Manchester
About Manchester
Manchester, one of the largest and most vibrant city in UK is situated in the north west of England. Formed by more than 490.000 inhabitants, Manchester has plenty to offer and displays its cultural wealth and musical heritage. Manchester is a very dynamic city according to analysts.
In Manchester, you can enter in a city influenced by industrial revolution.
May discover the Architecture of Manchester, composed by a variety of styles ranging from Victorian to contemporary architecture like the Beetham Tower, the Manchester`s tallest building. As London, Manchester has his own big wheel which dominate the City. Two of the most popular footballs clubs, Manchester City and Manchester United, emerge from Manchester. Definitely, Manchester, will not leave you indifferent.
Attractions to see in Manchester
Manchester Opera House
Is a 1920 seater theatre which hosts musicals, ballet, concerts and a Christmas pantomime. You should definitely visit this theatre which started its first performance in 1912. This spectacular Opera theatre’s is also distinguished by receiving the European first performance of West Side Story and British regional premiere of The Phantom of the Opera.
Old Trafford
In Manchester, you have the chance to discover Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United. This huge structure with a capacity of 75.811 seats is the third largest stadium after Wembley in England. Enter in the“theatre of dreams”, one of the most popular stadium in the world . Well deserved, you can reach this area by the tramway station “Manchester metrolink”.
Museum of Sciences
Opened since 15 September 1983, the Museum of Science deserves a visit. This museum is devoted to science technology and industry. By visiting this museum, you can discover exhibitions, getting onto Aircraft, Computing, locomotives thematics.
Manchester Museum
Thanks to the Manchester museum, you can have access to about 6 million of items, from every continents and enter in an remarkable collections of Archaeological, Botanical, Ethnological or Geological showpieces in this museum founded in 1867.
Manchester Art Gallery
This Manchester Art Gallery, one of the most popular museum in Manchester was opened in 1824. The magnificent gallery covers 6 centuries and contains over 25000 items. Mainly, the Manchester Art gallery has a large collections of English school but displays also artefacts of Dutch, German, Italian painter . In addition, it contains a French collection of the post-impressionist painter Cezanne or at the same time Pierre Auguste Renoir.
Districts to visit in Manchester
Chinatown
In the north of Manchester, you can enter in the remarkable and effervescent Chinatown. Be fascinated by all the curiosities of this community as for example the iconic arch Ming entrance. This district is also perfect if you want to appreciate Chinese gastronomy thanks to the typical restaurants located in this area.
Castefield
Another charming place in Manchester, the district of Castlefield. This district contains many waterways as the mainly Bridgewater and Rochdale canals. This city will offer a peaceful atmosphere when the weather turns fine again. You should definitely relax in this quiet atmosphere and discover the spectacular fort of Mamucium. Thanks to that, you can enjoy the large number of pub in this area.
Canal Street
Canal street is commonly named the Village and it`s probably the most original place in Manchester. This city contains the most important gay community but also the most popular pubs and night clubs. This is the place where you must go, if you want to enjoy night life.
Manchester travel tips
Wheel of Manchester
Take on Board the remarkable “wheel of Manchester” and admire the panorama of the city in the air.
Museum of transport
If you are keen on transport history, or you want to increase your knowledge about transport, visit the museum of transport of Manchester and you will enter in a large collection of historical buses & trams.
How to escape of the city?
If you are looking for a very pleasant landscape, you will be attracted by the Manchester waterway’s which are always in activity.
Cathedral of Manchester
If you are looking for a magnificent place to visit, the Anglican Cathedral, in the city centre, is for you.
Highfield County Park
Another charming place is Highfield Country Park that let you reach by cycle a very peaceful area.
Spinningfields Ice Rink
If you want to live magical instant in Christmas, participate to “Spinningfields Ice Rink” (18th nov-2nd jan) with an a open-air ice rink in Manchester.
China Town of Manchester
Near to Piccadilly Garden, the China Town of Manchester, will be a change of scene to discover the Oriental culture.
Football in Manchester
Take a ticket for a spectacular match of one of the two team in Manchester to appreciate a typical atmosphere.
Market Street
Definitely, you are obligated to join Market Street which have all the common brand and some typical designers of Manchester in order to do shopping.
Music in Manchester
Manchester is the archetype of a musical city, be tempted by the “Night Day Café”, an original place to listen listen live music’s.
Fun and facts about Manchester
(1) Manchester is originated from the ancient Roman Mamucium.
(2) Closely located to Old Trafford stadium, appears a cricket stadium which wear the same name than this football stadium.
(3) Manchester was the first city in the world having the railway service.
(4) The famous band Oasis was formed in Manchester.
(5) Manchester United is supported by more fan than all the other teams in the world.
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