Landmark Views: Stadiums with Iconic Backdrops

18. Celtic Park and Glasgow Cathedral: Scotland’s Roar Beneath the Steeple

Celtic Park is no ordinary football stadium—it’s the beating heart of Glasgow’s east end and the spiritual center for Celtic FC’s die-hard fans. Yet many visitors’ eyes turn instead to the medieval grandeur of Glasgow Cathedral, a gothic masterpiece perched just a few blocks away. While the Cathedral offers hushed reverence and centuries of sacred history, Celtic Park delivers another kind of awe—roaring crowds, green-and-white energy, and decades of football legend. Together, they form a portrait of Glasgow’s soul: sacred and spirited, ancient and alive, where every brick tells a story of belonging.