Thursday 2 June 2011

Liverpool

by Alejandro

It is the fourth largest city in the United Kingdom with a population of 435,50. Inhabitants of Liverpool are referred to as Liverpudlians but are also colloquially known as "Scousers", in reference to the local dish known as "scouse", a form of stew. The word "Scouse" has also become synonymous with the Liverpool accent and dialect.
The popularity of The Beatles and the other groups from the Merseybeat era contributes to Liverpool's status as a tourist destination; tourism forms a significant part of the city's modern economy.
Liverpool is also the home of two Premier League football clubs, Liverpool F.C. and Everton F.C.. Matches between the two clubs are known as the Merseyside derby.

Places to be visited
Waterfront and docks
As a major British port, the docks in Liverpool have historically been central to the city's development. The most well known dock in Liverpool is the Albert Dock.
One of the most famous locations in Liverpool is the Pier Head, renowned for the trio of buildings – the Royal Liver Building, the Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building .
Commercial District and Cultural Quarter
The commercial district is centred around the Castle Street, Dale Street and Old Hall Street .The area is regarded as one of the most important architectural locations in the city.
The area around William Brown Street is referred to as the city's 'Cultural Quarter', owing to the presence of numerous civic buildings, including the William Brown Library, Walker Art Gallery, Picton Reading Rooms and World Museum Liverpool. The area is dominated by neo-classical architecture, of which the most prominent, St George's Hall, is widely regarded as the best example of a neo-classical building anywhere in Europe.
















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