Necropolis

Necropolis Review

A burial ground since the beginning of recorded history, the large Necropolis, modeled on the famous Père-Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, contains some extraordinarily elaborate Victorian tombs. A statue of John Knox (circa 1514-72), leader of the Scottish Reformation, watches over the cemetery, which includes the tomb of 19th-century Glasgow merchant William Miller (1810-72), author of the "Wee Willie Winkie" nursery rhyme. The main gates are behind the St. Mungo Museum of Religious Art and Life. Call ahead for free guided tours.