travel2holidays: Liverpool

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Liverpool United Kingdom

It's hard to bring up Liverpool without a thought of the Beatles. This band is still a source of pride for the Scousers, but that shouldn't eclipse the other attractions in this city on England's west coast. Its undeniable cultural vitality today is evident in the restoration and repurposing of its industrial heritage, the transformation of the Albert Dock into a cultural and leisure hub, the opening of the Tate Gallery or the creation of the Garden Festival have made Liverpool one of the most lively cities in the country. Without question, Albert Dock is the main sight in Liverpool. A series of sturdy brick warehouses encircle a basin. A World Heritage site, the Albert Dock is home to the award-winning Tate Liverpool, the Merseyside Maritime Museum and the striking International Slavery Museum. With so much to see and do, take a breather in one of the many bars, cafes and restaurants dotted around the dock. And then there's the Beatles. There are many spots around the city that honour this legendary band, museums, bars, shops, hotels and cafeterias themed around the band’s history draw many music pilgrims. All these Beatles sites share the limelight with another symbol of the city: The Metropolitan Cathedral, the largest cathedral in the UK, also draws many tourists due to its unique architecture. Of course, you can't discuss Liverpool without bringing up football. Here, at Anfield stadium, home of Liverpool F.C, visitors will learn everything there is to know about this great club. Around the stadium there are a few pubs for pre-match pints and to meet the team’s passionate supporters first-hand. Now, that's the real Liverpool experience.

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Liverpool (LPL)

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