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Manchester is an important historic city in the north-eastern part of England , in the region Hartford . It is listed on the World Heritage List UNESCO and is often considered the second city of England . Basic information - The city Manchester is located in a region of a large network of canals and mills, which was built during the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century. more »
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Manchester is also well known for its football clubs. .
A little bit of history
The oldest settlement in the area dates back to the Celtic era. The city further developed during the Roman rule when a fortified camp was built there. The founding of the city dates back to the 13th century. In the Middle Ages, Manchester was an important center of crafts and trade. The city's greatest boom came in the 18th and 19th century, when the first factories processing cotton were built. Manchester played a major role in the Industrial Revolution in England .Monuments
There are many monuments in the city of Manchester, the most significant of which is the gothic Manchester Cathedral. Its construction lasted over 600 years. You may also visit a technical rarity called the Bridgewater Place - the first inland water canal in Great Britain. The Manchester Town Hall, built in neo-gothic style, was designed by the architect Alfred Waterhouse. The tourist may also visit many galleries and museums, such as the Manchester Art Gallery, which features the masterpieces of English masters, the Salford Museum and the Art Gallery offering the collection of the most famous local artist L.S. Lowry. Other galleries and museums worth seeing: the Chinese Arts Centre, Manchester Jewish Museum, the Manchester Museum, the Museum of Science and Industry, etc.Tourist information and destination rating
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The Triangle
1.3 km | Add to the plan |
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Museum of Science and Industry
Museums, 1.4 km | Add to the plan |
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Gorton Reservoirs
Lakes, 5.3 km | Add to the plan |
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Kersal Moor
Mountains, 5.3 km | Add to the plan |
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Trafford Centre
7.6 km | Add to the plan |
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Chill Factore
Ski resorts, 8.5 km | Add to the plan |
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Heaton Park Reservoir
Lakes, 7.6 km | Add to the plan |
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Ashton Arcades
9.3 km | Add to the plan |
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Stockport Blue Pyramid
8.4 km | Add to the plan |
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The Peel Centre
8.7 km | Add to the plan |
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Merseyway Shopping Centre
8.7 km | Add to the plan |
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Grand Central Stockport
9 km | Add to the plan |
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