Manchester Maps

Manchester is a relatively new city in U.K, which was born as a result of the industrial revolution. It is a metropolitan borough in the North of England with city status. The city is also one of the largest metropolitan conurbations in the United Kingdom. Manchester is considered as the center of the arts, the media, higher education and commerce. Greater Manchester County consists of the City of Manchester and the other metropolitan boroughs. The city leads in textile manufacture and production that is a major source of income to the city. It is represented by four tiers of government such as Manchester City Council, North West Regional Assembly, UK Parliament and European Parliament. The city is also part of the Metropolitan County of Greater Manchester.

Area & Location: Manchester sits on the east bank of River Irwell. The city is bordered to the north and east by the Pennine moors and to the south by the Cheshire Plain. It is located 53°29' Latitude North and 2°15' Longitude West. Its geographic features have made it the world's first industrial city. Covering a total area of 115.65 sq. km, Manchester has a total population of 441,200.

Transportation: Manchester is a city well known for its transportation facilities that makes it easier and convenient for those who drop in here. The city has an extensive road system that has more percentage of motorway networks than any other city in U.K. It also has a large railway system, which holds the title of the 'first passenger railway in the world'. Manchester has an underground railway system that links it with other main stations. Manchester International Airport, one of the busiest airports in U.K handles 22.1 million passengers and provides direct flights to over 180 destinations worldwide. The city also holds a tram system called 'metrolink' that carries passengers from one city to another.

Hotels: The city is known for its world class restaurants, bars and clubs. Hard RockCafe, chain restaurants such as Wagamama and the coffee chains Starbucks give custom made reception to its guests.The city is famous for beer and Hydes brewery is a long established independent one. Lowry Hotels, Travellers Retreat, Stay Inn, Gardens Hotel, Midland Hotel and Malmaison Manchester are some of the hotels in the city that provide its guests with sumptuous food and comfortable accomodation.

Tourist Attractions: The city of Manchester is a very interested spot for the tourists. The rivers surrounding the city itself add charm to it. The tourists reach here to relax themselves from their hectic routine activities.

Places of Attraction: Besides various skyscrapers in the city, it is also known for many architectures such as Victorian Architecture, Beetham Tower etc. Bridgewater Hall, The Corn Exchange, G-Mex Centre, John Rylands Library, The Royal Exchange, South Manchester Synagogue, Strangeways Prison, Sunlight House, Trinity Bridge over River Irwell, Victoria station, The Victoria Baths and Urbis Museum are other points of interest in the city. Its two large squares, Albert Square and Piccadilly Gardens that hold many of Manchester's public monuments attract toursists from far and wide.

Liverpool Maps

Liverpool is a U.K city and metropolitan borough in North West England. It is one of England's core cities and its fifth most populous city in the Merseyside conurbation. The city is one of the UK's fastest growing cities. Liverpool was the "Second Port of the Empire", handling more goods than any British city outside London during the 19th century. In 1699 Liverpool was made a parish by Act of Parliament. The city is also regarded as a major industrial center. Liverpool is famous as a cultural center and is also expected to hold the European Capital of Culture title by 2008. The city established in 1880 is in a move to celebrate its 800th anniversary in 2008. Liverpool is governed by Liverpool City Council.

Area & Location: Located across a ridge of hills rising up to a height of around 70 meters above sea level, Liverpool spreads across a total area of 111.84 sq.km. It faces Wallasey and Birkenhead across the River Mersey to the west. Liverpool which is located 53°25 Latitude North and 3° Longitude West has a population of 447,500 and is the fifth most populous city in U.K.

Transportation: Transportation facility in Liverpool makes it easy for the tourists to access the city. The port, railway system, airport and mersey crossings link the city with other regions. The Liverpool Airport which is in the heart of the city help the tourists to reach Liverpool easily. The Port of Liverpool is used by many passengers. The Isle of Man and Ireland are the two most important passenger routes. Merseyrail urban rail network serves the city. The sections in the city centre are mostly underground. Lime Street station is the city's main railway station for longer-distance services. There are three tunnels under the River Mersey one railway tunnel, the Mersey Railway Tunnel, and two road tunnels such as Queensway Tunnel and Kingsway Tunnel. The Mersey Ferry provides an important link between Liverpool and the Wirral.

Hotels: The city offers an array of hotels that provide delicous food and luxurious treatment. There are four star, fiver star hotels as well as cheap hotels in Liverpool. Montreal Ltd, Liverpool Serviced Apartments, StayinLiverpool, The Dolby Hotel, Radisson SAS Liverpool, Britannia Adelphi Hotel, The Beatles Story, Crowne Plaza Liverpool and The Suites Hotel are some of them that provide all facilities for their guests according to their requirements.

Tourist Attractions: Situated across River Mersey, the city draws in thousands of tourists from every nook and corner of the world. Its world famous monuments and architecture attracts worldwide attention.

Places of Attraction: Many well known architectures such as Peter Ellis, Harvey Lonsdale Elmes, John Foster, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Frederick Gibberd represent the city of Liverpool. Liverpool's waterfront declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site, reflects the city's importance in the development of the world's trading system and dock technology. Albert Dock, a well known non-combustible dock ware is also an attraction to the city. Merseyside Maritime Museum, Museum of Liverpool Life and the Tate Liverpool. Pier Head- the historic location of Liverpool's landing stages lure the tourists to the city. The city with many chrches is also a pilgrim center. It is also a home to one of the earliest mosques in Britain.