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Culture of Manchester. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Recent years Manchester is mostly identified with football discourse as the world renowned football club has skyrocketed the fame of this small scenic British city. However Manchester will be of great interest not only for football fans but for all the travelers being passionate to exciting tours and to visiting destinations of historical significance. Manchester is a place which was first to host British repertory theaters. Nowadays the city is of great attraction for dramatic art admirers from all over the world. The Palace Theatre is definitely worth visiting. Opera connoisseurs will enjoy the Opera House.
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Manchester is a great city for shopping, there are large shopping streets, and ultramodern shopping centres, and a lot of small speciality stores. The location of the most prestigious shops … Open
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Where, if not in Manchester, can be located a Museum dedicated to football "National Football Museum"? As already noted, it was the football club that glorified the city, so it is not surprising that there is a cultural institution dedicated to it, among the exhibits of the museum you will find interactive installations and cups. But this is not the most interesting —you can enjoy the quiz on the knowledge of football in the Museum, as well as try yourself as a sports commentator. In addition, famous football players are often invited to the cultural institution, so there is a certain chance to meet them. The glass building of the Museum, which seems "weightless" is also of great interest fo tourists. And a certain advantage of visiting it is the free entrance.
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It will be interesting to visit Clayton Hall Museum together with young tourists, where a lot of entertainment and surprises are prepared for young visitors — interactive exhibits and masterclasses. The cultural institution is located in the building of the XVIII century, where the interior and atmosphere of those times are preserved — and all this is not without the help of dolls, which create the feeling that people of the Victorian era still live here. Many interactive exhibits that will allow you to learn more about the development of the trade union movement, the legal consciousness of the people, and the struggle for rights (including suffrage) can be found in People's History Museum. In another Museum — Gallery of Costume-visitors will find a beautiful collection of costumes, ranging from the Middle Ages to the Victorian era.
Wheel of Manchester, The Bridgewater Hall, Beetham Tower, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Manchester … Open
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One of the most picturesque areas of the city is Chinatown, which in comparison with other similar quarters of large settlements, is very clean and well maintained. In Manchester, there are other interesting places that immerse visitors in a different culture-they sometimes do not expect to meet in a traditional British city here. For example, Khizra Masjid, a mosque built in 1962 specifically for the needs of the Islamic community. Or two Buddhist centres - Kagyu Ling Buddhist Centre and Manchester Buddhist Centre, which, it may seem, don’t look coherent with the city. However, they are present here, which once again is another proof of the tolerance of local residents.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Manchester and surroundings
Plan your own excursion through Manchester: churches, museums and castles
Manchester Town Hall, Manchester
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» Manchester Town Hall is one of the main attractions in Manchester. It was decided to construct a new town hall in 1863 because the old one did not suit the developing town. Facts:» The famous architect Alfred Waterhouse built a building in 1877 in the New Gothic style. There are almost no decorative elements on its facade. An 85-meter tower with a clock and 23 bells rises above the Town Hall.
» Although it looks like an old construction, it has all amenities: heating, lighting, and ventilation. These systems are hidden and decorated.
» The interior is distinguished by frescoes depicting scenes on various themes: religion, trade, and manufacture. There are also sculptures of famous residents of Manchester.
» At the entrance to the Town Hall, there is a sculpture of the founder of Manchester, General Agricola.
» The Town Hall was shot in several films.
Wheel of Manchester, Manchester
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» It is better to enjoy the panoramic view of Manchester from heights. The Ferris wheel was constructed here in 2004. It was mounted and delivered to the amusement park from Edinburgh. Facts:» The wheel is over 50 m high and weighs several tons. It is tens of meters across. A few tens of suspended trolleys for passengers are attached to the rims of the vertical wheel. The trolley seats several people.
» Visitors can reach their seats through a special platform. Dozens of workers used a crane to mount such a construction.
» The mobile wheel is located not far from Manchester Cathedral, in the Millennium Quarter. From the wheel, you can clearly see the Town Hall, the river, and other attractions. The wheel rotates three of four times.
» It is more comfortable to take a ride during daylight hours when the range of vision is up to 30 km. Within an hour, up to 1 000 people manage to take a ride.
» According to the latest data, in April 2012, the city council decided to close and dismantle the wheel due to the Olympic Games.
Manchester Central Library, Manchester
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» Central Library is the headquarters of all libraries and information services of Manchester. It was built in 1934. Facts:» Designed by the architect E. Vincent Harris, the building resembles the Roman Pantheon. Its roof is a round glass dome. You can enter the library through a huge arch with columns. Right behind it, there is a high hall. On its ceiling, you can see English arms and wonderful patterns.
» After the renovation and refurbishment that cost £50 million, the library was re-opened in 2014.
» On each floor, there is a computer that displays the information you are interested in, the map of the library, and the detailed description of all rooms.
» In the reading room, natural light comes through the glass dome.
» The total length of all the shelves is 56 km.
» There is also the Henry Watson Music Library.
Imperial War Museum North, Manchester
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» The Imperial War Museum North in Manchester is the fifth branch of the London Museum. Exactly this museum was seriously damaged by German bombs. Facts:» The famous architect Daniel Libeskind has designed an impressive museum building. The construction lasted from 1997 to 2001.
» The building consists of three separate sectors that symbolize a broken globe. The museum collection includes artifacts telling about the First and Second World Wars.
» The main purpose of the exhibition is to show the damaging impact of wars on human life. On the website of the museum, you can see these words: “It is more a world museum than a war museum.
» At the entrance, there are the Soviet T34 tank and the English AV8a plane. They played a big role in the Second World War.
» The walls of all halls are deep red, which symbolizes the blood spilled during military operations. The core of the collection is letters, photos, and belongings of ordinary people. The main purpose of museum founders was to show human destinies but not confrontations between countries.
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What to visit during two-day excursion in Manchester
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Football
Gay Village
Chinatown
The Lowry
Where: Pier 8, Salford Quays, Manchester; Telephone: +44 (0)870 208 6000;
Where: Pier 8, Salford Quays, Manchester; Telephone: +44 (0)870 208 6000;
People’s History Museum
Where: Left Bank, Bridge St., Manchester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 228 7212;
Where: Left Bank, Bridge St., Manchester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 228 7212;
Urbis
Where: Cathedral Gardens, Manchester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 605 8200;
Where: Cathedral Gardens, Manchester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 605 8200;
Manchester City Galleries
Where: Mosley Street (main office) Quay Street, Manchester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 235 8888;
Where: Mosley Street (main office) Quay Street, Manchester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 235 8888;
Manchester Opera House
Where: Oxford Street, Manchester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 245 6600;
Where: Oxford Street, Manchester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 245 6600;
Manchester Museum
Where: John Rylands University Library of Manchester, 250 Oxford Road, Manchester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 275 2648/2634; Opening hours: Mon, Sun & Bank Holidays;
Where: John Rylands University Library of Manchester, 250 Oxford Road, Manchester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 275 2648/2634; Opening hours: Mon, Sun & Bank Holidays;
Imperial War Museum
Where: Trafford Wharf Road, The Quays, Manchester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 836 4000;
Where: Trafford Wharf Road, The Quays, Manchester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 836 4000;
Reference information
Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Manchester
♥ Palace 'Chatsworth House' , 50.1 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Manchester and around
♥ Art museum 'Manchester Art Gallery' Manchester, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Manchester
♥ St. John the Baptist Church, Chester, 54 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral Church of St. Anne, Leeds, 57.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Lancaster, 72.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Fountains Abbey, Ripon, 82 km from the center. On the map
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Manchester
Landmarks of culture on Manchester map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Manchester. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Manchester: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Manchester. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
