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Architecture

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Once a very rich city, Glasgow's skyline is dominated by buildings with extravagant interiors and beautifully chiseled stonework, characteristic of the Edwardian and Victorian style of architecture. The art nouveau architecture of the city's favourite son, Charles Rennie Mackintosh is reflected across the city.

A few of the architectural delights in the city include:

The City Chambers

Glasgow Cathedral

Glasgow School of Art

House for an Art Lover

Scotland Street School

Holmwood House

Port Sunlight Cottage

architecture | sights-sightseeing

A well-preserved secret. Perched on the top of the Kelvingrove Park, you can spot the twin tudor-style cottages, standing quite in contrast to the sandstone which dominate the Glasgow city. Ideally built for the Glasgow exhibition in the year 1901, the cottage gets its name mainly because they were built as the look-alike of the houses in the Port Sunlight village. A bit out of the place, but , worth the walk though the park.

Highlight:: tudor-style cottages

St Andrew's Roman Catholic Cathedral

Located on the edge of Glasgow's Merchant City, on Clyde Street, near the suspension bridge, the Cathedral is recognised as Glasgow's first major piece of Gothic revivalism.

The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Luke

The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Luke the Evangelist is the spiritual and community centre for Greeks from mainland Greece and Cyprus. It is one of three Orthodox Churches and the only Orthodox Cathedral in Scotland. It also serves all other Orthodox communities in Glasgow, such as Serbs, Romanians, Russians etc. The cathedral welcomes visitors of all denominations throughout the year, the traditional Easter service being a particularly well attended event, whilst the cathedral's participation in Glasgow's annual Doors Open Day provides visitors with another opportunity to visit this historic building.

Highlight:: Historic building

City Chambers

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The City Chambers is the masterpiece of the architect William Young and is one of the most prestigious buildings in Glasgow. The edifice overlooks George Square. Built during an era when the city and its people were at the acme of glory, the City Chambers shout out Glasgow's authentic history and wealth. Tactile and visual archetypes of visual art dominate the interiors of the building. Inaugurated by Queen Victoria way back in the year of 1888, today, the City Chambers is the headquarters of the largest local authority in Scotland, the Glasgow City Council. With a strong appeal amongst Glaswegians and Scot's in general , this Victrorian civic building has also begun to appeal to holidaymakers in the country.

 

Highlight:: Victorian civic architecture

Scotland Street School Museum

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A delightful school experience and a hangout for Mackintosh enthusiasts. The museum helps you get a fair picture of the advancement of education in the country and the story which weaves around the development of the Scotland Street Public School. Audio-visuals and displays at the place are indeed informative and the memories of former students. There are many activities and exhibitions also held at the Scotland Street School Museum.

Highlight:: Get to know Scotland's educational history

Holmwood House

A villa with a beauty of its own. Labelled as one of the finest designs of Alexander 'Greek' Thomson. The interiors are richly ornamented with wood and marble. Originally built for two brothers, this domestic home is now being recreated by the National Trust. The carved bannisters, curved glass windows and the cupola are worth taking a look at.

The Mackintosh Ten

Charles Rennie Mackintosh was a talented Scottish architect and designer who have contributed greatly to the designs many building in Glasgow. He was born in 1868. He had a huge influence on Scottish and European architect and design.The following are the top 10 Charles Rennie Mackintosh buildings: Glasgow School of Art, Mackintosh House, The Willow Tea Rooms, Ruchill Church Hall, Queens Cross Church, Martyrs' Public School, The Lighthouse, Daily Record Building, Scotland Street School and House for an Art Lover.