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Glasgow Cross

was the centre of the early modern city, as it expanded south from its medieval core towards the Clyde. Only the clocktower survives of the former city chambers, demolished in 1921.

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Tron Theatre
This was built over the derelict Tron Kirk in 1980 - the steeple remains. It's a "producing theatre" like Citizens (below), putting on contemporary works.
Eat
Guido's Coronation Restaurant
A Glasgow institution by the gateway to Barrowlands, good reviews for healthy serving and competitive price.
Daily
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Glasgow Police Museum
Early police forces had a variety of roles that were later separated as firefighting, event security, night-watch and sanitary regulation (which often meant extorting bribes from the sex trade). Glasgow had the world's first police force from 1779, but it lacked state backing and folded. The first regular force was from 1800, and since then has grappled with criminals' ingenuity, but fortunately more often their gob-smacking stupidity. This small but well-stocked museum takes you through the history.
Apr-Oct: Mon-Sat 10:30AM-4:30PM, Sun noon-4:30PM; Nov-Mar: Tue Sun 10AM-4:30PMFree
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Damasqino
Relaxed place serving Middle East specialties.
Daily noon-11PM