Liverpool, at one-time the second city of the British Empire, has, since the Second World War been in decline. In recent years there has been a remarkable increase in investment with the centre of the city seeing regeneration. In 2008 Liverpool was the European Capital of Culture for the full twelve months there were numerous events ranging from music concerts featuring world renowned artists to superb art exhibitions. Now the year has passed what is there to attract tourists to this exciting city? Well there are plenty of new Liverpool hotels catering for all tastes. In the article below I take a close look at three visitor attractions in Liverpool.
The Tate Liverpool
Found on the waterfront in Liverpool, as part of the Albert Dock complex, is Tate Liverpool. Since opening in 1988, the Tate, for a short period of time, was the largest gallery of contemporary and modern art in the United Kingdom, outside London. The Tate is a very popular tourist attraction in Liverpool, with over 600,000 visitors through its' doors every year. The gallery is in one of the 5 converted warehouses orignally converted by James Stirling. However, the building had to undergo further refurbishment in1988 to create more gallery space. In 2007 the foyer was redesigned, giving the gallery a more modern appearance and better proportions in the reception area.
Albert Dock
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg, whom the docks were named after, opened the docks in 1846. Over the years the docks were very busy, but eventually had to close to shipping in 1972. For many years the docks lay derelict and quiet, until the 1980's when they were redeveloped with funding from the Merseyside Development Corporation. The dock consisted of five warehouse buildings, all of which are Grade I listed, making the Albert Dock complex the largest set of Grade I listed building in the United Kingdom. The docks are now home to a selection of visitor attractions, including the Merseyside Maritime Museum and the Tate Liverpool.
Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral
Liverpool is celebrated for having two cathedrals: the Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral and the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. When John Charles Rye was appointed Bishop of Liverpool in 1880, ironically there was no cathedral in Liverpool as that time. Soon, after a lot of discussion, the powers that be decided that a cathedral was needed. In 1902, they chose to hold an open competition for the design of the cathedral. The winning design was chosen in 1903, and surprisingly, was a proposal by student Giles Gilbert Scott, who had no previous building experience. Another architect, George F. Bodley, was assigned to work with Scott, and oversee all building works and designs. King Edward VII laid the foundation stone in 1904, and in 1910, the first part of the cathedral, the Lady Chapel, was completed.
As well as the three visitor attractions mentioned above Liverpool has a great many more. Not only this there are a huge number more not too far away, perfect for a day visit. If you are planning to spend time in Liverpool you may wish to take a look at our web site which has a comprehensive list of Liverpool bed & breakfast as well as a selection of Liverpool serviced apartments. - 23802
The Tate Liverpool
Found on the waterfront in Liverpool, as part of the Albert Dock complex, is Tate Liverpool. Since opening in 1988, the Tate, for a short period of time, was the largest gallery of contemporary and modern art in the United Kingdom, outside London. The Tate is a very popular tourist attraction in Liverpool, with over 600,000 visitors through its' doors every year. The gallery is in one of the 5 converted warehouses orignally converted by James Stirling. However, the building had to undergo further refurbishment in1988 to create more gallery space. In 2007 the foyer was redesigned, giving the gallery a more modern appearance and better proportions in the reception area.
Albert Dock
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg, whom the docks were named after, opened the docks in 1846. Over the years the docks were very busy, but eventually had to close to shipping in 1972. For many years the docks lay derelict and quiet, until the 1980's when they were redeveloped with funding from the Merseyside Development Corporation. The dock consisted of five warehouse buildings, all of which are Grade I listed, making the Albert Dock complex the largest set of Grade I listed building in the United Kingdom. The docks are now home to a selection of visitor attractions, including the Merseyside Maritime Museum and the Tate Liverpool.
Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral
Liverpool is celebrated for having two cathedrals: the Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral and the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. When John Charles Rye was appointed Bishop of Liverpool in 1880, ironically there was no cathedral in Liverpool as that time. Soon, after a lot of discussion, the powers that be decided that a cathedral was needed. In 1902, they chose to hold an open competition for the design of the cathedral. The winning design was chosen in 1903, and surprisingly, was a proposal by student Giles Gilbert Scott, who had no previous building experience. Another architect, George F. Bodley, was assigned to work with Scott, and oversee all building works and designs. King Edward VII laid the foundation stone in 1904, and in 1910, the first part of the cathedral, the Lady Chapel, was completed.
As well as the three visitor attractions mentioned above Liverpool has a great many more. Not only this there are a huge number more not too far away, perfect for a day visit. If you are planning to spend time in Liverpool you may wish to take a look at our web site which has a comprehensive list of Liverpool bed & breakfast as well as a selection of Liverpool serviced apartments. - 23802
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