Tidal Weir, Glasgow Green, Glasgow

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The most famous of the Glasgow parks, Glasgow Green was founded by Royal grant in 1450 and has slowly been enclosed by the city and evolved from grazing land into a modern public park. "The Green" as its known to the locals is one of the major venues for concerts and open air events in Glasgow. Amon

g the highlights are the People's Palace and Winter Gardens (covered above), '''Nelson's Memorial''', an obelisk or needle: built to commemorate Nelson's victory at the battle of Trafalgar, the '''Templeton Carpet Factory''', with its ornate brick work (now a business centre), and the '''Doulton Fountain''', the largest terracotta fountain in the world. There is limited official parking in or around the green and the area is notorious for car crime. Be aware the council will tow away illegally parked vehicles and charge you up to £250 to get them back!

Listen to the audio guide for Tidal Weir, Glasgow Green, Glasgow Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off

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St Andrew's in the Square chiese · 0.4 km away
St Andrew's Square square · 0.4 km away
Victoria Bridge monumenti · 0.4 km away