Manchester - the gate to the North
Manchester is the birthplace of everything from the industrial revolution and the computer to the football league and the labor movement. World-class stars in sports come from this city. When it comes to music, the city has inspired some of the most famous bands in the world. Manchester shines academically, Europe's largest student population is here, not to mention Nobel Prize winners who make their home here. And in terms of culture, the world-famous Manchester International Festival stands out - one of the most forward-looking events in Europe.
Manchester is the gateway to the north of England - home to the Roman city of Chester, the port city of Liverpool, the coastal town of Blackpool and the wonders of the Lake District National Park.
Visit the John Rylands Library, for example
This Victorian Gothic masterpiece is more like a castle or cathedral. When John Rylands died in 1888, he was one of Manchester's most successful industrialists, with personal fortunes of £ 2.75 million. The library was commissioned in 1890 by his wife Enriqueta in his memory.
Explore the trendy Northern Quarter
Manchester's creative, urban heart is home to countless independent fashion stores, record stores, cafes, bars and restaurants as well as the world-famous Afflecks shopping empire, which offers outlets for new designers and retailers on four floors.
Explore the Manchester Museum
Discover the fascinating world in the Manchester Museum, which impresses on four floors with exhibitions and exhibitions in 15 galleries with collections from all over the world.The museum, founded in 1821 as a natural history museum and owned by the University of Manchester, now houses an extensive collection of Exhibits.
Discover the sports culture in Manchester
Manchester is considered to be the city that “gave” us football - and with Manchester United (MUFC) and Manchester City (MCFC) two of the most successful and popular teams in the world, it is clearly a city that is still the most popular in this field Is ahead of the game. Visit one of the two stadiums and take one of the fantastic tours. Alternatively, you can visit the Manchester Aquatics Center, the Lancashire County Cricket Club, the National Cycling Center or any of the many sports venues.
For your overnight stay, we recommend the Kimpton Clocktower
In the heart of vibrant Manchester city center, the Grand Kimpton Clocktower offers stylish, modern rooms. It is just a minute's walk from Oxford Road Railway Station and the Palace Theater. Free WiFi is available in all areas of the hotel. The ballroom is the largest event space in a hotel in Northern England.
All 4-star rooms are elegantly furnished and have satellite TV, a private bathroom and a safe. A hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities are also provided.
The Kimpton Clocktower is on busy Oxford Road. Manchester's many shops are within easy walking distance. Manchester Arena is 20 minutes 'walk away and Old Trafford Stadium is 10 minutes' drive away. Manchester Airport is a 20-minute drive away.