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as in every old european city, glasgow has its own cathedral, a colossal building that will have you amazed at its detail and artwork.
glasgow cathedral is no different to any great cathedral of europe. it has jaw dropping arts and stain glass windows, a huge lofty ceiling, and various other nooks and crannies to explore.
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The Glasgow Cathedral is one of the few medieval Scottish churches to survive the Reformation without any damage. It's story dates back to about 590 AD, when Saint Kentigern (also called "Saint Mungo") arrived in the area to become the bishop of Strathclyde. He founded a small church on this site, which is now the location of the "lower church". His congregation (known as "Clasgu" or "dear family") grew into what eventually became the town, and then city, of Glasgow. This spot can be seen by descending a staircase in the Cathedral. The date of St. Mungo's death is given as January 13, 603. The original church was built of wood but was changed and enlarged over the next 500 years before any stonework was added. The first stone of the church was consecrated in the presence of King David I in 1136. Over the next 800 years, parts were destroyed by fire, several choirs were added, towers were built and dismantled, and stained glass windows were added. Pieces are still occasionally added to the Cathedral to this day. During the Reformation period of 1560, when many churches were looted, vandalized, and destroyed by mobs, this particular cathedral was so close to the hearts of the ordinary people of Glasgow; they took up arms to defend it themselves.
This cathedral is truly awe inspiring inside and out. The stained-glass work, stone statues, and wooden ceiling (not a single nail used!) inside will leave you feeling very humbled.
Don't miss: St. Mungo's tomb in the lower church--in the centre of the choir and below the cathedral's main altar; the faded Celtic-knotwork patterns on the three stone coffins in the lower church; and the graves and crypts outside at the back of the cathedral.
Glasgow Cathedral is a "must-see"! Admission was completely free, donations were welcomed. Leave a Comment
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Also Known As St. Mungo's after the alleged founder of the City of Glasgow. There has been a church on this site for over a millenium but the first stone building dated from the early 12th century. It's in the old part, the east part of the city. On one side is a cemetery, with gravestones set flat into the ground. The day we went was a rainy day and the grounds looked suitably gloomy with the wet stones and the smoke blackened cathedral looming up. It's not a huge cathedral but it's quite the most charming one i think i've ever been in.
The nave is open, without benches. There used to be a market in there. The stained glass was absolutely lovely and the staff was every so friendly. There was a small table with a few postcards and books on it for sale. There wasn't a lot of light filtering in either day i went due to the overcast skies which gave it even more atmosphere. The ceiling is oak beamed and intricate and the old wooden fixtures and fittings fairly glow.
The lower chuch cannot be called a crypt because it isn't below ground, The church is built on a hill. There are excavations, the shrine to the founder of Glasgow and the cathedral, St. Mungo and also a pretty little chapel dedicated to Bishop Blacader. It's worth going down there and looking around and the walking tour that you might be able to join is well worth it!
I like it far more than St. Giles in Edinburgh, it is more simply but very elegantly decorated. It seems to suit the city's personality too. Out the back and up a hill is the Necropolis, a large Victorian cemetery with a lot of interesting stones and crypts. Worth a walk through if you like that sort of thing. Leave a Comment
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When in Glasgow, you must visit the Cathedral. Situated on Castle St, it was begun in 1238 and is a magnificent church. While there, you must visit the Necropolis, a cemetary with many pillars, temples and obelisks. The Necropolis is dominated by an 1825 statue of John Knox. Leave a Comment
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This place is worth a visit.
The first stone-built Glasgow Cathedral was dedicated in the presence of King David I in 1136. The present building was consecrated in 1197. Since that same period the Cathedral has never been unroofed and the worship of God has been carried out within its walls for more than 800 years. Leave a Comment
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I made this place my first stop on my first day in Glasgow mainly because I wanted to see the Necropolis behind the Cathedral. However, I did stop in the Cathedral first and, as you can see by the photos, it is quite beautiful. A visit here will give you the opportunity to be in the presence of one of the few Scottish medieval churches to survive through the ages.
Take care to read your historical pamphlets and signs and you will also become well versed in the history of St. Mungo, also known as St. Kentigern, who founded a religious community on the site of the Cathedral as far back as AD590. His tomb can be seen in the lower church area of the Cathedral.
As with many historical attractions I visited in Scotland on this trip, I found the Cathedral most interesting when the 'historical layers' were brought to my attention. By that I mean I could easily view the lower walls of the nave built in the early 1200's, much of the structure of the cathedral built in the late 1200's, the Blacader Aisle built in the 1400's, alterations and preservations completed in the 1800's, and most recently the Millennium Window which was installed in 1999. I suppose I find that type of historical layering so interesting because although we do have places like that in the United States, nothing is really that old in comparison. Around here, if something dates back to the 1700's it's a huge event!
One piece of advice though... As I mentioned before I made this my first stop on my first day in Glasgow, and my first day in Scotland for that matter. If you are well traveled (which I am not) you have probably visited many churches and historical sites to the point where they probably blend together after a while. Do yourself a favor and make you FIRST stop in Scotland a pub. Sit down, enjoy a pint and friendly conversation with the locals and THEN go out and sightsee. As my husband said to me from the hilltop Necropolis behind the Cathedral, "I don't feel like I'm in Scotland yet...I could be anywhere... Let's go to a pub." Leave a Comment Phone: 0141 552 6891Directions: If you can see the Necropolis on the hill, the Cathedral is right there.Website: http://www.glasgowcathedral.org.uk/ Other Contact: info@glasgowcathedral.org.uk
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This Cathedral is noted for it's post-war collection of stained glass windows and has been preserved from Scotland's medieval period. Leave a Comment
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Dedicated to Glasgow's patron saint, St. Mungo. Consecrated in 1136, and completed about 300 years later.In the lower church is the splendid crypt of St. Mungo. Leave a Comment
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I do like Cathedrals and this one is good as enny one, we did walk everywher, but we did like it best "down under" spooky.. hehehe
Did buy some postcard and a book about Scottish History for only £5, the women that did work there was nice and smiling.
Free enter :) Leave a Comment Directions: get ona bus that you can jupe on and of
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Glasgow Cathedral is the only Scottish mainland cathedral of the middle ages to have survived the Reformation. The beautiful stained glass windows are also one of the best collections after the war. The Cathedral is thought to have been built sometime between the 13th and the 15th century. Leave a Comment
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