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Liverpool, England
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Liverpool is a famous and multi-faceted city on the banks of the River Mersey in the North West of England. Liverpool is known throughout the world as the birthplace of The Beatles and as the home of Liverpool FC and Everton FC, two of England and Europe’s most successful football clubs. You may be forgiven for believing that was achievement enough, but Liverpool’s contribution to Britain’s maritime heritage, to literature, film, television, theatre, politics and to art have been significant and enduring. The city is an eclectic blend of the historic, contemporary, beautiful, vibrant, multi-cultural, musical, sporty and fun. There are few cities that can boast such a complete package as Liverpool. This was part of the reason behind Liverpool’s successful time alongside Stavanger in Norway as European City of Culture 2008.
Liverpool has been inextricably linked with the sea for centuries. From humble beginnings as a tiny seaport used for shipping goods to Ireland, the potential of the Mersey’s deep waters became clear. As Britain’s industrial might gathered pace during the 18th and 19th centuries, Liverpool became increasingly important, exporting the nation’s wares to the four corners of the globe. Liverpool’s Docks were expanded to cope with the increased tonnage, and the Mersey became second only to London in its pre-eminence as a port. An indication of Liverpool’s prestige still exists in the form of three monumental buildings in the area once at the centre of the port. These are the Dock Board Offices, built in 1907 with a magnificent copper dome; the Cunard Building, dating from 1912 and decorated with superb ornamental carvings; and possibly the most well known of all of Liverpool’s buildings, the world famous Royal Liver building, with ‘liver birds’ crowning its twin cupolas. Although sadly no longer the dynamic force that they once were, many of the historic buildings on Liverpool’s waterfront have been preserved. In the case of the Albert Dock and Princes Dock in particular, they have moved with the times and now serve as centres of entertainment, culture and nightlife.
Liverpool is rightly proud of its reputation as a vibrant party city; its nightlife is legendary, and the warmth of the Liverpudlian welcome is genuine. The city also boasts a wealth of attractions and entertainment. Its time as European City of Culture also boosted Liverpool’s reputation as a visitor destination, and saw another wave of regeneration to tempt travellers.