Manchester City Guide

"Manchester....the belly and guts of the Nation" says George Orwell, for Manchester. Well, who can blame him? A shining borough at the heart of England, full of history, Manchester is inviting visitors for its richness to be discovered. The history of the city goes back to Roman times and that is where Manchester took its name. Manchester started as a neighbourhood of the Roman fort of Mamucium, or Mancunium, which was a Roman province of Britannia at that time. Flourishing in the time of Industrial Revolution, it made its way to today as the world's first industrialised city. Today, Manchester is a developed city with a population of half a million and a world-famous football club and it has something to offer its visitors from any period of time.

The Cotton Mills

Manchester was an important center for cotton trade and thus is full of cotton mills that became a city landmark today. You can feel the authentic atmosphere of the city by visiting these mills.

The Town Hall

It is considered one of the most beautiful and important buildings of England in Victorian style. You can visit this architectural beauty any day of the week for free.

John Ryland's Library in Deansgate

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.

Apart from these places, the area of Castlefield is highly worth seeing. Taking a fresh walk to Castlefield, you can enjoy Urban Heritage Park and see the history of Industrial Revolution in Museum of Science and Industry.

Most of the hot spots are in the city centre and are free to visit. Manchester, easily accessible with its well served airport and railways, makes it a treat to travel around, exploring and sight-seeing. In addition to inter-city travel, with the fantastic public transportation, you can get around on foot, by tram or bus, without the usual city stress.

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