City Breaks in Glasgow

Also known as St Mungo Cathedral, this 12th-century masterpiece is the most important historical building in the city. The cathedral's most beautiful room is the grand crypt where St Mungo was buried in AD 603. Glasgow Cathedral is free to enter, but they do accept donations.

Opened in 1901, this museum is home to British and global art. Examples of artists on view include Vincent van Gogh, Salvador Dali, and Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The museum's popular exhibits include Scottish archeological treasures from Arran, Flemish tapestries, and Glaswegian pottery.

This is the oldest house in Glasgow. It features 17th-century furniture from Sir William Burrell, antique interior decor, and historic royal portraits. Another popular attraction is the St Nicholas Garden on the grounds.

This Victorian cemetery is the resting place of over 50,000 people. It is a calm and intriguing reminder of the city's past and features flamboyant monuments, mausoleums, tombs, and sculptures of its residents. If you are tired of the urban bustle, here you'll find an extraordinary sense of calm.

A visit to this part of the city offers a myriad of popular sights for travellers. It is home to Victorian George Square, the Town Hall, Britain's oldest Chamber of Commerce, and several designer boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. For historic buildings, shopping, food, and dazzling Instagram-perfect pictures, the trendy Merchant City District is the place to be.