Scotland's largest city, Glasgow, is considered a center of the arts and a venue for numerous festivals.It is home to the Glasgow Art Gallery and the Kelvingrove Museum, which are among the richest museums and galleries in Europe.Main attractions: Cathedral of St.Mungo, the Hunterian Museum, and Glasgow Botanic Gardens and Zoo.The city has more than 30 art galleries and museums, including the famous "Barrel Collection" - one of the largest private art collections in the world, as well as the Gallery of Contemporary Art.
HOW TO GET
You can get to Glasgow by plane via London or with a transfer somewhere in Europe: via Amsterdam, Prague, etc. others Glasgow Prestwick International Airport receives flights from all over Europe, as well as major cities in Ireland and Great Britain.For example, the budget airline Ryanair flies from London Stansted Airport in 1 hour 15 minutes and costs around 25 - 50 GBP (the earlier you book, the cheaper; it's also worth keeping an eye out for promotions on the airline's website, when the price can drop to 1 GBP, excluding taxi) .
Transfer London (departure from King's Cross and Euston station) - Glasgow by train takes about five hours, the cost of a round-trip ticket from 30 to 150 GBP.First ScotRail trains follow to Dundee (GBP 21), Aberdeen (GBP 37) and Inverness (GBP 37) and every 15-20 minutes to Edinburgh (GBP 10.5, 50 minute journey).
A trip to Glasgow from the capital of England by bus will take about eight and a half hours.Buses depart from Victoria Coach Station and arrive at Buchanan Bus Station (Killermont St).Return ticket - 35 GBP.
In addition, National Express buses can go to Birmingham (44 GBP, 7 hours);Manchester (25 GBP, 5 hours);Newcastle (27 GBP, 4 hours);York (32 GBP, 7 hours).Scottish Citylink operates buses to all major cities in Scotland - Edinburgh (GBP 5, 1.5 hours), Stirling (GBP 5, 45 minutes), Inverness (GBP 19, 4 hours) and Aberdeen (GBP 20, 3.5-4 hours).
TRANSPORT
Glasgow has an excellent public transport system that includes buses, trams and trains.The Roundabout Glasgow ticket (adults / children £4.5 / £2.25) is valid for one day on the Tube and trains within the city.You can buy a FirstDay ticket, which allows you to get on and off the bus all day, costs 3 GBP, is bought from the driver, valid until 1 night.Regular bus tickets will cost 1 GBP.
In addition, 15 subway lines have been laid across the city, connecting the western and southern districts of Glasgow.The fare is GBP 1.A Discovery Ticket (£1.9) allows unlimited rides all day from 9.30am.
ENTERTAINMENT AND SIGHTS
The sights of Scotland's largest city are scattered throughout the settlement.Unlike other favorite tourist spots, where they are concentrated strictly in the historic center, located between St. Mungo's Cathedral and Glasgow Cross Square.Areas such as the Merchant City, the West End and the East End, the northern and southern quarters will delight the traveler with a large number of museums and galleries, the architectural heritage of the 19th and 20th centuries, rare medieval houses and numerous parks.Glasgow's oldest building is St Mungo's Cathedral.
City parks
Around 70 parks are spread across Glasgow.At least three are of greatest interest to tourists.The oldest park is Glasgow Green, located on the north bank of the River Clyde.It was created back in the 15th century and is now not only a great place for recreation, but also a focus of the city's cultural life.Various festivals are held here, including the fireworks festival.In addition, there are a number of interesting sights in the park.The Admiral Nelson Monument, St. Andrew's Suspension Bridge, the People's Palace, and the Templeton Carpet Factory, modeled after the Doge's Palace in Venice, attract the most attention.
Admiral Horatio Nelson is a cult figure for England.Columns created in honor of this great commander stand in two large cities - London and Dublin.
The Botanical Gardens of Glasgow, opened in the 19th century, are among the top ten attractions of the city. A huge number of tourists come to see rare species of plants. Greenhouses in which amazing and beautiful orchids, begonias, brought from different countries of the world, etc. grow. etc., equipped with the latest technology. An ancient glass greenhouse from the 19th century, nicknamed the Cobblestone Palace, and the Kibble Palace, a greenhouse with sculptural compositions, are reminders of the garden's past. Free admission.
Kelvingrove Park was also established in the 19th century and is an example of Victorian landscape design.Not only tourists like to relax here, but also the townspeople themselves.In addition to spending time in the fresh air, while in the park, you can visit one of the best museums in Glasgow - Kelvingrove Art Gallery.Being the most popular of its kind in all of Scotland, this museum offers extensive exhibitions dedicated not only to Scottish painting, but also to European painting in general.You can also find the art of Ancient Egypt and various archaeological finds here.Free admission.Working hours: from Monday to Thursday and Saturday, from 10.00 to 17.00.On Friday and Sunday - from 11.00 to 17.00.
Glasgow Museums and Galleries
After the Kelvingrove Gallery, the Barrell Collection is perhaps of greatest interest.If you are not indifferent to the art of ancient eras and impressionism, then you should come here.Free admission.Working hours: from Monday to Thursday and Saturday, from 10.00 to 17.00.On Friday and Sunday - from 11.00 to 17.00.
The Gallery of Contemporary Art is a ten minute walk from Glasgow Central Station.The name itself speaks for itself.If you are a fan of Warhol, then the creative pursuits of new-fangled artists are not at all confusing.Free admission.Working hours: from Monday to Wednesday and Saturday, from 10.00 to 17.00.On Friday and Sunday - from 11.00 to 17.00.On Thursday - from 10.00 to 20.00.
