Sightseeing in Middlesbrough - what to see. Complete travel guide

Middlesbrough is a modern city in Great Britain, which is famous as a university center. The life in this modern city is nothing similar to the life in Middlesbrough even a few decades ago. The beginning of the century was the period of rapid growth of Middlesbrough, turning it into a major industrial center of the country. However, even nowadays you still can see old buildings and factories on the streets of the city. They remind of its great industrial past. You will even find old houses with open terraces, which add a shade of romance and coziness to Middlesbrough.

Currently the city atmosphere is much more diverse. Here have been opened numerous modern tourist resorts, restaurants and entertainment centers. We should also note that Middlesbrough will be definitely loved by tourists who enjoy visiting modern European resorts because this place has simply everything for rest.

The most popular hotel of the city is called the Thistle Middlesbrough Hotel. It is located in the heart of the city and is surrounded by its major attractions. Besides quality fully furnished rooms and high level of service the guests of the hotel are welcome to visit restaurants, a modern business center, gym and a swimming pool. This hotel will be a good choice for those tourists who want to see absolutely all memorable places because reaching them from the city center is very simple. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Another modern hotel complex, Wainstones Hotel, is located away from the noisy center of Middlesbrough. In this part of the town you can enjoy peace and tranquility. Here there are many parks and almost no traffic. The center of the town can be reached by bus. Near the hotel are organized various tours for visitors.

The third popular hotel of Middlesbrough is Baltimore Hotel. This is a small two-story building that resembles old houses of Great Britain. Guests can also reach any part of the town from this hotel or book a tour.

Looking at the modern city today, it is difficult to imagine that in the early 19th century it was a small village, inhabited by only 25 people. The most significant transformations of the city occurred in the second half of the 19th century. A group of businessmen from England bought out local farms and invested huge funds in their development. Already in 1833, a port was built in the city, and soon, several iron ore mines were founded in the vicinity of Middlesbrough.

Today, the modern city is famous not only for its first-class hotels and entertainment centers, but also for its rich sports life. In 1995, the ultramodern Riverside Stadium was built here, with a capacity of more than 35,000 people. This is the largest stadium in the country, which was built since the end of the Second World War. Now it hosts the most significant sports and cultural events. A visit to it will be interesting even for those who do not consider themselves keen sports fan.

The prospects for cultural recreation in Middlesbrough are also excellent. Guests of the city will be interested to visit the Institute of Contemporary Art. Its opening was also held recently, in 2007. Nowadays in the exhibition halls of the Institute, one of the largest collections of paintings in the UK is kept. The pride of the cultural center is an extensive collection of works by Pablo Picasso.

An important historical symbol for the city is the Ackam Hall Mansion. It was built for Sir William Hustler, one of the wealthiest townspeople. The construction of the mansion was completed in 1683. Now the beautiful historic building is one of the oldest in Middlesbrough. It is accessible to visitors and presents guests with an interesting collection of antiques.

The permanent symbol of the city remains the transport bridge, which was built in 1911 and is one of the main reminders of the active development of the city. At the time of construction, this bridge was one of the largest in the world. It connected the territory of the city with the port of Clarence. The length and height of the bridge are 260 meters and 69 meters, respectively. Despite the fact that the bridge is more than one hundred years old, it has not lost its original meaning and is still actively used. Tourists are more interested in admiring the transport bridge in the evening, when it is decorated with spectacular lighting.