ITALIAN GARDEN and ARANDORA STAR MEMORIAL
The Italian Garden and Arandora Star Memorial is the world’s largest permanent memorial to the 805 victims of the tragedy. The Garden is an enclosed space adjoining St Andrew’s Metropolitan Cathedral. A paved and grassed area contains a modern monument of large mirrored plinths inscribed with verses from the scriptures and Italian poets. Visitors can wander through the construction – there is a water feature that runs through the centre of the garden and an olive tree symbolising peace A plaque on the east wall of the garden lists the names of the 94 Italians from Scotland who died. Members of the Italian Garden Improvement Group will give tours and talks continuously throughout each of the 3 days . Friday 20th 10 am – 2pm Saturday 21st 10am – 2pm Sunday 22nd 10am – 2pm
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
196 Clyde Street, Glasgow, UK, G1 4JY
196 Clyde St, Glasgow G1 4JY, UK
G1 4JY
Italian Garden and Arandora Star Memorial - opened 2011
Giulia Chiarini
VISIT DETAILS
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Central Station and St Enoch Subway
Parking Available: yes
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Parking Available: yes
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ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Fully Accessible
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Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
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Further Accessibility Details: -
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: Italian Garden Group
Italian Garden Improvement Group
Tel: 07976365930
Email: a1gon@aol.com
Website: www.italiancloister.org.uk
Italian Garden Improvement Group
Tel: 07976365930
Email: a1gon@aol.com
Website: www.italiancloister.org.uk
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