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City Chambers

80 George Square, Glasgow G2 1DU, Scotland (Merchant City)
44-141-287-2000
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As featured in Glasgow for free
Ranked #16 of 149 attractions in Glasgow
Type: Architectural Buildings, Government Buildings
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Inaugurated by Queen Victoria in 1888, Glasgow City Chambers dominates George Square and is currently home to Glasgow City Council. The grand marble... more » Owner description: Inaugurated by Queen Victoria in 1888, Glasgow City Chambers dominates George Square and is currently home to Glasgow City Council. The grand marble staircase and banqueting hall are among the building's many highlights. Free guided tours are conducted at 10:30am and 2:30pm on weekdays except public holidays and special events. « less
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Worcestershire
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

If you get the chance to go into this building then don't hesitate as you will be in awe of it. The staircases are of solid marble and the colours amazing.

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USA
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99 attraction reviews
Reviews in 58 cities Reviews in 58 cities
154 helpful votes 154 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Glasgow's signature building. It looks like something straight out of a Victorian fantasy totally dominating George Square. It is especially lovely in the late afternoon sun. George Square as well is a nice place to just hang out and people watch. It really reminds one of Glasgow's heyday as very rich city in the UK and Europe.

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See 13 more reviews by stonewithnomoss for Glasgow
Durham, North Carolina
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29 reviews 29 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

The outside is lovely, and the two staircases are brilliant (and made for great photos.) We did the free tour just to pass the time and were very pleased that we did.

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See 8 more reviews by Tarah W for Glasgow
Surfers Paradise, Australia
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380 attraction reviews
Reviews in 83 cities Reviews in 83 cities
102 helpful votes 102 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

It is one of the most beautiful and important buildings of the city, no doubt thanks to its central location in George Square, makes it easily accessible. I liked the whole context between the building itself and the monument placed in front on it. The square is very beautiful with its panoramic wheel and the many people who daily flock... More

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Tel Aviv
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55 attraction reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

When entering the city chambers I was happy to learn there was a tour soon and thus waited for it. The building is simply superb, with beautiful architecture and very interesting features. I am certain there are many interesting stories to be told about the building and its history. However our guide (Murray) was a young lad who really didn't... More

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Hove, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 via mobile

What a fantastic place to have next to Georges Square. The staff were attentive & helpful. The food out of this world, ambiance exceptional & only complaint was the choice of drinks were limited especially as I dont drink alcohol. The building you have to see to believe it. Never seen so much marble outside Italy. Please go & visit.... More

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See 7 more reviews by taffyevans for Glasgow
Lochwinnoch
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

we went along to hear the 50th Anniversary concert of the Glasgow Senior Citizens' Orchestra which was held in the City Chambers. This is my first visit to the City Chambers and I was very impressed. It is a public space and I believe that visiting is encouraged. Certainly it is worth going along to see what the victorian architects... More

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See 13 more reviews by Janusz K for Glasgow
Brookline, Massachusetts
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66 reviews 66 reviews
36 attraction reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

What a beautiful building. Well worth the time to take a guided tour. Incredible architecture. And a lot of history about the city.

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Larkhall, United Kingdom
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36 reviews 36 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

This absoluetly beautiful building has an impressive staircase with a high ceiling and pillars and carvings. The building contains several function rooms, all of which were comfortable and in good decorative state.

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See 8 more reviews by Linda M for Glasgow
Montreal
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23 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Nicest building of the city of Glasgow on the nicest Square of the city. A must see! A few steps away from Buchanan street.

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