Glasgow City Chambers

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Glasgow City Chambers

The majestic building of the City Chambers, inaugurated by Queen Victoria in 1888, is located in George Square, in the heart of the city. It has housed the Glasgow City Council since 1996 and is considered one of the city's most important and prestigious buildings. The place opens for public viewing and the amazing marble decor elements definitely worth a visit, so you would probably like to take a tour: they take place twice per day at 10:30 and 14:30 (Monday to Friday). You can purchase tickets at the City Chambers reception 30 minutes before the beginning of the tour.

Do & See

Glasgow has a wide selection of museums and galleries, many of which are free of charge to enter. In a way, the city itself is an open-air museum for architecture with a special focus on the works of the Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. To get a good view of the city from above, climb one of the many hills Glasgow was built upon: some of the best bird's-eye views uncover from the Necropolis.