Liverpool Travel Guide

Inhabitants of Liverpool are referred to as Liverpudlians but are also known as "Scousers", in reference to the local dish known as "scouse", a form of stew. The word "Scouse" has also become synonymous with the Liverpool accent and dialect. Liverpool's status as a port city has contributed to its diverse population, which draws from a wide range of peoples, cultures, and religions, particularly those from Ireland. The popularity of The Beatles and the other groups from the Merseybeat era contributes to Liverpool's status as a tourist destination; tourism forms a significant part of the city's modern economy. In 2007 the city celebrated its 800th anniversary, and in 2008 it held the European Capital of Culture title together with Stavanger, Norway. In 2004, Liverpool's waterfront was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site, reflecting the city's importance in the development of the world's trading system and dock technology. The docks are central to Liverpool's history, with the best-known being Albert Dock: the first enclosed, non-combustible dock warehouse system in the world and is built in cast iron, brick and stone. It was designed by Jesse Hartley. Restored in the 1980s, the Albert Dock has the largest collection of Grade I listed buildings in Britain. Part of the old dock complex is now the home to the Merseyside Maritime Museum (an Anchor Point of ERIH, The European Route of Industrial Heritage), the International Slavery Museum and the Tate Liverpool. Other relics of the dock system include the Stanley Dock Tobacco Warehouse, which at the time of its construction in 1901, was the world's largest building in terms of area, and is still the world's largest brick-work building. Also the ill-fated passenger liner RMS Titanic was registered in Liverpool. The Pier Head is the most famous image of Liverpool, the location of the Three Graces (a fairly recent phrase), three of Liverpool's most recognisable buildings. As to transportation Liverpool has trains, trams, buses, ferry and the airport (It was renamed Liverpool John Lennon Airport in 2001). Also lots of opportunities for sport, music and night life lovers  :) 

La cité des Beatles par excellence.

I loved Liverpool. First, if you're a Beatles fan there's lots of stuff in downtown Liverpool relating to them.  Two places that I went to that they played at are: The Jackaranda (check out the lower level, I think it opens at 8 pm) and The Cave (which is more popular, thus more crowded).  Then there's The Beatles Store right near the Cave.  I loved exploring the city by myself.  Most people are nice enough to point you in the right direction if you get lost but sometimes that's when you find the coolest things.  Check out the Bluecoat school of Arms music school.  I didn't get to go inside...  THere's also the oldest Chinatown in Europe there.  It was awesome.  George Hall, which was accidentally built backwards, Queens Anne's Park and just interacting with the locals.  Although they can be difficult to understand at times.  Food wise, I'd stick to ENglish, Indian or Chinese.  Sorry to the Liverpoolians but they can't do American or Mexican ( if you even manage to find a mexican restaurant) very well.  London is only 8 hours away by train!  I didn't get to go but remember that.  Also, everything is approximately twice as much as it is here.  It's spendy!