Discover Liverpool, Merseyside

Liverpool, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Liverpool_Skyline_with_HMS_Ark_Royal.jpg
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Liverpool is a city in the borough of Merseyside, on the west coast of England. It was founded some time in AD 1207, and was granted city status in 1880. Presently Liverpool has a population of around 430,000 while the Liverpool Urban Area has a population of 820,000. It is the 4th largest city in UK.

Liverpool benefited from its position as a major British port, especially in the 18th century, when there was an increase in trade with the West Indies, Ireland and mainland Europe. The Atlantic Slave Trade also helped to fuel the expansion of Liverpool. As a measure of Liverpool's importance, 40% of the world's trade passed through its ports in the early 19th century.

St George's Hall, Liverpool: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:St_George%27s_Hall,_Liverpool_%282007%29.jpg
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Liverpool is probably best known in the international arena as the home base of the pop group The Beatles, an asset to the city that helps its tourism industry. It celebrated its 800th anniversary in 2007, and in 2008 it held the title of the European Capital of Culture with Stavanger, Norway.

Since 2004, parts of the inner city of Liverpool, including Pier Head, Albert Dock and William Brown Street, along with many of its historic landmarks, were inscribed as a World Heritage Site, referred to as the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City.

Liverpool Anglican Cathedral: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Liverpool_Anglican_Cathedral_North_elevation.jpg
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The Liverpool World Heritage Site

"Liverpool - Maritime Merchantile City" is the designation for the historic centre and docklands of Liverpool which was recognised as a World Heritage Site during the 28th session of the World Heritage Committee which was held in Suzhou, China, on 28 June - 7 July, 2004.

World Heritage Site Inscription Details

Location: N 53 24 24.0 W 2 59 40.0
Inscription Year: 2004
Type: Cultural
Inscription Criteria: II, III, IV

Going to Liverpool

By Plane: The Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) is the airport serving the city. It gets flights from a number of low-cost carriers including Easyjet and Ryanair. The airport is about 12 km from downtown Liverpool. Immediately outside the Arrival Hall is the bus stop and taxi stand.

The Airport Express Bus No. 500 goes to the city centre. The fare is €2.60 per adult for the 45-minute journey. In addition, a few buses by Arriva (80A, 82A and 86A) also goes to the city centre, taking approximately 40 to 45 minutes.

An alternative to flying directly to Liverpool is to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN). From there, you can reach Liverpool within 45-60 minutes. The airport is connected by train run by Northern Rail to the Liverpool Lime Street Station.

By Train: Liverpool's Lime Street Railway Station, in the heart of the city, gets trains from most cities in the United Kingdom. It takes 2 hours by train to reach Liverpool from London - the tickets start at £60 though you can get it for as low as £12.50 if you book weeks in advance. By Bus: National Express and Megabus operate buses to Liverpool from London. The journey takes about 4-5 hours. Usual fare is around £10 though on the low-cost Megabus, you can get a ticket for as little as £1.00 if you book way in advance.

Cunard House Memorial, with Royal Liver House in the background, Liverpool: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Royal_Liver_Building_Cunard_House_memorial_Liverpool.jpg
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Exploring Liverpool

It is convenient to explore Liverpool on foot. For longer distances, you can take the bus or the black cabs.

Places of Interest in Liverpool

Sights around Liverpool

Liverpool is on the Map of cities in England

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