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The Glasgow Necropolis is a Victorian cemetery in Glasgow, Scotland. It is on a low but very prominent hill to the east of Glasgow Cathedral (St. Mungo's Cathedral). Fifty thousand individuals have been buried here. Typical for the period, only a small percentage are named on monuments and not every grave has a stone.
Welcome to the online home of The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis – the official guides of the Necropolis. This website is a focus for developing interest in this fascinating Victorian garden cemetery adjacent to Glasgow Cathedral.
Mar 4, 2021 · Situated on a hill adjacent to Glasgow Cathedral on the eastern edge of the city centre, the Necropolis is a Victorian garden cemetery full of ornate graves, sculptures and stories. Described as one of the most significant cemeteries in Europe, it was modelled on Père-Lachaise in Paris.
Jan 1, 2024 · Glasgow Necropolis is a Victorian City of the Dead that sits high above Glasgow Cathedral. Here is how to visit with opening times, famous tombs & more!
Discover more details about Glasgow Necropolis including opening times, photos and more. The Necropolis is a Victorian garden cemetery full of wonderful architecture, sculpture and fascinating stories.
