Holidays in Liverpool
Dream to go beyond the capital of Great Britain, go on vacation to Liverpool. This is a large port city. It is located in the North-West of England. At the same time, the city is the economic and cultural center of the country. Many know him thanks to the same-name football club, as well as the famous boy-band The Beatles. The city really is a small homeland of the group and the homeland of the sport team of the same name. But it hides in itself much more interesting than these facts. Each tourist before going somewhere to rest, necessarily learns the weather of the resort. The climate in Liverpool is temperate, oceanic. It is characterized by a fairly warm summer with an average air temperature of 17 degrees above zero. Winter is mild and warm, the coldest month is January. The air temperature in this month will be 3 degrees of heat.
Top attractions in Liverpool
Liverpool will amaze with a variety of attractions. Although the city looks at first sight as an industrial one, it stores many masterpieces of architecture. Reminiscences of the Victorian era are especially numerous. The most famous and grandiose memorial of the architecture of this era is St. George's Hall. Symbols of the city, too, is worth seeing. This is the Albert Dock, the Royal Liver Building, the Kyunard Building and the Mercy Dox. In 2008, the city received the title of European Capital of Culture. It is in Liverpool - as in one of the major cities of the country - is the oldest Chinatown. There is also a club called Caven. In this place, the Beatles group began their creative career. Very close to the studio opened a museum dedicated to their work. While on vacation in Liverpool, be sure to see another interesting museum Tate Liverpool. It is considered a branch of the London Tate. You can get to it only on the ferry.
While in Liverpool, do not forget to visit the great Liverpool Cathedral. Built by his genius architecture Giles Gilbert Scott. This cathedral should take an important place in the city tour. He was built by the son of the creator of Big Ben. It is interesting that he chose the modernist style, which is not typical for the architecture of the country. The cathedral is often compared with the Roman Cathedral of St. Peter. True, not all locals understand the style of the cathedral and even nicknamed it among the people "wigwam Peddy". Then go to the port area. From other areas it is separated by buildings of the Victorian era. If there is a desire to visit the entertainment institution. For example, a pub, a bar or a restaurant. Go to Albert Dock. It has not been used for a long time, but it is of historical value and many establishments are concentrated here.
For fans of the Beatles group, Matthew Street is mandatory. On it there is a club from which the famous "Liverpool Four" came out. In the same quarter is the famous pub The Grapes, where the guys loved to spend time. Acquainted with the city, it's time and gifts to buy. For example, a great gift to a loved one will be a souvenir with the symbols of Liverpool, the Beatles group or some favorite building. Souvenirs are sold at every step. Remember that the rest in Liverpool can be held very actively, richly and brightly. If you want to visit a sporting event, visit interesting institutions, see amazing sights, go shopping, and in the evening appreciate the night life of a big city, then welcome to Liverpool!
