Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 2.2 km
Ascend 70 m
Descend 51 m

Experience Glasgow in United Kingdom in a whole new way with our free 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: George V Bridge

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George V Bridge is a three-arched road bridge over the River Clyde in the city centre of Glasgow, Scotland, named after King George V.

Wikipedia: George V Bridge, Glasgow (EN)

604 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 2: La Pasionaria

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Isidora Dolores Ibárruri Gómez, also known as Pasionaria, was a Spanish Republican politician during the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939) and a communist. She is renowned for her slogan ¡No Pasarán!, which she issued during the Battle for Madrid in November 1936.

Wikipedia: Dolores Ibárruri (EN)

321 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: St Andrew's Cathedral

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The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew or Glasgow Metropolitan Cathedral is a Latin Catholic cathedral in the city centre of Glasgow, Scotland. It is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Glasgow. The cathedral, which was designed in 1814 by James Gillespie Graham in the Neo-Gothic style, lies on the north bank of the River Clyde in Clyde Street. St Andrew's Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Glasgow, currently William Nolan. It is dedicated to the patron saint of Scotland, Saint Andrew.

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

757 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 4: 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 5: 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

247 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 6: City Halls & Old Fruitmarket

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Glasgow's City Halls and Old Fruitmarket is a concert hall and former market located on Candleriggs, in the Merchant City, Glasgow, Scotland.

Wikipedia: Glasgow City Halls (EN), Website

149 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 7: Ramshorn Theatre

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The Ramshorn, is a deconsecrated church building located on Ingram Street in the Merchant City area of Glasgow, Scotland. It is home to SCILT, Scotland's National Centre for Languages and the Confucius Institute for Scotland's Schools (CISS), both centres within the University of Strathclyde. The building is owned by the University, which bought the church in 1983 and used it as a theatre and performance space from 1992 until 2011.

Wikipedia: The Ramshorn (EN)

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