Manchester’s unique character owes much to its groundbreaking past. It’s the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and has a lot of history in science, politics, music, the arts and full of sports’ «perfume». Manchester is the oldest industrial city in the world, the fascinating english «capital of the north» with a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Currency: Pound Sterling
Calling Code: +44
Nearest airports from city center: Manchester Airport (14km)
TOP-10 SIGHTSEEING
*** MANCHESTER ART GALLERY (Mosley St, Manchester M2 3JL)
Don’t miss it… Visit the Victorian-era building, which has one of the most importan art collections in UK.
*** NATIONAL FOOTBALL MUSEUM (Urbis Building Cathedral Gardens, Todd St, Manchester M4 3BG).
Even if you are not a football fan, you should the largest and best football museum in the world, with the innumerable collection of football objects and archives.
*** MUSEUM OF SCIENCE INDUSTRY (Liverpool Rd, Manchester M3 4FP)
In front of you will pass the history of the city in the Industrial Revolution and the post-industrial era. You will see a collection of locomotives, printing presses and the first electroshock devices. Spend enough time on your visit because it is worth it.
*** IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM NORTH (Quay West, Trafford Wharf Road, M17 1TZ Manchester)
Renowned architect Daniel Libeskind designed a museum of the woes of wartime. You will have the opportunity to see exhibits covering all the great conflicts of the 20th century. Use audiovisual media to experience the world in a war-torn world.
*** PEOPLE’S HISTORY MUSEUM (Left Bank, Spinningfields, M3 3ER Manchester)
Υou will see the way in which for two centuries the basic democratic rights were conquered, through the struggles of the working class and not only.
*** ΤΗΕ JOHN RYLANDS LIBRARY (150 Deansgate, M3 3EH Manchester)
Everyting started in 1890, when the widow of one of the most successful industrialists in the city commissioned the creation of a public library in his memory and the result was unique. Enjoy the Victorian Gothic architecture building, a book cathedral of immense value. Among other things, you will be able to see the oldest surviving passage in the New Testament.
*** THE LOWRY (Pier 8, Salford Quays, Manchester M503AZ)
It is located on the city’s waterfront and houses theaters, art galleries, restaurants, shops and bars. Enjoy more than 400 magnificent paintings and drawings by the famous local artist who gave his name to this modern cultural center.
*** ΤΗΕ WHITWORTH (Oxford Rd, Manchester M15 6ER)
Make a stop at one of the top art galleries in all of Europe. Contains about 55,000 items and is part of the University of Manchester.
*** SALFORD MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY (Crescent, Salford M5 4WU)
“Τravel” as far back as 1850, when it opened in November of that year as the Royal Museum and Public Library. The history of Victorian art and architecture will pass in front of your eyes.
*** MANCHESTER MUSEUM (University of, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL)
It’s a museum featuring works of archeology, anthropology and natural history and is owned by the University of Manchester.
THINGS TO DO
*** If you visit Manchester, you should definitely go through the colorful Chinatown.
*** Manchester Cathedral. Definitely a must visit at the Anglican Diocese of Manchester, home of the Bishop of Manchester and the Parish Church
*** Manchester City Council. Τake a picture! Admire Neo-Gothic Architecture, Clock Tower, Victorian Era, Gothic Architecture and Victorian Architecture.
*** Don’t miss a visit to Museum of Transport (Cheetham Hill, Manchester) . You will love it. Υou will see buses, trams and many more vehicles of the past.
*** Go for a walk to Piccadilly Gardens and Albert Square with the historical buildings.
FOOD AND DRINK
You can find everywhere all the cuisines! Taste some traditional foods and sweets like black pudding, lancashire cheese, meat and potato pie, local tart and Lancashire hotpot. Go to Northern Quarter district with its countless bars, shops, restaurants and try the best coffee in town. Go for a drink or a coffee to Oxford Road, Castlefield, Bridgewater and Deansgate.
WHERE TO STAY
It’s a very good option to stay in the center of Manchester. You can find also a lot of hotels and apartments in many neighborhoods.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** LEGOLAND Discovery Centre (Unit D5, Barton Square, intu Trafford Centre, Manchester M17 8AS)
*** SEA LIFE Manchester (The Trafford Centre).
*** Manchester Arndale Shopping Center (Manchester M4 3AD).
*** Reddish Vale Country Park (Reddish Vale Visitors Centre, Reddish Vale Rd, Stockport SK5)
*** Oxford Road for shopping
*** Tandle Hill
HOW TO GET AROUND
The best way to get around Manchester is on foot. You can use buses, tram and train. Τhe transport network is excellent
CITIES NEAR MANCHESTER
Major cities close to Manchester are Bradford (47km), Sheffield (52km), Liverpool (55km), Leeds (58 km), Derby (80 km) and Nottingham (92km)
