Manchester is probably the second busiest city in the UK, right after London. It’s energetic night club life, art and music scene, great restaurants and vivid pubs make it one of the most often visited places in the country. However, there is more to the city that just that. Manchester is also one of the top tourist destinations there, offering more than plenty for an average traveler.
From the industrial revolution, during which the city had played an important role as a hub for textile manufacturing and processing, the city’s growth has skyrocketed. It was back then that Manchester has become what it is today, a busy and hugely important city on the map of the UK. Today, this is reflected in many museums that celebrate the importance of Manchester on the British industrial arena.
Manchester has also some roots in the Roman presence in the region. This is largely manifested in Castlefield, where you can visit the real life reconstruction of a Roman fort from the Mamucium.
Technological advancements that shaped the region and the lives of its inhabitants are the main focus of the Museum of Science and History. It houses a large collection of steam locomotives, industrial machinery with many artifacts from the industrial revolution days as well as aircrafts, including an original kamikaze plane from the World War II era.
The Museum of Transport, as the name suggests presents how transport developed in the region of Manchester throughout the ages. Some of the most fascinating objects presented there are busses and trams that used to ride the streets of the city. In total there are over 100 busses there, two trolleybusses and prototypes of the very first trams that were used to transport people at the start of the twentieth century.
A War Museum, located in Salford Quays, not far from the city centre explores the impact that wars and other conflicts have on societies and people. The museum itself is a piece of art as well, making it one of the most fascinating architectural designs in the city.
However, one of the most fascinating places to visit in Manchester is the Jewish Museum. Located in a now defunct synagogue, the museum presents the history and the Jewish presence in the city over the 200 years lifespan.
Manchester is a truly busy city. From the places you can go and see during the day, to restaurants you can unwind after the whole days activities and enjoy some of the most splendid meals to a club scene, the city offers it all. What’s most important though is that you cannot get bored in the city. Even if you do not plan to go crazy, you can always enjoy some more intellectual entertainment with the Museums in Manchester.
And, if you are planning to pay a visit to our city, there is one more thing that it can offer you. A cheap but high quality accommodation in serviced apartment hotels in Manchester city centre where you can relax and avail of a truly home away from home atmosphere.
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