Things to see and do in Manchester
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What to do in Manchester
Discover the vibrant city in the north of England between industry and culture on your Manchester trip. Look forward to exciting museums such as the Manchester Museum, which has a plethora of exhibits, the Manchester Art Gallery, or the Science and Industry Museum, which takes you through 250 years of Manchester's industrial history. But don't be fooled by Manchester's industrial image, because the city is also home to truly beautiful places such as the beautiful John Rylands Library or Manchester Cathedral. With its stadiums and a soccer museum, Manchester is of course also a top destination for soccer fans.
Top attractions in Manchester
Manchester Cathedral
A Historic Church
John Rylands Library
A Historic Library
Manchester Museum
An Impressive Collection of Artifacts
What attractions are there in Manchester?
Manchester Museum
Explore the fascinating details and captivating history of this attraction. With over 4.5 million artifacts, the Manchester Museum is an essential stop on a trip to Manchester. Egyptian mummies, dinosaur skeletons, and 50,000-year-old stone tools are just some of the highlights, and the Manchester Museum also has over 100,000 fossils and a vivarium with reptiles and amphibians.
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John Rylands Library
Explore the fascinating details and captivating history of this attraction. The John Rylands Library is housed in a neo-Gothic building that is worth a visit for its architectural beauty alone. The entrance area features a beautiful, stone spiral staircase and the library halls are reminiscent of a spectacular church. To learn as much as possible about the historic library and its remarkable collection, take a guided tour.
Manchester Cathedral
Explore the fascinating details and captivating history of this attraction. Manchester Cathedral has a history dating back to the 15th century, making it one of Manchester's oldest buildings. The "Angel Stone" even dates back to the previous church in the 7th century. On a guided tour of the cathedral, you will learn all about the architectural details, such as the fine carvings on the choir stalls.
Science and Industry Museum
Explore the fascinating details and captivating history of this attraction. Manchester's history is closely interwoven with industry in the north of England, and the Science and Industry Museum is one of the places to learn about this. With numerous locomotives, airplanes, and steam engines, the museum takes you through 250 years of technical innovation made in Manchester, and there are also exhibitions dedicated to the textile industry and water supply. There is also a beautiful garden and regular science-related events.
Manchester Art Gallery
Explore the fascinating details and captivating history of this attraction. The Manchester Art Gallery has more than 2,000 paintings, 3,000 watercolors and drawings, 250 sculptures and around 1,000 prints. The main focus is on English art, particularly from the 19th century, but there are also real highlights from other eras and regions, such as ancient pottery from Egypt, Greece and China.
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