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Glasgow Botanic GardensvsPeople's Palace and Winter Gardens
Both Botanic Gardens and Kibble Palace and People's Palace and Winter Gardens are recommended by expert writers. On balance, People's Palace and Winter Gardens is the choice of most professionals compared to Botanic Gardens and Kibble Palace. People's Palace and Winter Gardens ranks #10 in Glasgow with approval from 5 sources such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
The Telegraph
730 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 0UE, Scotland
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Frommer's "The plant collection includes some rather acclaimed orchids and begonias. This is a good place to unwind and wander, whether through the working vegetable plot or along the banks of the River Kelvin." Full review
Lonely Planet "A marvellous thing about walking in here is the way the noise of Great Western Rd suddenly recedes into the background." Full review
Fodor's "When the sun shines, the Botanics (as they're known to locals) quickly fill up with people enjoying the extensive lawns, beautiful flower displays, and herb garden." Full review
The Telegraph "Fifty acres of leafy lawns and lanes in the heart of the west end dominated by the Kibble Palace, a magnificent wrought iron-framed Victorian glasshouse filled with exotic tree ferns." Full review
People's Palace and Winter Gardens Frommer's Fodor's Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Time Out
U.S. News & World Report
Glasgow Green, Glasgow G40 1AT, Scotland
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Frommer's "Showcases Glasgow’s social history, with intriguing displays on working-class life in the city." Full review
Fodor's "An impressive Victorian red-sandstone building dating from 1894 houses an intriguing museum dedicated to the city's social history." Full review
Lonely Planet "An impressive museum of social history, telling the story of Glasgow from 1750 to the present through creative, inventive family-friendly displays." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"The People's Palace Museum and the Winter Gardens were opened in 1898 to serve as a cultural centre to the East quarter of the city." Full review
Time Out "Through a wealth of historic artefacts, paintings, prints and photographs, film and interactive computer displays, it’s possible to discern much about how Glaswegians lived, worked and played in days gone by." Full review
U.S. News & World Report10.0
"Bursting with colorful flora and fauna along the River Kelvin, the gardens also showcase a number of greenhouses...the gardens offer a nice reprieve from the city" Full review
