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Liverpool
Liverpool is an international city. Its citizens came out of Africa, Ireland and the Far East, sometimes in triumph, at others in adversity. It is from this crucible of worldwide influences, this community of nations, that the vibrant spirit of the city is born.
It is an historical city, yet is looking ever forward to the future. Its breathtaking skyline embodies Liverpool's maritime past as the British Empire's gateway to the world. The magnificent architecture of The Three Graces; The Cunard, Liver and the Port of Liverpool Buildings, encapsulate a bygone era when the great shipping lines dominated the waterfront. Yet, a new Grace is to be set to bring it into the 21st century.
It is out of this prosperous past that the renaissance of Liverpool is flowering.
The Albert Dock - the largest collection of Grade One Listed Buildings in the country - is the most popular attraction in Liverpool. Home of Tate Liverpool, the Maritime Museum and the Beatles Story, the site forms part of Liverpool's bid to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A recent study on behalf of Liverpool City Council, Mersey Docks and Harbour Company, Liverpool Vision, and Mersey Ferries, has led to plans for a £10.5 million cruise liner terminal to be completed by 2005.
The city is renowned not only for its architecture - Liverpool was recently acknowledged by the Guinness Book of Hit Singles as "World Capital of Pop". As the birthplace of the Beatles, the city offers guided tours of places of interest on the Magical Mystery Tour. And the world-famous Matthew Street, home of the Cavern Club, is a mecca to fans around the world.
The city is alive with musicians, poets, writers, artists, painters, sculptors, designers and architects - further enhancing Liverpool's image as a European city of culture.
Liverpool is also a serious sporting city. Liverpool and Everton football clubs are renowned the world over. The city is also home to the world's most famous horse race; the Grand National, at Aintree.
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