Glasgow, Scotland

June 19, 2009 by admin  
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Glasgow is a major port and the largest city in Scotland. It is found on the River Clyde in the western part of the country. The main landmarks in Glasgow are the Trades House, the Cathedral, the Hunterian Museum, and the Burrell Collection.

The Burrell Collection showcases a vast array of artworks from many different parts of the world. It contains over 9,000 pieces of art that were collected by William Burrell. The Gallery of Modern Art or GoMA is a contemporary art gallery that displays works from local and international artists. The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery features the collection of William Hunter, which was given to the University of Glasgow in 1738.

Glasgow Cathedral is where the first bishop of the ancient Strathclyde kingdom, St. Kentigern or Mungo, is believed to have been buried in AD 612.

Glasgow is also the largest retail centre outside of London. Argyll Arcade is one of Britain’s oldest shopping areas. It was built in 1827 and houses 32 jewellery shops. The Merchant City and the West End offers travellers a number of bookstores, second-hand clothing boutiques, and antiques stores. The Barras is a street market on the East End where cheap antiques, clothing and food can be purchased. The popular items in this place are Celtic jewelleries, whisky and golfing equipment. There’s also an Italian centre that has cafes and restaurants.

If you are from outside the EU, you must first secure a visa in order to travel in Scotland. There is an airport in Glasgow that accommodates flights from all over the world.

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