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 Scotland's national shrine |
100 Newarthill Road Carfin Glasgow ML1 5AL United Kingdom +44 1698 268941 |
Built in the early 1920s by local unemployed miners, this lovely grotto welcomes thousands of visitors from all over the world who come to pray in peace and tranquility. Modelled on the Lourdes Grotto in France, it has many features including a glass chapel dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title Maid of the Seas, in memory of those who died in the Lockerbie disaster. A small bridge over a stream takes you to the chapel, with each brick on the bridge bearing the Papal crest, each one purchased by a Catholic at the time of the Pope's visit to Scotland in 1982. There is also a subterranean cavern representing the Cave of Bethlehem, a relic room, shrines to various saints and monuments to those who died in wars and the Irish potato famine. The Centre was opened in 1996 and, through an audio-visual presentation and exhibition, traces the history of pilgrimage worldwide. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Greek Orthodox |
27 Dundonald Road Dowanhill Glasgow G12 9LL United Kingdom +44 141 339 7368 |
Like many Glasgow churches, St Luke's was originally built for the United Presbyterians (in the 1870s when it was named Belhaven Church). The design is Normandy Gothic and strongly influenced by Dunblane Cathedral. The interior has arcaded aisles and a modern iconostasis. The church also boasts an organ and some beautiful stained glass designed by Stephen Adam in 1877. It has been home to the Greek Orthodox congregation of St Luke's since 1960 and was elevated to cathedral status in 1970. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of Britain's oldest |
127 Hill Street Garnethill Glasgow G3 6UB United Kingdom +44 141 332 4151 |
This was the first purpose-built synagogue in Scotland, opened in 1879 and designed by local architect John McLeod. The architectural style is ornate Byzantine with Moorish effects and the tympanum features an attractive round window with star tracery. The ladies' gallery also has fine touches. Below the body of the synagogue are committee rooms and the fascinating Scottish Jewish Archives Centre. Shabbat service is held at 10a. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Medieval landmark |
Castle Street Glasgow G4 0RH United Kingdom +44 141 552 8819 |
In 543 AD, Glasgow's patron saint St Mungo founded this cathedral on the site of a Christian burial ground. It is Scotland's oldest medieval church and now houses the Church of Scotland. The first stone church on this site was established in 1136 by Bishop Achaius and King David I, but was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1197. The present building is in the Gothic "First Pointed" style and dates from the 13th century. Bishop William de Bondington (1233-1258) supervised the initial work but the cathedral was not completed until 200 years later. Approximately 550 years ago, Glasgow University was founded in the sacristy of the upper church, which also houses the nave and choir, while in the suitably solemn lower church you can visit the shrine of St Mungo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of the UK's biggest Islamic centres |
1 Mosque Avenue Gorbals Glasgow G5 9XA United Kingdom +44 141 429 3132 |
With its geometric golden dome, which hums with a low light in the evenings, this must have been a bit of an oddity to the residents of the Gorbals when it first appeared in 1984. Its tall and graceful concrete minaret stands above a low arcade that joins two buildings together and can be seen for miles. One of these buildings is a place of worship and the other is the Islamic Centre, which operates as a sociocultural centre as well as providing religious education, support and advice.There ares several mosques dotted around the city but none as splendid as this which is perhaps why the boxer Mike Tyson came to worship here when he last visited Scotland. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of medieval stones |
866 Govan Road Glasgow G51 3DL United Kingdom +44 141 445 1941 |
This church, also known as St Constantine's, has a superb collection of early medieval stones and local tradition has it that a monastery was started here as early as the 6th century. Robert Rowand Anderson's 1833 plans took 50 years to complete and the Church of Scotland owned building is an eye-catching feature of the area. The stones are considered to be products of the 9th, 10th, and early 11th centuries. The "hogback" stones, carved with beasts, had been used as grave markers and measure 7ft in height. Their style may be Viking or Cumbrian but they were carved in local stone. The "Govan Sarcophagus" was found in the graveyard in 1855 and probably dates from the 10th century. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Former 12th century priory |
Abbey Close Glasgow PA1 1JG United Kingdom +44 141 889 7654 |
On the east side of White Cart Water, this Church of Scotland abbey was originally a priory and apparently holds the grave of Marjorie Bruce, daughter of Robert I. It was founded in 1163, created an abbey in 1219 but destroyed by the English in 1307. Rebuilt in the 15th century, it suffered partial collapse in 1533 and was restored between the 18th and 20th centuries. The 10th century Barochan Cross is here, taken from the original Celtic monastery dedicated to St Mirin (or Mirren - namesake of Paisley's football club). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Roman Catholic cathedral |
90 Dunlop Street Glasgow G1 4ER United Kingdom +44 141 221 3096 |
Built in 1817 by James Gillespie Graham, this building re-introduced the Roman Catholic presence to Glasgow. In 1805 there were only 450 Catholics in the city, by the time this was built there were over 3,000. A recent clean-up has revealed its true Gothic character - there's not much ground level detail, except around the door, but there is a niche containing a statue of St Andrew. To begin with, it was merely a church but gained cathedral status after the building was renovated by Pugin and Pugin, the firm who designed the Houses of Parliament in London. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Church of Scotland landmark |
163 Buchanan Street Glasgow G1 2JX United Kingdom +44 141 772 3571 http://www.thetron.org/ |
This church forms an island in Nelson Mandela Place in the heart of the city, although when it was completed in 1808, this area was the extreme edge of the west end. Designed by William Stark, with a baroque influence typical in early 19th century Glasgow, the tower is especially attractive and is capped with a ribbed dome and obelisk. The church is a Grade A listed building and has been given a special landmark rating. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Thomson's masterpiece |
265 Vincent Street Glasgow G2 7LA United Kingdom +44 141 248 8493 |
This church, built for the United Presbyterians in the late 1850s, is regarded as Alexander "Greek" Thomson's masterpiece. Thomson's style was influenced by Assyrian, Egyptian and Indian architecture, as can clearly be seen here. It takes the form of a temple-like edifice and an unconnected tower, the effect of which has been sadly diminished by neighbouring office blocks. The interior is as impressive as ever though, strikingly high and light. The church is now owned by Glasgow City Council and Free Church of Scotland services are held here. It is open to the public by appointment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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