Manchester Art Gallery

Manchester, Str Mosley, M2 3JL

 Sights of Manchester The history of the Manchester Art Gallery began in 1823, and today the museum occupies three connected buildings, two of which were are built by Sir Charles Barry, perhaps the most famous architect in Britain, who built the Westminst Palace in London

John Rylands Library

Manchester, Deansgate, 150

 Manchester Attractions Rylands Library Late -victorian, neo-gothic some building and street Deansgate in Manchester. The library itself was founded by Henriqueta Rylands in memory of her husband and was opened in 1900. The library merged with the library of the University of Manchester in 1972.

Beathem Tower

Manchester, Deansgate, 301

 Manchester Attractions The Beathem Tower (also known as the Hilton Tower) is a 47-story mixed use skyscraper, completed in 2006 and named after building customers, the Beatam Organizational. It was designed by Ian Simpson and occupies a narrow stretch of land at the top of Deansgate

Castlefield

Manchester, 2 Saint John Street

 Manchester Attractions Castlefield is one of the most noteworthy inland areas in Manchester. It is bounded by the River Ayrwell, Quay Street, Deansgate and Chester Road. It was in this area that the ancient Roman fort Mamucium (or Mankunium) was located, which later gave its name to Manchester

Manchester Museum

Manchester, Rd. Oxford

 Manchester Attractions The Manchester Museum, owned by the University of Manchester, displays expositions related to archeology, anthropology and natural history. About 4, 5 million exhibits from all over the world are stored here

Manchester Cathedral

Manchester, Str. Victoria

 Sights of Manchester Manchester Cathedral, originally consecrated in honor of St. Mary, St. Dani and St. Georg, was built in the style of perpendicular Gothic in the late 15th - early 16th century. Of course, the church was rebuilt many times; in particular, it was badly damaged in the 20th century in the 20th century

Manchester University

Manchester, Rd Oxford

 Manchester Attractions Manchester University is one of the most important higher educational institutions in the UK , which is also in the first line of the ratings of the best universities around the world. The foundation date of the university is 1824 - in fact it is the date of foundation of the mechanical institute

Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester

Manchester, Rd Liverpool

 Sights of Manchester Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI ) in Manchester is a major museum dedicated to scientific development, technology and industry, with an emphasis on the city's achievements in these areas. If you already visit the museums of Manchester, famous for its industry, so definitely you can not miss this one.

Town Hall in Manchester

Manchester, Albert Square, Town Hall

 Manchester Attractions The Victorian Neo-Gothic Manchester City Hall stands in the northern part of Albert Square. It was designed by architect Alfred Waterhouse and completed in 1877. The exterior of the building, rich and noticeable, animates the central clock tower, which rises to a height of 85 m.

Manchester Stadium

M16 0RA, Manchester, Sir Matt Busby Way

 @ Attractions in Manchester Old Trafford - the largest stadium in England after Wimbledon, with a capacity of 76 thousand spectators. Home stadium of the legendary football team "Manchester United". Built in 1910, it was almost destroyed by German aviation in March 1941.

St. Anne's Church in Manchester

Manchester, St Ann St

 Manchester's attractions The Church of St. Anne was was consecrated in 1712 and is named not only in honor of the saint, but also in honor of her patroness, Lady Anna Blend. In the list of the architectural heritage of Great Britain, the church has been given the first category

Chinatown in Manchester

Manchester, St George, 19-21

 Manchester attractions Manchester China Town is typical enough for such enclaves in the city center. But at the same time it is considered the second largest in the UK and the third - in Europe. The main entrance to the Faulkner Street area is marked by a multi-tiered characteristic gate built in 1987

Industrial Manchester, also injured in the Second World War, can not boast of a huge abundance of ancient buildings and attractions . Nevertheless, here too there is something to see . Among the historical sights of the city - the Castlefield area, where the Roman fort and the settlement of Mamucium was located, which today is restored and is accessible to visit . Of course, Manchester University deserves all attention The Manchester Museum, dedicated to predominantly anthropology, natural history and archeology .

The lovers of Gothic architecture will not remain indifferent to the Manchester cathedral in the Millennium quarter, the widest in England, with beautiful carved choruses and a host of other hidden pearls in interior . Another similar building is the City Hall at Albert Square, an impressive and beautiful building, a masterpiece of Alfred Waterhouse's work and a symbol of Manchester's greatness during the Industrial Revolution . By R free tours with guides are organized, and the main halls are usually open for inspection when not in use . Special attention is given to the Great Hall with a wall painting by Pre-Raphaelite artist Ford Maddox Brown .

Manchester is a cosmopolitan city, and to whom interesting is not only a dilapidated past, it is worth to visit several of its specific areas.

Another completely enchanting architectural building is the John Rylands library. In addition to the impressive collection, which includes, among others, the oldest surviving manuscript with the text of the New Testament, the library boasts an amazing rich interior and exterior reminiscent of the cathedral. Another historical attraction is the Church of St. Anne in the same square. The church is already 300 years old and it is actively used along with the cathedral as a concert site

Manchester is a cosmopolitan city and those who are interested not only in the old past are worth visiting some of its specific areas . For example, in China- one of the biggest in the country: it's easy to see where it starts, thanks to the beautiful three-level arch-gate at the entrance . Another interesting area is Gay Village (or simply Village), located at Chennal Street . Here one of the oldest gay communities in Europe, shaded bars and clubs popular with the fact that they are open until the morning . Here is also a monument erected in memory of one of the most famous victims of homophobia, the great mathematician Alan Turing .

The Gay-Village is located "mile curry, 800-meter chain of restaurants where you can eat this famous dish.

In cultural terms, Manchester has much to offer its guests . In addition to the central library and the theater, there is the famous "Contact" theater that on Oxford Road, putting brilliant modern productions . What about museums, then, listing them, it is worth mentioning the Imperial Wars Museum in Quays, he draws attention to the already fantastic architecture of the building that he occupies . "Lowry" on Pier 8 in Quays has a collection of paintings L . . Lowry , and with it there are two theaters . There are two art galleries in the city, one is modern, the other is classical, and the latter is very well represented by different schools of painting, especially the English . Gallery, in particular, has a good a collection of works . Gainsborough . Finally, in industrial Manchester you can not miss the Museum of Science and Industry .

Less famous, but no less curious museums of the city are the English Costume Gallery in Platte Hall, the Museum of Folk History on Bridge Street, which is easily seen on the restored sculpture "Pigeons of the World" at entrance, Urbis in the Millennium quarter, an unmistakably recognizable fully glass building where the National Football Museum works today, and the Jewish Museum at Chitam Hill Road.