Glasgow Pictures

For shopping, you should head to Sauchiehall Street; Buchanan Street is another option. blackjake iStockphoto.com

This bridge, which spans the River Clyde, was built specifically for pedestrians. theasis iStockphoto.com

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Buchanan Street is one of Glasgow's main shopping streets. Ray Devlin Flickr

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The word "barra" is Glaswegian for "barrow" and refers to the market's early years when venders sold their merchandise from handcarts. HawksnestEdinburgh iStockphoto.com

The Clyde Auditorium (fondly nicknamed "The Armadillo") is a famous concert venue. Ross_Goodman Flickr

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Rugby -- a sport similar to American football -- is very popular in Europe. Alex C Jones Flickr

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Clyde Arc is often called the Squinty Bridge because of its unique design. Tommydickson iStockphoto.com

Inspired by native son and famed architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the House for an Art Lover is open daily and can be found in Bellahouston Park. dalbera Flickr

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You can buy everything from kilts to bouquets at Glasgow's Barras Market. Zh1yong Flickr

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The Glasgow Science Centre is comprised of three structures: the IMAX cinema, the Science Mall and the Glasgow Tower. dalbera Flickr

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