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Glasgow, which is Scotland's largest city, attracts millions of tourists every single year. They come to take in the famous Glaswegian atmosphere and to see and experience the wide variety of culture on offer. As with any major European city, you can expect to find numerous museums and art galleries, but lets be a little more specific...

When visiting Glasgow, what better place to start than the city centre, and the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) in Royal Exchange Square. The GoMA is the second most visited contemporary art gallery in the UK and houses an appealing combination of old and new architecture.

Also whilst in the city centre, look out for one of the many Charles Rennie MacIntosh buildings dotted around. The Willow Tea Rooms on Sauchiehall Street, or the Scotland Street School Museum, are perfect examples of Charle's extraordinary architectural elegance.

Before you venture too far from the city centre, you should take a look at the Provands Lordship, the oldest building in Glasgow (dating back to the 1400s). While you are there, take stock of the beautiful medicinal garden at the back to see how herbs were used to cure the ailing.

Those with a keen interest in history might like to take in the exhibitions on Glasgow's social history (dating back to 1790) that can be found at the People's Palace and Winter Gardens. After finding out how Glasgow and its people have changed over the years, you can then have some coffee and cake in the adjoined Victorian Glasshouse which looks out onto a park.

Moving on from the central area of the city, a trip to the west end is recommended. It is a pleasant walk there, and it gives you the opportunity to visit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, which is on the way. Amongst the wide range of interesting artifacts and pieces of art on display there is the renowned 'Christ Of St John of the Cross' by Salvador Dali.

Just across the road from the Museum you will find an excellent destination in the Glasgow Museum of Transport. As soon as you enter this building you are transported to times of old, showcasing everything from a hundred year old Glasgow tram to the finest collection of Scottish-Built cars in the world.

The south side of Glasgow is home to 'House For An Art Lover', which is the design for a house that was submitted to a competition by Scottish art prodigy Charles Rennie MacIntosh in 1901, and was eventually built in 1996. It has been inspiration for many contemporary artists, and is definitely worth visiting whilst in the city.

Finally, if you want a little break from the hustle and bustle of the busy Glasgow streets, you should check out Pollok Country Park, which, despite being just 5km from the city centre, is a peaceful woodland area. As well as nature, it is also the site of the Burrell Collection, which is an exhibition of various artifacts, ranging from medieval trinkets to impressionist works of art.