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City Chambers

Britain's finest town hall?

Glasgow - the City Chambers

Glasgow's most prestigious structure and probably Britain's finest-looking council building, the City Chambers, were modelled on Classical Italian architecture, by William Young and completed in 1888.

Glasgow City Chambers - Staircase - 4

The interior is every bit as lavish as the exterior, with no expense spared on materials such as Aberdeen granite, Carrara marble, mahogany and gold leaf. A maze of pillars, balustrades, frescoes and mosaics finish it all off to dazzling effect.

Glasgow City Chambers - Banqueting Hall - 4

The showpiece Banqueting Hall (murals, chandeliers, patterned ceilings & carpets) can be seen on free tours.

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George Square, Glasgow

45-min tours: Mon–Fri 10:30am & 2:30pm - free tickets from front desk up to 30mins before each tour.

glasgow.gov.uk

Wealth & Turmoil (1746-1950)

Glasgow

Glasgow In-A-Day

A day out in Scotland's biggest city

Text © Christian Williams

Images by Paul Walter, User:Colin