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Bank of Scotland
110-120 St. Vincent St, Glasgow, UK - Scotland G2 5ER · 141-221-7071
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This stellar example of neo-classical design is noteworthy for its massive proportions, with massive columns and tall windows. Carved lions' heads jut out unexpectedly, and some interesting memorials and plaques related to merchant and banking history are located in the spacious interior.
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Dead center in Glasgow's financial district is a square devoted to statues of many key figures, including Queen Victoria, Robert Burns (Scotland's national poet), James Watt (inventor of the steam engine), and Scotland's favorite son, renowned author Sir Walter Scott. This attractive square is flanked by ornate Renaissance-style buildings and this is a great place to take a sightseeing breather while learning about key historic figures. This is also a popular meeting place for locals.
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This large, evocative cemetery is the final resting place for many of Glasgow's most revered dignitaries and famous citizens. With its hilltop views and position next to the River Clyde, this is one of the loveliest sights in the area. The obelisk for John Knox juts higher than the rest at 200 feet. Also, look for the Bridge of Sighs, named for all of the mourners who have traversed it.
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This stadium is said to be the oldest football stadium in the world and it is host to the national soccer team of Scotland, as well as the Queen's Park Football Club. Operating since 1867, Hampden also claims the record for the largest attendance at a sporting event in Britain, when almost 150,000 showed up to watch Scotland and England battle it out in 1937. Though still in operation, the stadium is currently under renovation thanks to lottery funds from the United Kingdom Millennium Commission.
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Kelvin Walkway
start at Eildon St and Woodlands Ro, Glasgow, UK - Scotland
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Flanking the River Kelvin, this five-mile stroll takes you through parks, business areas, and a wildlife sanctuary, showcasing along the way numerous kinds of plants and wildlife. You'll see the Botanic Gardens, the Clyde Canal, a rolling golf course, and the Kelvin Aqueduct. This area is popular for joggers and cyclists, as well as for tourists who enjoy beautiful and varied scenery.
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With more than one million books and documents filling its shelves, this is Europe's largest reference library. Open since 1911 and named for Stephen Mitchell, who made a fortune in tobacco. The hallmark of the building is its majestic dome, which features the visage of Minerva, goddess of wisdom.
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The Lighthouse
11 Mitchell Ln, Glasgow, UK - Scotland G1 3NU · 141-221-6362
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After opening in July 1999, this project (Scotland's Centre for Architecture, Design and The City), has gained popularity as a visitor destination. With a changing array of exhibits filling gallery spaces, hundreds of educational workshops, conference facilities, and a year-long slate of events, concerts, and lectures, the Lighthouse is reaching out to the community and informing them about the city's architectural and design developments.
Our Sightseeing category provides a feast for the eyes. Why? Because most all of our selections are famous places that you can view and take pictures of to show everyone back home. Landmarks, sculptures, historic homes, historic districts, cemeteries, water fountains, and statues are just a hint of the sights we've selected.
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