Lying at the heart of one of the largest metropolitan areas in all of the United Kingdom, with a population of over two million people, Manchester is the shining beacon of Northwest England. This city is of massive economic importance to Britain and has been ever since the Industrial Revolution, when it led the country in heavy industry. These days Manchester still rules the roost with the fastest growing economy in all of England. The city is second only to London in terms of office market and it is widely considered one of the foremost financial cities in all of Europe. Over fifteen thousand citizens in Manchester work in the banking and finance field and the largest consumer owned company in the world, the Co operative Group, calls Manchester home.
In spite of its heavy emphasis on trade and commerce, Manchester is also rife with the sights and sounds that draw thousands of tourists to the city each year. The City Centre, for instance, features some of the finest shopping destinations in all of Europe, offering such high end shops and boutiques as Chanel, DKNY, Vivienne Westwood, and Emporio Armani. Also of note is the Manchester Arndale, the largest downtown shopping mall in all of Britain. The beautiful skyline is also a big draw for many people. Many of Manchester’s most popular buildings are made with red brick and the city is well known for the widespread occurrence of this color. Some of the tallest skyscrapers in the western world can be found in Manchester, from the stunning Piccadilly Tower to the CIS Tower. Heaton Park, one of the largest parks in all of Europe, is also incredibly popular as is Albert Square, which is home to countless famous statues and monuments honoring English heroes like Oliver Heywood, James Fraser, and Prince Albert.
In spite of the countless claims to fame to be found in Manchester, the city’s biggest and most famous aspect would probably be the slew of famous musicians to emerge out of the city. The list of Manchester bred singers and songwriters looks like a who’s who of the most popular British entertainers of all time. Groups like The Smiths, Joy Division, Oasis, The Buzzcocks, and Simply Red are just a few of the many famous chart toppers that found their start in the colloquially named “Madchester” scene. True to its roots, Manchester still adopts a cultivating attitude toward music of all forms within the city and some of the up and coming acts that have yet to win international acclaim perform regularly in the much famed Manchester Opera House. There are many reasons to adore Manchester whether you are a fast paced businessman or a laid back rocker. The city has consistently maintained a firm grip on the pulse of the nation and it continues to do so to this day. Few places around the world can maintain such cultural relevancy as Manchester has managed to do over the many centuries in which it has been a city and anybody who is fortunate enough to visit Manchester will find treasures beyond their wildest desires at every turn.
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