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Liverpool Oftentimes, Great Art does not come from the finessed, high society of aristocratic Europe, but rather the wild landscapes and the gritty underbelly of working class Europe. Such is the case in Liverpool, an industrial port city on the River Mersey, with a dockworkers culture and a concomitant rough-edge that gave rise to what is still arguably the greatest rock band in the history of the world. The Beatles.
Visitors to Liverpool will of course want to make a bee-line for the Albert Dock, where the Beatles Story tour gives you all the biographical information you’ve been craving, full of visual artifacts that make this tour perfect for the whole family. After the tour, chances are you won’t be compelled to leave the Albert Dock, whose architectural splendor and exceptional waterfront vistas have given it UNESCO World Heritage status.
The Merseyside Maritime Museum recounts the history of Liverpool’s importance in the mercantile world set sail. Yet while the Albert Dock is divine, it gets even better when you take a look at it from the water’s surface. Launch out on one of the award winning Mersey Ferries. Not only do these excursions include tours and fascinating historical information about the docks and Liverpool, but they also provide fascinating views back onto Liverpool.
Prominently featured breaking the skyline are the towers of the Royal Liver Building, and elegant old piece of architecture with a rich history, which has now become emblematic of the city. Be sure to pay a visit once you’re back on land, and try to make it over to the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, a salmon-colored, fortress-like construction noted for its extreme size, one of the largest of its kind in the world.
Nightlife in Liverpool is amazing. Pubs, discos and clubs make for a vibrant scene populated by the young, the hip and the beautiful. Shopping is also quite fun, as a mix of charming boutiques and internationally renowned brands can be found on the bustling pedestrian thoroughfare of the Met Quarter. Transportation to and from Liverpool is easily accessible by car or train, and lodging options are both economical and quaint.
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