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It's been a graveyard since recorded history.Lots of famous Victorian people are burried here. The 19th-century Glasgow merchant William Miller (1810-72), author of the "Wee Willie Winkie" nursery rhyme. Leave a Comment
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The Glasgow Necropolis is one of the oldest burial grounds in the Glasgow area, it's probably not the most riveting or happy place to go to but it does have it's attractions. Most Glaswegians don't know it as it's "Sunday Name", preferring to call it the big cemetary behind the Royal Infirmary, it is a big place without a doubt and goes up a fair height, when it was designed it was done in such a way that the more affluent people had plots at the top of the hill, so in theory the more wealthy people could still look down on everyone ! And incidentally it even has it's own Bridge of Sighs, the bridge was the official entrance/walkway years ago in to the cemetary hence the name coming from the sadness of people entering. The burial ground is near to where the old Molendinar Burn flowed, and this was the source of an old brewery years ago, more importantly the cemetary was used because of the proximity of the hospital. Among the "residents" of the Necropolis are a few famous Glasgow traders and a man by the name of William Miller - more commonly known as the man that wrote about Wee Willie Winkie, and a fantastic tribute to John Knox. In addition it is rumoured it is the home of a rather strange species, it houses some wild deer, and being about 100yards from the busiest motorway in Scotland and also only 1 mile from the centre of Glasgow thats not bad. Leave a Comment Address: Behind Glasgow CathedralDirections: Next to Royal Infirmary and Glasgow Cathedral - Enter from John Knox St
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Just east of the Cathedral is one of Glasgow's unique attractions--its Necropolis. If you like cemeteries, visit this one. The place has a particularly Scottish ambiance. Leave a Comment Address: 28/32 Cathedral Square, Glasgow G4 0XADirections: At John Knox and Wishart streets.Website: http://www.glasgownecropolis.org/ Other Contact: chair@glasgownecropolis.org
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Take a walk around the necropolis next to the Glasgow Cathedral. There is an amazing calmness to be found there (probably due to the fact that it is a graveyard). However, there is a great view from the top of the hill, well worth having a look around! Leave a Comment
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Behind the Glasgow Cathedral, perched dramatically on a green hill and dominating the skyline with statues, gravestones, monuments, obelisks, and musoleums, is the "Glasgow Necropolis". What better way for us to spend an afternoon after a six-hour flight, being awake for more than 24 hours, and having walked all over Glasgow, than to climb up a 62-metre high hill to a cemetery?
The Necropolis was started by the the Merchants' House of Glasgow in 1831 (some sources say 1832) and modelled after "Pere Lachaise" cemetary in Paris. It was designed as a final resting place for Glasgow's wealthy, elite, and noblemen.
To date there are 3500 tombs and a total of 50,000 burials have taken place here.
A massive statue dedicated to John Knox, a Scottish Presbyterian reformist who died in 1572, was erected in 1825 and dominates over the graveyard.
The "Bridge of Sighs", used to access the Necopolis from behind the Cathedral, got its name because it is the route of the funeral processions on their way up the hill. (Inspired by a more famous crossing in Venice, Italy.)
Despite the Necropolis's appearance from lower lands, the site is very large so make sure if you wander off from your companions that you arrange a rendez-vous point in advance. Bring bottled water and wear a good pair of walking shoes, you’ll need them. No admission charge. Leave a Comment Directions: East of the Glasgow Cathedral. Walk up Hight Street until it turns into Castle St. Because the gates were closed, we had to walk a half-block down Cathedral Square St. to access the "Bridge of Sighs" through a courtyard.
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This is a Victorian cemetary which is situated directly behind the Cathedral. The statue on the left of the photo is of John Knox. It contains crumbling monuments to the dead of Glasgows wealthy merchant families. Climbing up to the highest point of the cemetary I was half expecting some vampire to jump out of one of the crypts/tombs but maybe I have just watched Buffy once too often!
There is quite a view over the city from up there and the guys that cut the grass are very friendly! :) Forget the tourist info, just ask one of these guys where to go! Leave a Comment Directions: On a hill behind the cathedral
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visit the Nekropolis, (amazing cementary next to the Glasgow Cathedral and the place I lived)
the Lighthouse, Gallery of Modern Art.....
sorry I don't have time right now to add more tips
so........UNDER CONSTRUCTION Leave a Comment
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This is a cemetary, apparently based on the Pere Lachaise in Paris, located above Glasgow Cathedral.
I was a little disappointed in the Necropolis. I was expecting some really interesting tombstones and a good selection of angels but the majority of the tombstones are either obelisks or urns. The view isn't too bad, though. Directions: Above the cathedral, it is about a 10 minute stroll to the top (up hill).
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Amazing view of the city, and beautiful, old old old tombstones and monuments. Great for your inner "goth" or even if you just want to do some rubbings.
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Kinda morbid in a way but Necropolis is basically a HUGE burial ground on a hill where you have a great view of the city. Leave a Comment Directions: Across from the Catherdal
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