. The current building was opened on 9 November 1871 as St Mary's Episcopal Church and was completed in 1893 when the spire was completed. The architect was Sir Gilbert Scott. It was raised to cathedral status in 1908. The total height of the cathedral is 63 metres. The church structure is protected as a category A listed building.

Wikipedia: St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow (EN)

795 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 6: St Columba

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St Columba's Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Woodside, Glasgow, Scotland. It was completed in 1941 and designed by Gillespie, Kidd & Coia. It is situated on Hopehill Road south west of Garscube Road. From 2005 until 2016 it was served by priests from the Dominican Order. Since 2016 it has been served by the Holy Ghost Fathers. It is a category A listed building.

Wikipedia: St Columba's Catholic Church, Glasgow (EN)

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