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Culture Guide To Glasgow |
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Glasgow was named European City of Culture in 1990, but
that was more than 10 years ago and since then this dynamic
city has grown to encompass some of the very best arts
venues, theatres, galleries and museums in the UK. Glasgow has more than 20 museums and art galleries and to encourage people to get a real feel for the city, admission is free. Museums include the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery [map], which opened in 1807 with funds and artefacts given to Glasgow University by William Hunter, and the world famous Burrell Collection, which is a purpose-built gallery in the middle of a country park with art treasures from Degas to Henry Moore. The renowned Glasgow School of Art continues to produce some of the most exciting art talent in the world. Performing arts flourish in Glasgow and there’s plenty of award-winning venues and companies in the area, so make the most of your visit and try and see the likes of The Scottish Opera, The Scottish Ballet and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Theatre comes alive at The Citizen’s Theatre [map] on Gorbals Street, which is a real community venue. It actively encourages and educates people to come back to the theatre, offering a wide-ranging programme of classics (from Goethe to Oscar Wilde) as well as new plays. Every year the city hosts some inspiring festivals and those who have an ear for music will particularly enjoy the Glasgow International Film Festival and the World Pipe Band Championship. Those in search of inspiring sights should head to Glasgow Cathedral [map], which marks the burial spot of St Mungo who is Glasgow’s patron saint, and the oldest house in the city known as Provand’s Lordship [map]. More than 50,000 students attend one of Glasgow’s many learning centres and there’s three universities that bring a unique cultural diversity to the city. Glasgow is an exciting city - it may no longer be the European City of Culture, but it is certainly in the top three when it comes to the UK. |
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