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Glasgow CathedralvsSt. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art

Both are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Glasgow Cathedral ranks significantly higher than St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art. Glasgow Cathedral scores 93 with accolades from 5 reviews like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.

Glasgow Cathedral
9/10
Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0RH, Scotland
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Also known as the Cathedral of St. Kentigern or St. Mungo's, Glasgow Cathedral dates to the 13th century." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The site of the tomb has been revered since the 6th century, when St. Mungo founded a church here." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Glasgow Cathedral has a rare timelessness." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The fourth sanctuary built on the site chosen by St Mungo in the 7C, the present cathedral was not completed until the 15C but the interior dates from the 13 and 14C." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The cathedral is looked after today by Historic Scotland, and maintains a regular and active congregation, continuing an unbroken 800-year tradition of worship beneath its roof." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"Of almost equal delight – to experts and travelers alike – are the cathedral's architecture (specifically the nave, crypt and chapel) and the legends surrounding St. Mungo's life." Full review
St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
8/10
2 Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0RH, Scotland
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Fodor's Fodor's
"An outstanding collection of artifacts, including Celtic crosses and statuettes of Hindu gods, reflects the many religious groups." Full review
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Look at the beautiful Chilkat Blanketwofven, made from cedar bark and wool by the Tlingit people of North America.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This museum audaciously attempts to capture the world's major religions in an artistic nutshell." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"Since its opening in 1993 the Museum of Life and Religious Art has fed many controversies with its collection of cult and art objects from various religions among which is the Christus of St John of the Cross by Dali." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"This Scottish museum is the only one in the world to focus not on one religion but all of them. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
17.0
"In addition to a variety of art and artifacts related to the world's religions, the museum has a cafe that opens on what purports to be the oldest Zen garden in Glasgow. " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This even-handed museum of spirituality (treating all religions equally) is located next to Glasgow Cathedral." Full review

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