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Peoples Palace and Winter Gardens

TIME : 2016/2/22 13:55:36
People's Palace and Winter Gardens

People's Palace and Winter Gardens

Glasgow’s oldest city park, the People's Palace and Winter Gardens, was built in 1898 as a cultural center.

Now a museum telling the story of Glasgow’s social history over the centuries, it’s a fascinating place to while away a few hours.

Paintings and photographs trace the city’s story, and reconstructions of tenement life bring the tale to life.

The Winter Gardens surrounding the museum feature a Victorian conservatory filled with tropical plants. The Doulton fountain in front of the museum is the largest terracotta fountain in the world.