The Top 20 Attractions around Glasgow City
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Glasgow City. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Glasgow City is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 18, 2025
George Square, named after King George III, is the principal civic square in Glasgow. The square was laid out in 1781 and is home to many important buildings, including the …
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Glasgow Cathedral is one of the few medieval cathedrals in Scotland that was not destroyed. That is what makes it so worth seeing.
At this spot, Saint Mungo built a …
At this spot, Saint Mungo built a …
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The monument is dedicated to the inventor of the steam engine. It stands in a prominent position in George Square.
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The Tradeston Footbridge was completed in 2008. It's a balanced canter lever design with a 48 m main span and two 25 m side spans. The curved construction makes the …
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The free-entry Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is a stunning building that opened in 1901. It has 22 galleries which have many fascinating items, including Ancient Egyptian artefacts, taxidermy, and Renaissance art. For more information, visit: glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/kelvingrove-art-gallery-and-museum.
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The Gallery of Modern Art is the main gallery of contemporary art in Glasgow, Scotland. GoMA offers a programme of temporary exhibitions and workshops. GoMA displays work by local and …
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Across the river from the cycle path is Glasgow Botanic Gardens, which are well worth a visit. You find beautiful seasonal gardens and glasshouses containing tropical plants, most notably the …
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This location is a breathtaking testament to nature's beauty, where lush greenery blankets rolling hills and vibrant flowers dot the landscape like splashes casinoromana.ro of paint on a canvas. The …
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Beautiful church and building
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The statue of Lord Roberts in Kelvingrove Park was erected in 1916. It was made by sculptor Henry Poole. The statue commemorates his achievements in the colonial wars of India and Afghanistan, and in the Boer War in South Africa.
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