The Impressive Glasgow CathedralScottish Attractions > Glasgow Cathedral One of the few churches in Scotland to survive the Protestant Reformation without being destroyed, is the impressive Glasgow Cathedral.
The present stone building was built in the 13th century, on the site where He is believed to have been buried in AD612. St Mungo's tomb is located in the present building and there are also fragments of an old 13th century shrine to the Saint. Today it is Scotland's most important thirteenth-century building and one of the most impressive structures. As recent as the 20th century the area surrounding it was improved with the construction of a new visitor centre. Located about a mile to the east of George Square, the Cathedral has one of the finest post-war collections of stained-glass windows in Britain. Anyone visiting Glasgow Cathedral will be impressed with the stunning architecture and history. Just behind the Cathedral is the city's graveyard, known as the Necropolis, and to the west side is the oldest house in Glasgow, "Provand's Lordship". The title deeds of the house dates from 1562 when Mary Queen of Scots granted the lands of Provand to William Baillie, a canon of the Cathedral. Although referred to as a Cathedral, there is no bishop, in keeping with the presbyterian constitution of the Church of Scotland. The Cathedral has a regular and active congregation, and if you are in Glasgow, you should not leave without visiting this magnificent building. It received a huge compliment in 1451, when the Pope declared that a pilgrimage to Glasgow Cathedral would carry the same standing as a pilgrimage to Rome. The Cathedral is perhaps not as well known as it should be, and that's a great pity. Maybe it fades into the background somewhat, in the shadows of some of Glasgow's many other great attractions, but it's worth visiting. Opening Times The Cathedral is open all year : April-September 9.30-5.30, Sunday 1pm-5.30 Admission is free.
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