| | | | | Hindu God of Dance, Lord Shiva. |
| The St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, | | | | |
| opened in 1993, is housed in a building constructed on | | | | The Gallery of Religious Life delves in detail into the |
| the site of the medieval Archbishop’s castle. It | | | | world’s six main religions, namely, Buddhism, |
| reveals and analyzes the importance of religion in | | | | Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism. The |
| people’s lives the world over, since the beginning of | | | | novel concept at St Mungo Museum of Religious Life |
| civilization. Besides its unique concept, the museum | | | | and Art is being able to listen to people talk about their |
| provides an unparalleled view of the Gothic Cathedral | | | | faith, and witness the Mexican Day of the Dead |
| and the Necropolis, a nineteenth century graveyard | | | | skeleton, which signifies the victory of life over death. |
| situated on the hill behind. | | | | |
| | | | | The Scottish gallery traces the impact of religion on |
| The museum has four exhibition areas spread over | | | | the culture and beliefs of the people of West Scotland |
| three floors. These include the Gallery of Religious Art, | | | | from early times to present day civilization. The |
| the Gallery of Religious Life, the Scottish Gallery and a | | | | Sharing of Faiths banner reflects the spirit of the |
| temporary exhibition space. The objective of the St | | | | multi-faith city of Glasgow. The Zen Garden is the only |
| Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art is to inculcate | | | | permanent one in Britain, depicting simplicity and the |
| understanding and respect among people of diverse | | | | peaceful coexistence of man and nature. |
| faiths, religions and atheists through its exhibits which | | | | |
| include a Zen garden, and a sculpture showing Islamic | | | | Glasgow is among the most historic places in UK and |
| calligraphy. | | | | you'll find many attractions, both historic and modern, to |
| | | | | explore. The choice of Glasgow hotels available |
| The Gallery of Religious Art exudes brightness with its | | | | provides you with an easy way to stay at, discover |
| colorful stained glass windows depicting Christian saints | | | | and enjoy Glasgow at leisure. |
| and prophets. It also displays a beautiful figure of the | | | | |