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City Chambers
City Chambers Review
Dominating the east side of George Square, this exuberant expression of Victorian confidence, built by William Young in Italian Renaissance style, was opened by Queen Victoria in 1888. Among the interior's outstanding features are the entrance hall's vaulted ceiling, sustained by granite columns topped with marble, the marble-and-alabaster staircases, and Venetian mosaics. The enormous banqueting hall has murals illustrating Glasgow's history. Free guided tours lasting about an hour depart weekdays at 10:30 and 2:30. Note that the building is closed to visitors during civic functions.
- Address: 80 George Sq., City Center, Glasgow, G2 1DU | Map It
- Phone: 0141/287-4020
- Cost: Free
- Hours: Weekdays 9--5
- Website: www.glasgow.gov.uk
- Metro Buchanan St.
- Location: Medieval Glasgow and the Merchant City
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