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Travel Guide - Manchester |
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The birthplace of capitalism and the Industrial Revolution, Manchester is a city that embraces change and rides along with it. In more recent years, it has morphed into a modern metropolis that makes form and function a definite reality.
The main historic site in Manchester is the Town Hall. It is the city’s center of administration that is located in Albert Sq. On the exterior, it is a Victorian Gothic building crowned with tower that is 85m high. Inside, it is rich is sculpture and intricate decoration. Beside the town hall is the Central Library that looks exactly like the Roman Partheon. It was built in 1934 and has more than 20 miles of bookshelves making it the country’s largest municipal library. But the most beautiful building in Manchester is the John Rylands Library. It is also Victorian Gothic like the town hall and was built in remembrance of John Rylands.
For the sportier side of any traveler, the MEN Arena is a giant arena where the basketball team and ice hockey team of the city play. Rock concerts also take place here. The Old Trafford Stadium is home to the world’s most famous and supported football club. On the other hand, there is also the City of Manchester Stadium for the city’s beloved team, the Manchester City. Aside from football, cricket is also a big deal in Manchester. Watch matches and cricket season that run throughout the summer at the Lancashire County Cricket Club.
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If you desire some quiet time admiring beauty and enriching yourself in art, you can visit the Manchester Art Gallery. A wonderful collection of British art is on display here. Pre-Ralphealit art and a collection of 37 Turner watercolors can be seen at the old wing while art by artists such as Lucein Freud, Francis Bacon, Henry Moore, Stanley Spencer and David Hockney can be seen at the new gallery. The Godlee Obervatory offers a great view of the city from its balcony and is itself the most interesting place to visit in Manchester. It was built in 1902 and the original Grubb telescope is still in place and fully functional. The futuristic ship looking Lowry houses more than 300 paintings and drawings by England’s favorite artist LS Lowry. There are also galleries, shops, two theaters, restaurants and bars in this building.
Climate: The climate in Manchester is a temperate maritime one where the summers are cool and the winters are mild. It rains a frequently in Manchester but it is just the light rain you might expect being in a British location. Temperatures are highest in the months of May to August which can go as high as 19.6 degrees Celsius.
Transportation: Public transport in Manchester is excellent and is where you can use a variety of Day saver tickets. Victoria, Piccadilly and G-Mex are frequented by trams. You can get around the city center using the Centreline bus 4 that provide free service. You can also travel by train from Castlefield to the Piccadilly, Oxford Rd and Salford station.
Make it Happen: Manchester Cheap Flights
More Information:
Tourism website
Wikipedia
Map of Manchester
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