Liverpool travel and tourist information
Liverpool is a city located right in the centre of cultural and commercial hub of England’s North West. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880. Liverpool is the fourth largest city in the UK with a population of 435 thousands. The City of Liverpool is governed by Liverpool City Council, and is one of five metropolitan boroughs that combine to make up the metropolitan county of Merseyside.Liverpool has a good rail, bus and road links with London and other main cities in the UK which makes getting to the city easy and convenient. The Liverpool travel infrastructure means you can get to wherever you want, whether or not you've brought the car. The range of accommodation available in the city will suit every taste and pocket.There are many quality hotels and bed and breakfasts in Liverpool that offer good accommodation. Liverpool's status as a port city has contributed to city’s diverse population, which, were drawn from a wide range of cultures, particularly those from Ireland. The city has the oldest Chinese community in Europe. Conde Nast Magazine rated Liverpool as the top three city break destination. Famous for the Beatles band, Liverpool also have number of theatres, art galleries and museums. The famous Liverpool football club is also one of the biggest attractions of the city. Travellers seeking a good night out, will not be disappointed by the Albert Dock with its busy nighlife. There are two horse racing courses at Aintree and Haydock and 40 golf courses.
The architecture is world-class, with more listed buildings than any city outside London. Whether you're coming to Liverpool for arts and culture, sport or family holidays, you'll be spoilt for choice in this great city. Certain areas of the city centre were granted by UNESCO the World Heritage Site status back in 2004. Referred to as the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City, the site comprises six separate locations and include the Pier Head, Albert Dock and William Brown Street and includes many of the city's most popular and famous landmarks. As a major British port, the docks in Liverpool have historically been central to the city's development. Liverpool has two Cathedrals, each of which imposes over the landscape around it. One of the oldest surviving buildings is Speke Hall, a Tudor manor house located in the south of the city.
Liverpool as a visitor destination is enhanced by its neighbors Knowsley, Southport, St.Helens and Wirral, each of which has its fair share of history, beauty, entertainment and hospitality to delve into. Whether you enjoy delving into history, indulging in thrill-seeking sports or getting away from it all the great outdoors, you'll find it in the towns and villages of Runcorn, Widnes, Hale, Daresbury and Moore in Halton.
The Economy of Liverpool is one of the largest within the United Kingdom. Similarly to the rest of the UK, Liverpool's economy is dominated by service industries, both public and private. In 2007, over 60% of all employment in the city was in the public administration, health, banking, education and finance sectors. Tourism industry is also a big part of the city’s economy. Liverpool is the 6th most visited city in the United Kingdom and among the 100 most visited cities in the world by international tourists.
