Attractions of Liverpool – photo with description, map, what to see in Liverpool

It is worth visiting Liverpool, if only because it was here that the cult musical group The Beatles appeared. But this is not the only advantage of the glorious city of Great Britain, which keeps a whole set of bright, unique and interesting sights. This is what our review will focus on. So, let's go to see the most interesting sights of Liverpool.

albert dock

And we will start with a rather unusual complex of buildings that are included in the list of UNESCO sites of special importance. For two centuries, Liverpool's docks have made this city the largest port on the planet. They were built by the brilliant engineer of his time Jesse Hartley in 1864, and although they have not been preserved in their original form, they can still become a real “highlight” of any excursion program.

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The building boasts truly innovative approaches to construction. For example, this port was the first to end up with the use of wood, and the warehouses were designed in such a way as to allow the arrival of goods to be moved directly to their place of storage.

Today, some of the warehouses have been turned into real museums, where you can imagine what this famous landmark looked like a couple of centuries ago. Visitors are offered to listen to music, sip a cocktail and even have dinner.

As for those premises that are reserved for the museum, the Merseyside Maritime Museum, as well as the attraction gallery The Beatles Story, are in special demand. Nearby are shops and restaurants where you can appreciate the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and enjoy the wonderful light show that begins in the city after dusk.

Beatles Museum

For 21 euros, you can visit several interesting expositions at once, dedicated to the life and work of the legendary Liverpool Four. Discounts are provided for students and children. If you got to the museum without a guide, then do not rush to get upset. After all, at the entrance you will be offered to use a special device that, with the help of audio recording, will accompany you from exposition to exposition. There is even a Russian-language audio guide.

In the exhibition halls, tourists will be able to follow how the group was born, how it gained worldwide fame, and even see unique exhibits of musical instruments on which the musicians once performed their star hits. There is a considerable collection of concert costumes, photographs, records and even original lyrics.

Bluecoat Chambers

This sign hides the oldest building that exists in the heart of Liverpool. To make it clear, many years ago, charity grammar lessons were held in the premises, which were attended by children from poor families. And the name Bluecoat comes from the blue color of the school uniform.

According to historical information, the school was founded in 1708 by two benefactors – a priest and a former captain of a sea vessel. The building itself looks unusual. It is shaped like the letter “H”, and the walls and roof are decorated with cherubs and other figurines.

Nowadays, the building has been turned into an art center, which sometimes hosts exhibitions of paintings by both contemporary artists and their more famous colleagues of past centuries. An interesting program is offered to the attention of visitors, which includes theatrical performances, exhibitions, master classes and musical concerts.

Pier Head

When you find yourself at the foot of the pompous buildings of Pier Head, you will understand why the British Empire looked unshakable several centuries ago. The attraction is located in the Liverpool docks already familiar to us, and includes three buildings and a complex of memorials. The central building is called the Royal Liver Building, and indeed, it looks like a king. Rumor has it that engineers took American skyscrapers as a model.

The complex is included in the list of the most significant historical and cultural buildings of Liverpool.

Speck Hall (Speke Hall)

Another outrageous landmark of Liverpool, which is known as Speke Hall, will cause even more emotions. This building can claim the title of the most unusual and oldest in the city, because it appeared here in the 16th century and contrasts vividly with the area. And if you consider that the neighboring buildings look modern, then the thought involuntarily arises in your head about whether all this is an illusion?

If you look at the history of the house, it turns out that it was alternately owned by the three noble families of Liverpool, who enjoyed the spacious halls and unique wooden decorations for four centuries. But in 1921, the last representative of a noble family decided to transfer the huge building to the city. And since then, this attraction has been on the list of must-see objects for those tourists who come to Liverpool.

Town Hall

You should not pass by another interesting place, which is called Town Hall. Firstly, this is a very old structure that was built over 250 years ago. Secondly, the project is the result of the painstaking work of two brilliant architects of the time (designed and built the main building by John Wood the Elder, and after a while it was expanded and redesigned by James Watt). And thirdly, the building is a vivid example of Georgian architecture.

Town Hall was originally planned as a town hall, instead of the old one, which was located nearby. Interestingly, after the completion of the building by J. Watt, it acquired a rather unusual style for buildings of that time. The architect was able to successfully combine elements of styles such as Gothic and neoclassical. And the interior decoration contains art deco elements that look very original. Here you can see colorful mosaic panels and decorative panels with stucco elements.

You can also look at the original candlesticks, chandeliers and paintings that have been preserved here since the past centuries.

We hope that our brief guide to the sights of Liverpool will appeal to all tourists who decide to visit this city with a rich and amazing history.

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