Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #5 in Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 2.8 km
Ascend 25 m
Descend 30 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: Nelson's Monument

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The Nelson Monument located within Glasgow Green is a commemorative obelisk built in honour of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, who had died at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805. Funds of £2,075 were raised by subscription, and the foundation stone of the monument was laid with full ceremony on 1 August 1806, on the anniversary of the battle of Aboukir. The monument was finished on 7 August 1807, believed to be the first completed in the UK. It was decorated with four flags, a large crowd watched, and ships at the Broomielaw had their flags hoisted all day. A decision had not then been made on intended inscriptions.

Wikipedia: Nelson Monument, Glasgow (EN)

347 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 2: People's Palace

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People's Palace No machine-readable author provided. Finlay McWalter assumed (based on copyright claims). / CC BY-SA 3.0

The People's Palace and Winter Gardens in Glasgow, Scotland, is a museum and glasshouse situated in Glasgow Green, and was opened on 22 January 1898 by The 5th Earl of Rosebery.

Wikipedia: People's Palace, Glasgow (EN), Website

574 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 3: 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)

1452 meters / 17 minutes

Sight 4: Citizens' Theatre

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Citizens' Theatre Chris Haikney / CC BY 2.5

The Citizens Theatre, in what was the Royal Princess's Theatre, is the creation of James Bridie and is based in Glasgow, Scotland, as a principal producing theatre. The theatre includes a 500-seat Main Auditorium, and has also included various studio theatres over time.

Wikipedia: Citizens Theatre (EN)

407 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 5: Glasgow Central Mosque

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Glasgow Central Mosque No machine-readable author provided. Finlay McWalter assumed (based on copyright claims). / CC BY-SA 3.0

Glasgow Central Mosque is located on the south bank of the River Clyde in the Gorbals district of central Glasgow. The website "Muslims in Britain" classifies the Glasgow Central Mosque as Deobandi.

Wikipedia: Glasgow Central Mosque (EN)

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