| Located on the north bank of the River Mersey, Liverpool is a fascinating city renowned for its maritime heritage, music, sports and nightlife. Liverpool is a city with great cultural heritage and has recently been awarded with the honor of being ‘European Capital of Culture in 2008’. The city’s fascinating waterfront area been has been declared a World Heritage Site. Visit the amazing city and explore its myriad of cultural attractions including museums, galleries and stunning historic structures. The city is also home to two top football clubs, Everton FC and Liverpool FC. Football fans and music lovers probably make for the bulk of crowd that visits Liverpool. Liverpool is also known for its vibrant nightlife which makes it one of the liveliest and most exciting places in the British Isles.
Though a large commercial city, Liverpool is home to many large parks and impressive public buildings. Liverpool is an ideal year round destination but the best time to plan your trip is during the spring or autumn when you will experience lesser crowd. Music lovers shouldn’t miss International Beatles Week every August. Also do take the Magical Mystery Tour, a two-hour minibus ride through major Beatles sites such as Penny Lane. With so many interesting attractions, Liverpool is truly a destination for every traveler. |
