TOP 7 attractions in Manchester

Manchester, located in the northwestern part of the country, along with London Liverpool is the industrial, educational, and cultural center of England.

Manchester, located in the northwestern part of the country, along with London Liverpool is the industrial, educational, and cultural center of England. The streets are lined with buildings built in the 18th century and modern architecture of the 21st century.

TOP 7 attractions in Manchester

1. Manchester Cathedral

One of the oldest Anglican churches in England is located on Victoria Street in the heart of Manchester, next to the glass boot of the National Football Museum. The laying of the cathedral dates back to 1422. The chapels on the sides of the nave were added between 1486 and 1508. From the outside, the cathedral looks gloomy, especially on a cloudy day. Inside, the cathedral is notable for its colorful stained-glass windows made of bright mosaic details. The cathedral is a real historical landmark of Manchester.

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2. Castlefield

Castlefield is the inner city of Manchester. Its area is bounded by the River Irwell, the Quay, Deansgate, and Chester Road. Castlefield is a great place to explore Manchester, and strolling among lovingly restored Victorian houses along the old canals or through a reconstructed Roman fort is a well-spent time for any traveler interested in Manchester's sights.

Be sure to explore the Bridgewater Canal, built in 1761 to transport coal from the mines from Worsley to Manchester, and the old warehouses that have been restored and converted into offices, shops, hotels and restaurants.

3. Old Trafford

Another attraction of Manchester, which is known even to people far from football, namely the main football arena of Manchester United, Old Trafford stadium. Old Trafford is one of the oldest and largest stadiums in the UK. It was built back in 1910 and will accommodate over 75,000 fans. It is the second-largest football stadium in the United Kingdom after Wembley and the ninth-largest in all of Europe.

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4. Museum of Science and Industry

The Museum of Science and Industry is one of Manchester's must-see attractions. The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) is located in the former building of the world's oldest railway station. The museum is dedicated to the development of science, technology, and industry, with a focus on the achievements of the city in these areas. Its 12 rooms display most of the scientific and industrial achievements of the 17th-19th centuries, including such rare exhibits as a steam-powered machine from the Golden Age of the textile industry, the Rolls Royce of 1904, and one of the first steam locomotives in the world, Ericsson's Novelty of 1829 release.

5. Chetham's Hospital and Library

The Chethams Library is the oldest free public library in the United Kingdom. The library was established in 1653 by the will of Humphrey Chathams (1580-1653), for the education of "the sons of honest, industrious, and sickly parents" and for the use of scholars.

The library contains over 100,000 printed volumes, of which 60,000 were published before 1851. The Chetham Library includes a collection of printed works from the 16th and 17th centuries. The Chethams Library was the meeting place for Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels when Marx visited Manchester.

6. Manchester Town Hall

Manchester City Hall is a prime example of Victorian Gothic architecture, with elements from 13th-century Gothic. Construction began in 1863 and ended in 1877. The height of the clock tower is 85 meters, it houses a carillon of 23 bells, the main bell weighs 8 tons, and there is also an organ with 5,000 pipes in the town hall.