Manchester was the world's first industrialised city & it was at the centre of the industrial revolution. Indeed, it was the international centre of textile manufacture & cotton around this time. because of this, it was given the nickname Cottonopolis during the nineteeth century due to its many cotton mills.



Due to its impressive network of canals & nineteeth century mills, Manchester City Centre is now on a proposed list of world heritage sites. However, many of these mills have now been made into offices and flats.

Nowadays, manchester has remained really proud of its industrial history. despite this, it has become a bustling, real city that is generally regarded as the capital of the northwest.

Manchester has plenty of things to do, comprising of sometimes exciting galleries & museums, which are really fun to explore.

These include the museum of science and industry, which tells the story of Manchester's rich industrial heritage. The museum holds touring exhibitions too, & recently held the famous bodyworlds exhibit. The city's finest art galleries include the richard goodall gallery, which has some lovely artwork.

Manchester also has some gorgeous green spaces, so you'll be able to enjoy a wholesome day trip there.

Manchester is a fabulous place for shopping lovers with a wide variety of shops that suit any taste. you'll find designer stores like vivienne westwood & dkny on the city's exclusive King Street, as well as bigger department stores such as harvey nicholls.

Budget shoppers will be happy to know that there's plenty of high street shops on Market street. some of the best known shops are brand-new look, zavvi & Game.

Manchester has excellent nightlife, so its a excellent location to visit for an evening out. From excellent restaurants to trendy cocktail bars & uber cool nightclubs, there's something for everyone in this city.

You could begin your night with a pint of cider in one of the city's unusual inns. alternatively, you can enjoy a glass of wine or a delicious cocktail in one of Manchester's more stylish cocktail bars. afterwards, you could go on to another bar or even to a nightclub, where you will be able to dance the night away. needless to say Manchester has a vast range of night clubs, so you are certain to find one that plays the songs you like.

Thanks for perusing our tourist guide to manchester. For more documentation, please go and see your nearby tourist documentation centre, who'll be pleased to assist you.