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University of Glasgow

University Ave. | West End, Glasgow G12 8QQ, Scotland
+44 (0)141-330 2000
As featured in 3 days in Glasgow
Ranked #1 of 159 attractions in Glasgow
5.0 of 5 stars 70 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
Fee: Yes
Description: Take a student-led tour of the university's historic campus. The university was founded more than 500 years ago.
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goa
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

I visited the University to get a feel of what the university offered to the city, whilst they advertise tours all year round, I found that it would clearly be better to visited when the students are away. A place to visit June to September only. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

beautiful campus that is friendly and accessible to visitors - no need to worry about not getting a warm welcome - the museum is great and there is nothing nicer on a warm day to sit at the front of the main building with a cool drink and look out over the West End More

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Cork, Ireland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Try to get a student to show you around the places only they would know. Try to get a look inside the debating chamber of the Glasgow Union, which has been the cradle of many a famous orater. Take time to examine the architecture of the different decades. Some of the later buildings are ghastly but the beauty of the... More

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Glasgow
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13 reviews 13 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

If you get a chance you have to climb the tower! It's a good old climb up the stairs but the view is amazing, I must admit that was a few years ago now but hopefully they still do it More

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See 12 more reviews by Anne-Marie T for Glasgow
Brooklyn, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Charles Rennie Mackintosh was brilliant and he left his wonderful mark all over the school. His wife, Margaret MacDonald was a stellar artist in her own right and you can see her mark in some of this interior designs. Just good stuff. More

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Darlington, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

It is just wonderful to wander around theose cloisters and enjoy the views from the front. The Museum is both interesting and informative but the displays seem to have changed recently.Pleasant little cafe and the MacKintosh House is just over the road More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

My son and me visited here my son thought the place was like something out of a film. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

well even if you are not a student, Glasgow University is still worth your time. The interesting thing is, The University itself contains diffferent museums which are all very enjoyable. For example; a two minute walk east of the Universities main building takes you to Charles renne mackintosh's previous residence. The main building is worth a nosy too. Its very... More

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See 5 more reviews by Gavin F for Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

One of the oldest working Universities in the country, exhibits a great variety in architecture. It has some very interesting buildings, museums and other facilities to visit. More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Wandering the campus building and calling into the museums is a must for any trip to Glasgow More

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