The largest naval city in northwestern Britain was founded in 1207 and football is in the atmosphere. It’s an incredibly calm and magical city, which retains the original English architecture. The birthplace of the Beatles, it is a musical port full of life. Walking on its busy streets, you will see the street musician, live shows and music venues you will change your mood. Wander around the port and «taste» the saltiness of the River Mersey.

Currency: Pound Sterling

Calling Code: +44

Nearest airports from city center: John Lennon Airport (30min), Manchester Airport (55min.), Bradford Airport (2 hours)

TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING

*** ΒΕΑΤLES STORY (Britannia Vaults Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AD)

It’s the museum about the history of the legendary band Beatles. You can see items of Beatles, like George Harrison’s frst guitar. Don’t lose it!

*** THE CAVERN CLUB (10 Mathew St, Liverpool L2 6RE)

It’s the club which hosted the Beatles in their early years. Cavern Club οpened in 1957 as a jazz club and in early 1960s, was the center of the rock and roll scene. Queen, The Rolling Stones, Black Sabbath, Elton John also sang in this music scene

*** ROYAL ALBERT DOCK

It’s a complex of dock buildings and warehouses and opened in 1846. A magic area.

*** MUSEUM OF LIVERPOOL (Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool L3 1DG)

It’s the museum devoted to the history of a regional city. You can see more than 6.000 objects, that bring incredible heritage to life of Liverpool.

*** LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL (St James Mt, Liverpool L1 7AZ)

It was constructed between 1904 and 1978. It’s the largest cathedral and religious building in UK and the eighth largest church in the world.

*** MERSEYSIDE MARITIME MUSEUM (Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AQ)

Mathew Street

It’s the place to see and explore the development of the world famous port with boats, ship models and more.

*** WALKER ART GALLERY (William Brown St, Liverpool L3 8EL)

You can find here one of the largest art collections in England outside of London.

*** RADIO CITY TOWER (1 Houghton St, Liverpool L1 1RL)

It’s one of the most succesful radio stations in UK. If you visit it, you will have a unique opportunity to take panoramic views of the city.

*** SEFTON PARK (Sefton Park, Liverpool L17).

It’s a magnificent 200-acre Park and most loved by locals.

*** TATE LIVERPOOL (Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 4BB)

It’s the home of British and International modern and contemporary art in the North.

THINGS TO DO

*** Take a walk in the historic port.

*** Enjoy a range of cruises, ferries and amazing views of Liverpool and Wirral with Mersey Ferries

*** Don’t lose the Baltic Triangle, an alternative hub with indie start-ups housed in former warehouses around Jamaica Street. You will see an eccentric atmopshere!

*** Take a picture in The Royal Liver Building. It is located at the Pier Head and is one of the sights that earned Liverpool its Unesco World Heritage status.

FOOD AND DRINK

Liverpool’s most famous dish is scouse, which is usually cooked with mutton or beef, in combination with vegetables. The city is of course famous for street food, where in every corner there are small shops that offer the famous and delicious sandwich with sausage and onions. Everywhere in the city you can find traditional pubs, excellent bars, burger spots and restaurants.

WHERE TO STAY

They are a lot of places to stay in Liverpool. You can find hotels wih a low budget in the city center, Albert Dock, Hope Quarter, Everton and Crosby Beach.

FUN AND SHOPPING

*** Liverpool One (5 Wall St, Liverpool L1 8JQ)

*** Bold Street

*** Cavern Walks Boutique Shopping Center (Harrington St, Liverpool L2 6RE)

*** St Johns Shopping Centre (St George’s Pl, Liverpool L1 1LY)

*** Knowsley Safari Park, is a 5-mile safari drive with lions, tigers and more.

HOW TO GET AROUND

If you love walking, Liverpool is one of the best cities to explore it on foot. The city center is walkable comfortably and easily. It has a very good public transport network. Taxi’s basic fee is £2.60, the kilometer price is £0.72 – £1.00. For standing and waiting time, £12.00 is charged per hour.

CITIES NEAR LIVERPOOL

Major cities close to Liverpool are Manchester (49.8km), Stoke on Trent (68.3km), Bradford (91.3km), Sheffield (100.3km) and Leeds (103.6km).