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This is one of the most popular art galleries in the city. Fronted by imposing Corinthian columns and housing four distinct galleries inside, each of which is devoted to an element: fire, air, earth, and water. The earth collection is most popular, focusing on works from Scottish artists such as John Bellamy and Ken Curry. The top-floor air gallery offers some recent cutting-edge paintings and three-dimensional pieces, and the elaborately decorated café on this floor is an intriguing place to take a break.
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Designed by celebrated local Rennie Mackintosh, who drew the plans for the home to enter a contest in 1901, this house wasn't actually built until the mid-1990s. Several permanent exhibitions are on display in rooms such as the Music Room and the Oval Room, most showing Mackintosh's designs and some of his crafts and drawings. But the main exhibit here is the house itself, with stark contrasts, ornate metalwork, and massive doors leading to graceful balconies.
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Opened in 1807, this is the oldest public museum in Scotland. The facility is spacious and topped with a specially made roof that lets in plenty of natural light. Part of the University of Glasgow, the gallery showcases several schools of art, including 16th and 17th century paintings, British and French paintings from 1700-1840, Scottish Colourists, and the Whistler Collection. There is also an interesting assortment of Roman coins and a group of dinosaur fossils.
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You can't miss the facade of this landmark, with its red sandstone walls and high, majestic turrets. Another point of interest is the road leading to the back entrance; though some will tell you the building was accidentally built backwards, the truth is, the position of the road changed at the last minute. Whether entered from the back or the front, you won't be disappointed by the well-organized collection of great paintings by Botticelli, Rembrandt, Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso. You'll also find suits of armor and sections on natural history.
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This gallery has an impressive collection of Italian works from the 16th and 17th centuries as well as modern, pop art works. In addition to a high-quality permanent exhibit, there are temporary galleries that frequently host shows by regional young artists and better-known names.
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Pollok House
2060 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow, UK - Scotland G43 1AT · 141-649-7151
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Set in a stately 18th century mansion, the Pollok House can be found amid the rolling hills of Pollok Country Park. Terraces and pavilions grace the exterior, offering splendid views that complement the fine paintings inside. The collection has works from great Spanish artists such as Signorelli (don't miss his Pieta in the main corridor), El Greco, and Goya. Each room in the house showcases lovely antique furniture in addition to paintings and sculptures, and the library holds numerous rare old books.
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This Russian-style gallery is a popular tourist stop in Glasgow thanks to its unique blend of art, music, and drama. The works on display here are called kinetic sculptures, meaning they move thanks to mechanical levers, wheels and pulleys. During special shows, sets, lighting, and music come together to create an artistic spectacle.
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A must for anyone fascinated by religious history, this museum is said to be the only one in the world that chronicles all of the major faiths. Its biggest draw is Dali's famous painting "Christ of St. John of the Cross," but there is much more to be seen here, including art representing native American, Egyptian, African, and Oriental beliefs. In the back of the medieval castle-like exterior, you'll find the only Zen garden in the United Kingdom.
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This is Glasgow's most extensive and diverse museum. Bequeathed to the city in 1944 by Sir William Burrell, the collection includes impressionist paintings by Degas, Bellini, and Sisley as well as Greek and Roman artifacts, Chinese urns from several dynasties, elaborate tapestries, ceramics, and more. A rotating selection of approximately 3,000 of the 8,000 items are displayed at once. One of the most popular is the Warwick Vase, a Roman marble urn once owned by the Emperor Hadrian.
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The highlight of the Glasgow School of Art is The Mackintosh Gallery, which is considered the best example of famous Glaswegian architect Rennie Mackintosh's bold style of design. Though many come to see the building itself, it also hosts varied exhibitions and often displays cutting-edge works from students at the school. Don't miss the exhibit of Mackintosh's own paintings.
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