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The
Beatles Magical Mystery Tour
A popular tour for Beatles lovers, its takes you to famous
Beatles-related sites such as Strawberry Fields, the Cavern Club, Penny
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Liverpool Cathedral
Begun in 1904 and only
completed in 1978, this cathedral has a number of proud titles to its
name- the largest in Britain, 5th largest in the world, largest working
church organ, etc. In addition, it has a number of interesting features;
there's the Western Tower, which offers a lovely view over Liverpool; a
small memorial to the Hillsborough Stadium Disaster; and the
Elizabeth Hoare Embroidery Gallery.
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Open daily, 8am -
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Admission is
free, but donations are welcome (GBP3 suggested). Free
guided tours. Tower experience is chargeable. |
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General and
disabled toilets available. Disabled access to ground floor
from the car park. Disabled toilets are located in the
Refectory.
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Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King
Almost impossible to miss
because of it's unusual shape, this cathedral is popular with visitors
precisely because its so different from the usual run of church
buildings. Built in the 1960's, it is locally known as the "Paddy's Wigwam",
due to its largely Irish Catholic congregation, and the building's
shape.
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Albert Dock
This is Liverpool's most
happening area, where most of the city's most popular and fashionable
shops, restaurants and bars are located. Predictably, it's a good place
to see the local celebrities and even you don't catch a glimpse of them,
you'll see some of the most fashionable people in Liverpool hanging out
here.
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Museum of
Liverpool
Liverpool's biggest museum,
it is generally considered one of the best in the country and has a
constant schedule of temporary exhibitions to draw in the crowds, as
well as permanent collections bringing to life the history of Liverpool
and the lives of its people. |
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Currently
closed; a brand new Museum of Liverpool will open in 2010. |
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Merseyside Maritime Museum
Liverpool's history has
always been connected to the sea, and there's no better place to learn
about it than at this museum. Here, you'll find exhibitions bringing to
life everything from the sinking of the Lusitania to the touching
stories of the emigrants who fled poverty on ships sailing out of
Liverpool to build new lives in the New World. |
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Open daily
10am-5pm.
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Free |
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Disabled access
to most areas available. Guide and hearing dogs welcome. |
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Royal Liver Building
The city's best known
landmark, this building is so named because for years it was the home of
the Royal Liver Insurance company.
Is it the most prominent of
"The Three Graces", which are made up of the Dock Board Offices, The Cunard Building and The
Liver Buildin.
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Anfield Stadium
A site of pilgrimage for
football fans (if they happen to be Liverpool supporters, anyway). This is essential for
all supporters of Liverpool FC especially if visiting in the
off-season as there are no matches to attend. Check out the
travelogue for the photos.
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Open daily
10am-5pm.
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Stadium
Tour + Liverpool museum: GBP 9 |
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Bookings:
Tel: 0151 260-6677; Tel: (0151) 263 2361; Fax: (0151) 260
8813 |
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Disabled access
to most areas available. Guide and hearing dogs welcome. |
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Chinatown
Liverpool has one of the
oldest Chinatowns in the UK, as the first settlers came in 1866. The
area is marked by a gigantic Chinatown arch, which is considered the
biggest in Europe, and the area itself, though only a few streets
wide, has some nice Asian touches to the otherwise British
architecture. Its a nice place to stroll around.
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