Manchester has many interesting symbols and unofficial names, this British city is one of the most colourful and rich in wonderful cultural features and traditions. Manchester is often called the "city of rains", because of the special geographical location of the climatic conditions are also special here. On average, precipitation falls here 300 days a year, so all the locals, leaving the house, always take an umbrella or a raincoat. At certain times of the year, the rain can go up to three days here, for local residents such weather conditions have long become the usual natural condition.
Discovering the architecture of Manchester from bird's eye view! Manchester Town Hall, Manchester Central Library, Old Trafford, Imperial War Museum North, all those monuments are defining the image of Manchester … Open
Wheel of Manchester, The Bridgewater Hall, Beetham Tower, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Manchester … Open
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 to visit this establishment even for those who have never been interested in this sport before. True football fans in Manchester will find a lot of interesting surprises. They will be able to visit not only the legendary Museum but also dozens of shops that sell football paraphernalia and accessories.
Manchester is a county city located in Lancashire. The city is situated on the bank of the Irwell River on the western slope of the Pennines hill. The city was founded in the X century by … Open
During the year, the city hosts many interesting festivals and carnivals. The main part of them falls in the summer period. In summer, there is no so much rain in Manchester. So the most large-scale street festivals are held here during three summer months. Since 2007, the city has been a permanent venue for the International festival of culture, which is attended by representatives from dozens of countries. The festival includes musical concerts, theatrical performances and film screenings, as well as programs dedicated to other areas of contemporary culture. For a few days, Manchester turns into a huge open-air stage, the main part of the festival's events are arranged in open areas right on the city streets. In recent years, various charity processions have become widespread, the events are often arranged by local students. The funds collected in the framework of such events are transferred to various charity foundations.