Cathedral in Glasgow
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The Cathedral in Glasgow is also called St. George’s Cathedral. Mungo or Glasgow High Church. The cathedral has preserved its appearance since the XIII century. It houses the residence of the Bishops of Glasgow.
The first brick in the foundation of the cathedral was laid in 1136 on the site of the chapel of St. Mungo, who was considered the patron saint of the city. Thus, there were two churches – “upper” and “lower”. In the lower is the tomb of St. Mungo, and in the upper part – the Necropolis – members of the noble families of Glasgow are buried.
St. Mungo Cathedral is home to Glasgow High School, Scotland’s oldest school. It was founded in 1124 as the "School of Singers".
The cathedral is one of the most striking examples of Scottish Gothic architecture. On the ancient wooden roof there are five hundred-year-old statues that depict the seven deadly sins. For lovers of stained glass and mosaics, a visit to the cathedral will be unforgettable. For sure preserved the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, the cathedral allows you to approach the era and plunge into history.