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Glasgow, GLG Landmarks and Historic Sites
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Landmarks and Historic Sites in Glasgow, GLG, Scotland.
Glasgow's cathedral, also known as St. Mungo's Cathedral, stands on sacred grounds dating to 500 AD. The first stone church was built on the site in the 12th century, and is a well-executed example of Gothic architecture. Its steeple holds a grand bell measuring 12 feet around, damaged accidently in 1789 but repaired anew with great care by artisans in London.
Glasgow University was founded in 1451 by Pope Nicholas V, originally as an addition to the city's cathedral. By the 17th century it warranted its own buildings due to increasing secularisation and the effects of the protestant reformation. It is the second oldest university in Scotland, and was a pivotal gathering place for scholars and thinkers during the Scottish Revolution and the Industrial Revolution.
Once located outside the city on an excess of farmland, Barlinnie Prison has now been encircled by the growing city of Glasgow. This is the last surviving 19th century prison of Glasgow's original eight. Still in operation, Barlinnie was built to hold up to 1,000 inmates, but the total population regularly surpasses that number.
The centre of the city, Glasgow's George Square was initially developed in 1781, and is where the grand City Chambers are located. Since 1872 it has been designated for the use of the public to enjoy.
The Glasgow Science Centre is a hands-on, interactive experience. Several exhibits confound and entertain the imagination, and live shows featuring the wonders of the earth's elements highlight the nature of the planet. The centre also has a planetarium and an IMAX theatre.
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