Liverpool City Guide

Liverpool has a history which dates back to the 13th century. Thus, it has a rich heritage waiting for visitors to see. The borough of the past, Liverpool is a metropolitan city of today's England with nearly 450,000 inhabitants. It is located on the west coast of England, and due to its location, it has always been a major port in Britain. One could say that development came to the Liverpudlians from the sea. The importance of marine trade can be seen from the waterfront and the docks that became the major landmarks of the city. However, that isn't the only heritage of the city. Liverpool is famous for its diverse arhitectural styles from Tudor buildings of the 16th century to the contemporary architecture of modern times. The architectural richness of the city is recognised by UNESCO and many areas in Liverpool are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Music And Liverpool

Another prominent characteristic of Liverpool is its musical heritage. The city is identified with the Beatles, the most listened-to band of all times. Where they lived, where they played and many other Beatles related things make the city a famous tourist attraction. For instance, Mendips and 20 Forthlin Road is a famous destination in city tours to show visitors where the Beatles met and wrote their first songs.

Places To See in Liverpool

Besides architecture, Manchester is a city of literature and John Ryland's Library is just one of the gorgeous libraries you can explore in the city.

Some other most important sights in the city that you shouldn't leave before seeing are the commercial district and the cultural quarter. In commercial district, walking through the great buildings, you can see how a city has evolved and become rich with a port and find the finest samples of Georgian architecture. In the cultural quarter, however, you can explore the beauty of art and literature. Liverpool Cathedral, which is considered one of the finest architectural pieces of the 20th century, International Slavery Museum, Merseyside Maritime Museum, and Walker Art Gallery are among the places in this quarter that you really should see.

Exploring the city wouldn't be a problem because Liverpool is well connected both locally and internationally. It has an international port and airport, and once you arrive in the city you can move around taking public transportation that includes buses, trains and ferries.

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