A Brief Guide To Manchester

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Manchester has come a long way from the days of the industrial revolution that transformed the city into a world leader in textile production. Here are a few of the attraction of modern Manchester.

Manchester is home to two of the biggest and richest clubs in world football. Tickets to see Manchester United and Manchester City play must usually be booked in advance, but even if you are unable to secure tickets over the duration of your visit, a trip to see the Old Trafford Stadium will be on the wish list of most footy fans.

Manchester has a proud tradition of fostering a cutting edge music scene over the last 30 years and longer, and the city still has a vibrant music scene. Large venues like the Manchester Evening News Arena seats over 21,000 and hosts many famous international acts.

Those that like music with perhaps a little more refinement can enjoy a performance by one of the two symphony orchestras that call Manchester home: the Halle, and the BBC Philharmonic. Concerts are often held at the Bridgewater Hall.

Continuing the theme of high culture, the Manchester Opera House frequently hosts ...
... large touring productions and West End musicals ? make sure that you book in advance if you want to take in one of these shows. In fact, you can find Opera performed right across the city, in the Palace Theatre, the Royal Exchange Theatre, and the Lowry Centre ? the choice is yours.

To properly explore the history of Manchester you could do worse than a visit to the free-to-enter Manchester Museum, which covers the history of the area from Roman Times onwards. The city has good selection of public museums, including the Museum of Science and Industry, the Museum of Transport, and the Imperial War Museum North.

Equally, Manchester boasts several substantial art galleries.

Keeping yourself well fuelled during your time in Manchester is particularly easy if you are a lover of curry ? and if so, the Curry Mile is a must-visit area of the city that may well make your eyes water!

Keeping yourself well fuelled during your time in Manchester is particularly easy if you are a lover of curry ? and if so, the Curry Mile is a must-visit area of the city that may well make your eyes water! Bonny Kominek is blogged this article about Manchester and advises if you are planning a visit to the city, check out Octopus Travel for an overview of Manchester hotels.