The Glasgow Necropolis in Glasgow | Atlas Obscura
Glasgow Necropolis
Victorian cemetery in Glasgow, Scotland, with 50,000 burials and diverse architectural monuments.

📜 Victorian cemetery in Glasgow, Scotland, officially opened in April 1833.
🔍 Home to 50,000 burials across 37 acres, featuring diverse architectural monuments.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore monuments by major architects like Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson.
🚶‍♀️ Walk the historic funeral procession route over the 'Bridge of Sighs'.
🌳 Enjoy an informal park layout with complex topography.
👀 Attracts local and global visitors daily.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Risk of vandalism and antisocial behavior cited by local groups.

Hours

🕒 Daily from 7 AM.

Last updated 8 days ago

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