Manchester Attractions, England

The Manchester Transport Museum was designed not only to develop public interest in the history of the local transport system, but in general - to stimulate the promotion of the transport industry in the North West England region. This is one of the largest museums in Great Britain - its collection contains about a hundred buses, for which the institution has a special large annex. The most valuable exhibits are trolleybuses and trams from the 1900s, once owned by companies such as Ashton and Metrolink. The museum has a large collection of old maps, emblems, route schedules, plans and manuals - documents that are somehow related to the work of transport. Every day, work is carried out here related to the repair and restoration of various models of transport.

Over 229 feet tall, 15 floors and 328,299 square feet of office space all come together in a modern sustainable building in Manchester. The structure has a solid steel frame, due to which the structure looks almost airy, and the energy-saving technologies implemented in it ensure the economical use of natural resources - light, heat and water. For example, the double coating of the facade leads to minimization of energy consumption for heating, and the rainwater recycling system allows the use of treated water even for food purposes. And the management even encourages everyone who chooses a bicycle as an alternative to a personal car - for this purpose, a bicycle parking lot has been created near One Angel Square.

In order to develop the interest of residents and guests of the city in its history and heritage, Urbis was created - a large exhibition complex. Since 2012, the National Football Museum has been located on its territory - for fans of ball sports, this is the best option where to go in Manchester. The main trump card is the extraordinary technical equipment that provides interactive presentation of information and “trying on” the role of one of the world's football stars by visitors. So, anyone here can test their skills - try to make a pass or a certain trick with the ball, take a penalty kick, check the accuracy of the shot and the speed of reaction.

One of the main attractions of Manchester and the whole of Great Britain is considered to be an art gallery, founded in 1884. In total, the collection includes more than 25 thousand items of arts and crafts. Collected works of art here cover a variety of eras and areas of creativity. Thus, the collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings of the 19th century is most valued. The central place is occupied by a collection of fine art - engravings, sculptures, hundreds and thousands of paintings. Collections of clothes, toys, jewelry and silverware are of particular interest.

The characteristic facade of the building, erected in the Neo-Gothic style and standing out against the background of the surrounding buildings, is simply impossible to ignore. The collection of the library, opened here in 1900, was formerly owned by Rylands. At the time of its opening, there were about 40 thousand books, and he also collected rare literary publications. You should definitely visit the luxurious rooms of this library. After all, what are its reading rooms worth, statues made of white marble, carved arcades and massive wooden furniture.

Heaton Park is an amazing place to spend time outdoors. The huge park is located away from the bustle of the city, on its territory there is a lake where you can go boating in the warm season. Heaton Hall will certainly appeal to you - it delights with the thoughtfulness of the architectural solution, and here you can also see alpaca, donkey and other animals in their natural habitat.

Victoria Baths is a majestic building built in the first half of the twentieth century. The building immediately catches the eye due to the bright colors and colorful stained-glass windows that adorn the window openings. Manchester guides often bring tourists here as part of a sightseeing tour to show an example of an English Baroque building and show the site where the UK's first Jacuzzi was installed.

Beetham Tower is a unique skyscraper, included in the ranking of the thinnest structures in the world. The building was built in 2006 using the most advanced technology at the time and was then considered the tallest residential building on the planet, the skyscraper is 551 feet high. On almost fifty floors there are luxurious apartments of different layouts and areas.

Etihad Stadium, also known as the City of Manchester Stadium, is not only the home arena of the local football club, but also an auditorium for 48,000 people. At one time, such legendary musicians as Rod Stewart Red and Bon Jovi, as well as Coldplay, Hot Chili Peppers, U2 and many others gave concerts here.

By visiting the National Museum of History, you can plunge into the life and everyday life of workers in various industries. The exhibits are exhibited in a building designed by C. Henry - visitors can look at leaflets and posters of the industrial era in the life of the city, see old photographs and pages of diaries.

The Scientific and Industrial Museum is famous for the fact that it was here that the world's first railway station was once built. Now the preserved facade and warehouses are part of the architectural heritage of Great Britain. A huge exhibition of objects related to the development of industry, science and technology has made the Manchester Museum the most significant point on the route of the industrial heritage of Europe.

The Lowry Concert Hall, built on the shipping canal, is designed for ten thousand spectators and is suitable for both small performances and fantastic shows that require the installation of a large amount of equipment for high-quality sound and special effects. Inside the complex there are two galleries: one - with paintings by Lawrence Lowry, and the second - is intended for temporary exhibitions. The last renovation took place in 2000.

Palace Theater - has the status of the main Manchester theater stage, opening its doors to the audience since the end of the 19th century. The construction and decoration of the building on Oxford Street was carried out by A. Darbyshire, who managed to create a hall with amazing acoustics. The theater acquired its current size at the beginning of the 20th century (capacity - up to 2.6 thousand people). Big fans of the theater come here from everywhere.

Chinatown is located in the central part of Manchester, opening up to its guests the world of oriental traditions and, of course, traditional Asian food. To get here, just go through the colorful multi-tiered gates, behind which you will find a variety of souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants.

The City Hall is a Victorian neo-Gothic building, which, thanks to its height of 278 feet, is visible from different parts of the city. The construction was completed in 1877, at present there are halls with luxurious decoration inside, showing the history of the city thanks to wall paintings, and there are also sculptures depicting noble Manchesterians in the room.