Glasgow is a huge, sprawling city having a river running through it. It is possible to walk from the west end, through the centre, north-east to the medieval area, down through the east end as well as over among the many bridges to the south side in only a few hours. Luckily, there's an efficient and simple underground system with 15 stops, a number of buses as well as an extensive low-level train network, which services all the Strathclyde area, so nobody has to work up a sweat unless they really want to. The city is sensibly laid out on a grid system so navigating your way around is a piece of cake.
Glasgow Medieval City
Glasgow Cathedral, the easterly center point from which the city developed, dominates the Medieval City. In fact, there is actually a combination of Medieval, Georgian along with Victorian architecture here. The cathedral precinct is as well the site of Provand's Lordship, Glasgow's oldest house, developed in 1471. Climb up to the top of the hill at the Necropolis cemetery where several local dignitaries are buried and also be rewarded byan excellent panoramic view of the city below.
Glasgow Merchant City
East of George Square is a grid-plan of streets famous as Merchant City. This area was before a centre of trade along with a number of the Tobacco Lords constructed elaborate mansions here. This section of the city is an example of 18th century town planning. Georgian as well as Victorian structures provide the area with an elegant sophistication, which is less evident elsewhere in the city. In recent years, Merchant City has again become a centre of trade and also it is currently a modern residential as well as business address. It still looks a bit shabby in places which are yet to undergo redevelopment, but stylish bars, hotels along with restaurants abound and there are several exclusive shops to flex platinum credit cards in, not forgetting the prestigious Italian Centre.
Glasgow Trongate along with the East End
South of the Merchant City, Argyle Street, which runs through the city centre, extends into Trongate. The streets among Trongate and also the River Clyde are considerably less spectacular than their northern neighbours. Nevertheless, there are lots of independent art galleries around here along with some good bars and restaurants, such as Café Cossachok. The jewel in its crown has got to be the Tron Theatre, a former church whose 17th century steeple, all that remains of the original structure, makes an excellent landmark. Further along, Trongate meets High Street at Glasgow Cross, marked by the Tolbooth Steeple. Keep going east along with the shop fronts become a little dirtier as well as the pubs seem a little less welcoming, but there are a number of things around here that are worthy of a look. The Barras market is the best place to experience some Glasgow colour, but keep an eye out for pickpockets as well as remember that several of the things for sale fell off the back of a lorry. Glasgow Green along with the People's Palace as well as Winter Gardens provides much more civilised reasons to venture this Far East.
Glasgow City Centre
Glasgow may seem to have several centres but the main area for shopping along with nightlife is bordered by motorways to the north along with west, the River Clyde to the south, and Merchant City as well as Trongate to the east. The main streets are pedestrianised here Sauchiehall Street, Buchanan Street along with Argyle Street. Look up and you'll discover several of the shops, however modern their fronts, are actually housed in attractive Victorian buildings with ornate detailing. There are plenty of good shopping centres for a bit of retail therapy the St Enoch Shopping Centre as well as Buchanan Galleries are worthy of a visit for high street stores, while Argyll Arcade houses lots of independent jewellers. However, the showpiece for shopping has got to be Princes Square, where you'll find the only Scottish branches of many upmarket and trendy stores. By day, the city centre population tends to be comprised of suits, shoppers as well as students. By night, people head to the city for the theatres as well as cinemas, along with the large selection of clubs, restaurants and bars.
Glasgow West End
Just as the cathedral dominates the Medieval district, so Glasgow University dominates the west end of the city it's the fourth oldest in the UK. Its parkland setting and also cosmopolitan vibe mix seamlessly with the fashionable, affluent feel of the surrounding area. The west end is like a separate little town, it even has its have river the Kelvin. Apparently there are more millionaires living around the Kelvinside area than anywhere else in Glasgow. There are also a number of museums here, including Kelvingrove Art Gallery along with Museum and also the Museum of Transport. Wander down the lanes off Byres Road along with you'll find quirky little second-hand shops and also independent boutiques. This district even has its have shopping centre De Courcey's Arcade. Restaurants are of a variety and also quality to rival anything the city centre has to offer and also there's no shortage of hotels as well as bars either.
Glasgow South Side
The area just south of the Clyde is characterised by housing estates, captivating residential streets and also lush parkland, Bellahouston Park and Pollok Country Park to be precise. Both house fine collections of art, the Mackintosh House for an Art Lover at the former and also The Burrell Collection in the latter. Theatre-goers will enjoy the Citizens Theatre here while those of a less cultural bent may enjoy a visit to Hampden Park at Mount Florida to watch American football or perhaps plain old soccer.
Beyond the boundaries of Central Glasgow are new towns, which created to meet the housing needs of the city's many immigrants over the past two centuries. Further out, there are market towns along with pretty rural villages, striking coastal scenery, lochs along with rivers.
Ljao/jan/1v21