Many people associate Manchester with football, for many years the city lives a rich sports life. On one of its central streets is the world's largest thematic Museum dedicated to football, and fans of local clubs "Manchester city" and "Manchester United" today there are literally in every country in the world. The city has two first-class stadiums, which are the home arenas of these clubs. It will be interesting …
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The building of the Central Library is an outstanding architectural attraction. It has an unusual rounded form and a domed roof. In this building with slender columns, the most valuable collections of old books on philosophy, medicine, science and art are kept. The building of the library was constructed in the 1930s. From the moment of completion of the construction, it remains unchanged and is a spectacular …
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There are excellent recreational facilities for active family entertainment in Manchester. You can find many beautiful parks and entertainment centers in the city. It would be interesting to visit the Chorlton Water Park at any time of the year. This park is located on the shore of a lake and is great for organizing a picnic in the warm season. The park has a lot of free space thus suitable for hiking and cycling. In …
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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 and shopping galleries is the historic King Street. Its main value is the spectacular buildings of the 18th century, which used to house large banks, and now there are boutiques of famous brands in historical buildings. Local …
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1. National currency is the most optimum way to pay for purchases and services. The cash should better be exchanged before a journey. Currency is exchanged in local banks and exchange offices however the transactions are charged with high fees.
2. Travelers should keep in mind that the prices for goods in Manchester are considerably higher than in other European cities. However in the city the …
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Indoor climbing is also popular in Manchester, as evidenced by the number of climbing walls that can be found in the city. Among them-complexes Manchester Climbing Centre, Rock Over Climbing, and Depot Climbing Centre. For those who want to have a good laugh and get a charge of positive emotions, it is useful to mention the best comedy clubs that are located in Manchester. These are the Comedy Store, as well as the …
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Great Britain - moving around the country
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Gatwick Airport is on a second place in the country. Although, it is the busiest airport in the world by its capacity. It has two terminals, between which a line of underground trains lies. An infrastructure of the air harbor is nice. Here, you can find souvenir shops and boutiques, nurseries and meeting rooms, restaurants and cafes. It should be noted that hotels are located right on the territory. This airport is situated 46 kilometers from London. On the opposite side, at the same distance from the capital, there is Stansted Airport. It is famous for its unusual architecture and high-quality service.
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Nature and parks of Great Britain
Yorkshire Dales National Park is 80 kilometers north of Manchester in Yorkshire. It is very popular among tourists. Annually, it is visited by more than 8 million people. The park has hiking trails. There are several small villages and charming towns on its territory. Tourists will be interested in strolling or cycling along one of the special trails. The longest one stretches for 429 kilometers. You can also enjoy horseback riding in the neighborhoods or visiting the cave system. Most of the area of the park is covered by plains, where you can see herds of goats and sheep grazing. The park also hosts several major historical attractions. One of them is Bolton Castle, which is famous and popular among tourists. In addition to it, you can visit the waterfalls of Aysgarth, Kotli Spout, and the railway viaduct. There are only 2 national parks on the territory of Scotland - Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and Cairngorms. Loch Lomond features a huge number of mountain peaks. The highest of them is Ben Moore with a height of 1174 meters above sea level. The park has the longest walking trail in Scotland, the Great Path. There are many historical sights and ruins of castles along this trail. During the walk, it is worth to visit the castles of Bulloch and Carrick, built in the 15th century. Those who want to stay for the night will be able to spend time in a hostel set in a very impressive old building. Another attraction of Scotland is Loch Ness. It became known due to the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, which was seen repeatedly by local residents. On the shore of the lake, there is a museum dedicated to this legend.
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