Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #11 in Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Number of sights 8 sights
Distance 7.6 km
Ascend 149 m
Descend 100 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: Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre/Gallery

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The Sharmanka Kinetic Gallery is a theatre of kinetic sculpture, in Glasgow, Scotland. The museum features mechanical figures which perform shows.

Wikipedia: Sharmanka Kinetic Gallery (EN)

143 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 2: Tron Theatre

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The Tron Theatre is located in Glasgow, Scotland. The theatre was formerly known as the Tron Kirk. It began as the Collegiate Church of Our Lady and St. Anne.

Wikipedia: Tron Theatre (EN), Website

1272 meters / 15 minutes

Sight 3: The Lady Well

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The Lady Well is a holy well in Glasgow in Scotland.

Wikipedia: Lady Well (EN)

1197 meters / 14 minutes

Sight 4: Barrowland Ballroom

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Barrowland Ballroom Rob Sinclair / CC BY-SA 2.0

The Barrowland Ballroom is an entertainment venue, dance hall and music venue located in the Calton district in Glasgow, Scotland.

Wikipedia: Barrowland Ballroom (EN), Website

984 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 5: Glasgow Green

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Glasgow Green is a park in the east end of Glasgow, Scotland, on the north bank of the River Clyde. Established in the 15th century, it is the oldest park in the city. It connects to the south via the St Andrew's Suspension Bridge.

Wikipedia: Glasgow Green (EN)

1832 meters / 22 minutes

Sight 6: Bellgrove Hotel (closed)

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The Bellgrove Hotel is a category B listed building in the Gallowgate area of Glasgow. The hotel became notorious as a homeless hostel due to the poor living conditions it provides after a number of press and media reports and it was prominently mentioned during a debate in the Scottish Parliament on 16 December 2014.

Wikipedia: Bellgrove Hotel (EN)

600 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 7: St. Anne's

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St. Anne's

St Anne's Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in Glasgow, Scotland, in the Archdiocese of Glasgow. The parish church, situated on Whitevale Street in the Dennistoun area, is a category A listed building.

Wikipedia: St Anne's Church, Glasgow (EN)

1583 meters / 19 minutes

Sight 8: Alexandra Park

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Alexandra Park David Farrell / CC BY 2.0

Alexandra Park is a public park in the East End of Glasgow, Scotland. It is located in Dennistoun, 2 miles (3 km) east of the city centre. Named after Princess Alexandra of Denmark, it opened in 1870. The highest point of the park gives views north to Ben Lomond and south to the Tinto Hills. The park is generally open from dawn to dusk daily, but the facilities inside the park have separate opening and closing times accordingly.

Wikipedia: Alexandra Park, Glasgow (EN)

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