Glasgow Tourist Information
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931 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow, G3 7TQ
Tel: + 44 (0) 141 334 4000
Fax: + 44 (0) 141 339 9000
About Glasgow
Glasgow and its breathtaking surrounding countryside is inarguably one of Europe's most exciting destinations for vacations and short breaks, providing the discerning and cultivated traveller with a host of cultural gems to discover in this vibrant city of international significance.
| Home to some of the finest ornate Victorian
buildings in the UK, Glasgow is an architectural paradise adorned
with striking red and silver sandstone edifices and Italiante and
Grecian Churches juxtaposed with medieval steeples, neo-gothic towers
and Charles Rennie Mackintosh's exquisite collection of Art Nouveau
buildings. From elegant Georgian Terraces in the West End to a glistening
collection of groundbreaking landmarks such as The Clyde Auditorium
(1999) and Glasgow Science Centre (1999), it is no surprise that Glasgow
was awarded The UK City of Architecture and Design in 1999. |
 Scotland Street Museum |
With an excellent array of visitor attractions tailored for all age-groups and interests, visitors to Glasgow are captivated with what this magnificent city has to offer, from a breathtaking portfolio of contemporary art at the Lighthouse and Gallery of Modern Art to the futuristic Glasgow Science Centre featuring an awe-inspiring display of tactile scientific and technological exhibits in the Science Mall. Glasgow unveils its rich cultural heritage in its 13 municipal museums (free entry), where visitors are intrigued with various curiosities and artefacts pertaining to Glasgow Life, from breathtaking frescos at The St Mungo's Museum of Religious Life and Kelvingrove Art Gallery in Museum (Re-opening in Summer 2006) to colossal displays that commemorate Glasgow's shipbuilding and seafaring past at The Tall Ship, Clyde Built Heritage Centre and Museum of Transport.
For entertainment and leisure, Glasgow's cosmopolitan city centre is
a treasure trove for those seeking retail therapy, fine dining or a night
out in town. The city centre and West End alone encompass 800 bars and
clubs, all playing an integral part in providing an eclectic programme
of live music, DJ Nights and clubbing on any given night. The Arches and
CCA are certainly worth exploring during your visit. For a more tranquil
and romantic affair, Glasgow's 70 parks and beautiful surrounding countryside
provide a peaceful sanctuary to unwind and escape from it all.
