Libertool, A fishing village on the banks of the Mersey River that prospered becoming one of the most important port cities in England, Arriving in the 18th century to be the largest port after London and Bristol. His name could have evolved from “lifer pol” - Mud or pond pool - Although there are also other theories referring to the origin of the city name.
It is located in the northwest of England on Liverpool Bay, 55km from SomeR on the M62 and 350km highway London on the M40 and M6 highways.
History of Liverpool
The story of Liverpool And its port dates back to the century XIII When King John, who saw the need to establish a port in northern England, gives you a real letter. This would improve the transport of merchandise and people and communications also with Ireland. In this way and when a market is also established in front of the port, The city began to populate with inhabitants of the neighboring areas that were attracted to a growing city. In the middle of the century XIV and with a population around 1000 population, The first mayor was elected in Liverpool. Most residents were fishermen, Farmers and merchants. But it was only at the end of the century XVII When the city begins a period of great expansion. Its strategic geographical position also facilitated communications with English colonies in America through the Atlantic Ocean, thus benefiting the evolution and growth of the city. Sadly this prosperity was paid in part by slave trade between America, The Western and Africa Indies.
At the end of the century XVII, The characteristic brick and stone buildings begin to beautify the port area and various areas of the city. In the middle of the century XIX The population reached more than 300.000 population. New activities such as sugar refining were incorporated, Naval construction and machinery manufacturing, While the slave trade decreased after the American civil war. At the end of the century XIX The construction of the Manchester channel that linked both cities. Important parks and public walks begin to establish and buildings such as the William Brown library are built, The Philharmonic Room, The Stanley Hospital.
Liverpool was a key objective during World War II and was the most bombarded city of Great Britain suffering numerous losses of human lives. Many of its buildings were totally destroyed.
In the year 2004 Several sectors of the Historic Center of the city and the port area were incorporated by UNESCO in the World Heritage List.
So good Liverpool It is a must for Beat music lovers and the Beatles in particular, The city provides a wide variety of cultural and leisure spaces for all types of visitors. Among those who stand out the most and as for me, It seemed more relevant to me, The port area is located – Pier Head - In Albert Dock and the Anglican Cathedral in Sant James Park, The Metropolitan Cathedral of Cristo Rey Y The Cavern, In the city center.
Liverpool port
With its typical brick buildings in view, The port is an excellent walk for the whole family. The architecture of the early century XX Dialogue with modern architecture, such as with the neighboring amphitheater and sports events and sporting events – Echo sand – Located on Kings Parade on the banks of the Mersey River or the Modern Liverpool Museum whose architecture will not go unnoticed by our eyes. The latter also on the river continuing on the Albert Dock walk a little further north.
It is highly advisable.
The Dock area also contains spaces for monuments that evoke facts and characters in history such as the Titanic monument and the monument to the fallen of the merchant marine, inter alia.
The Wheel of Liverpool - The wheel – It gives us the possibility of observing Liverpool from above. It is worth getting up and relaxing from there incredible views of the port and the city.
Other museums in the port area are the Tate Art Museum, he Liverpool Maritime Museum and the “The Beatles History” About Gower Street, which proudly houses the history of these famous and illustrious citizens who with their music known today in the world have made an important contribution to the city. Thanks to them today Liverpool also receives a lot of Beatle-Fans tourism for whom, as followers of musicians, Liverpool is a must.
Beyond whether or not we are fans of the Liverpool band, Once in the city, We will not be able to lose our visit to the Museum "The Beatles History", where we will find a variety of objects and photographs of musicians as well as information about the history of the band throughout their career.
Leaving behind the port and the Beatle Museum and addressing the city center we can also enjoy it, meet the famous cave - Cavern Club - and Mathew Street NRO. 10 Where the band used to give concerts. His first performance there was in 1961 When the musicians had returned from Hamburg. Due to the performance of The Beatles, The place became world famous. The place continues to offer numerous live music shows.
In this area of the city a large number of shopping centers are concentrated, bars and restaurants where we can stop to recover energy before continuing with the walk.
Streets that are part of Beatle history: Abbey Road Y Penny Lane among others. The last remote a little from the city center and in the neighborhood where Paul McCartney and John Lennon lived.
Strawberry Fields It is the name of an orphanage that John Lennon evokes in one of his most famous songs "Strawberry Fields Fo Rever", Behind the building there was a garden where the musician played as a child.
Liverpool cathedral
The Liverpool Cathedral is an Anglican Church and is the greatest in all of Britain, located in front of Saint James park a 2 km north of the port area. Its construction began in 1904, Gothic sample of the twentieth century. There is the possibility of accessing your tower and thus obtaining magnificent views of the city. The interior, of considerable height, It is austere generating an environment that invites meditation.
Neighbor to the cathedral about Nelson Street, It is located Chinatown, what, With a characteristic construction as an arc, Give access to a neighborhood where some commercial premises have been established, bars and restaurants that offer articles and typical dishes of that country.
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral or Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King
It is located north of the Anglican cathedral. It is a Catholic cathedral housed in a modern building that began its construction in 1962. It is 59m diameter circular plan. The structure is made up of pillars that support the cone -shaped building that ends in pináculos. The union of pillars and pinnacles make up, Inside, A huge cover that recalls, The traditional domes. Around the building are located 13 Chapels dedicated to the Virgin and different saints. In the interior space, although it is not the characteristic of Latin Cruz of other Catholic cathedrals, An atmosphere of mystery and recollection is generated.
Beatles Maniac o no, Liverpool is an excellent destination where, In addition to approaching and living from within the history of these musicians, We will find innumerable cultural and recreation activities for all types of visitor. Walking through Liverpool has been wonderful for me. I really recommend it.
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