Liverpool

History
Liverpool has a long 800 year history. During the English Civil War the city was the scene of many battles which left their mark on the city. In the 18th century built its wealth as an international trading port. Trading with many overseas countries including places as far away as the West Indies. The city also was a large port involved with the movement of slaves and this is one of the reasons it developed.
The city saw continuous development throughout the 20th century with a dip in the 50s. The city was revived by its culture and in 20188 the city was named the European Capital of Culture.

Culture and traditions
The home town of the Beetles, an ancient port with a seafaring tradition, the host of world sporting events, Liverpool has a cultural and cosmopolitan atmosphere. This makes it a popular tourist destination. With regards to culture and the arts there is no better city in the UK outside of London. There is an abundance of museums, theaters, galleries and buildings of historical value. Plus a family friendly atmosphere making Liverpool a destination not to be missed.

Live and enjoy
Liverpool offers a wide range of entertainment, with events dedicated to music, not only to the Beatles, many nightclubs, including hundreds of Irish pubs, exhibitions, and for football fans, lots of local football teams.

There are too many cultural opportunities to list in Liverpool. So just a few examples: St George's Hall, Liverpool Museum and Planetarium and the Walker Art Gallery. Just outside the boundaries of the city center are located in Sefton Park and Princes Park, two green oasis created in the Victorian era for industrial workers to escape the city. The region around Liverpool also has 120km of stunning coastline to enjoy.

Cuisine
Although the traditional dish of “Scouse” is not often eaten anymore. There are still some places you can try the cheap meat based stew. However the food is now very much multicultural in the city. Liverpool is home to the oldest Chinese community in Europe, so there are lots of Chinese restaurants here!

Shopping
The young and dynamic characteristics of the city are reflected very much so in the shopping facilities. In the Cavern Walks shopping mall there are stores of major designers like Vivienne Westwood, Cricket and Ted Baker. Or Liverpool One, a shopping Centre with 60 shops, bars and restaurants, overlooking the beautiful Chavasse Park. The former industrial docks are now a popular tourist attraction with lots of souvenir shops, art galleries and small museums.