Glasgow
Glasgow Cathedral
About
Glasgow Cathedral
Glasgow Cathedral is one of Scotland’s most impressive medieval structure and is also the city’s oldest surviving landmarks. Built in the 12th century, this beautiful Gothic cathedral is a work of art with soaring stone arches and stunning stained glass. It also holds deep historical significance as the resting place of Glasgow’s patron saint, St. Mungo. Step inside the cathedral to explore is grand interior, wander through the crypt or admire the intricate carvings that tells stories of the centuries past. Sitting beside the Glasgow Necropolis, the cathedral provides a window into the city’s rich history and is a must-see fir both history buffs and architecture lovers. At Hopscotch Travel, we have a number of tours which incorporate Glasgow Cathedral, ranging from day tours from Edinburgh , and day tours from Glasgow.
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Saint Mungo, also known as Saint Kentigern, is buried in the lower church, or crypt. He was Glasgow's patron saint and founder, and set up his first church on the site in 573 AD.
The roof is covered in copper, which oxidises over time to give that distinctive green patina, a common sight on copper roofs across Europe.
It's Church of Scotland, so Protestant. The cathedral passed to Protestant use during the Reformation in the 16th century and is one of very few medieval Scottish cathedrals to survive it largely intact.
The present building went up mainly in the 13th century, on a site consecrated in 1197. It's the oldest building in Glasgow and the only medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland to survive the Reformation complete.
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