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18 Liverpool International College | Love Liverpoolwww.liverpool.ac.uk/lic 19Beautiful Peak DistrictAmazing nightlifeFamous city attractionsLiverpool oneShopping CentreLiverpoolCathedralLiverpoolINTERNATIONALCOLLEGEUNIVERSITYSPORT CENTRECHINATOWNMetropolitanCathedralUNIVERSITYSQUAREECHO ARENAVICTORIABUILDINGROYAL ALBERT DOCKBEATLES MUSEUMLiverpool OneTATE LIVERPOOLMUSEUM OF LIVERPOOLLIVER BUILDINGLiverpool LIMESTREET STATIONFantastic music,world-class football,booming businesses,diverse cultures,and friendly locals,people instantly feelat home in the cityof Liverpool.Desirable destinationThe lively northern city of Liverpool isone of the fastest growing cities outsideLondon. With its majestic waterfrontselected as a UNESCO World HeritageSite, Liverpool ranked as one of thefriendliest and 3rd best city to visitworldwide (Rough Guide, 2014).Colourful historyLiverpool’s roots can be traced backto medieval times and was knownhistorically as the Second City of theBritish Empire. With Irish and Welshheritage, Liverpool has transformed intime through the industrial revolution tothe cultural explosion of the 1960s and1970s. Today, it remains a beautiful,interesting and exciting city.Football frenzyHome to two of the Premier League’stop teams, Liverpool FC and Everton,the city has a real passion for footballand it is a permanent part of its culture.Experience the excitement and cheer onyour sporting heroes at the ‘MerseysideDerby’ or take a tour of the city’smagnificent stadiums.City of cultureLiverpool has more museums and artgalleries than any British city outsideof London. Explore the Tate Liverpoolgallery, the Museum of Liverpool andthe iconic Echo Arena, which hostsinternational events like the MTV EuropeMusic Awards with performances fromtop musical talents including Elton Johnand Beyoncé.Unique attractionsThere are so many things to see and doin the city; enjoy panoramic views fromthe 60-metre tall Wheel of Liverpool, ferrycruises along the striking Mersey river,or immerse yourself in exceptional WorldWar II history at the interactive U-boatStory. Just outside the city, you can alsoget up close with the many incredibleanimals at Knowsley Safari Park.Fashion feverJoin the trend-setting locals and takeadvantage of the modern shoppingcentres, arcades and vintage markets.In the city centre, Liverpool ONE is ahuge shopping district, home to famousbrands and designers, while the popularBold Street was voted one of the best UKshopping streets (Lonely Planet, 2014).Party peopleWith streets full of cool bars, clubs andrestaurants, Liverpool’s nightlife sets itapart from other cities in the UK. Everyweekend, the popular areas of ConcertSquare and Matthew Street come alivewith young people having a great timeand are ideal for sampling some of theUK’s first-class nightlife.BeatlemaniaLiverpool is the birthplace of iconic rockband, The Beatles. Learn all about the‘Fab Four’; visit the famous Cavern Club,go on a Magical Mystery Tour or sit nextto the city’s much-loved statue of EleanorRigby. Liverpool is known officially as theWorld Capital of Pop Music, with morechart-topping Number One hits than anyother city in the world.Country connectionsLiverpool is a fantastic base for makingday trips to explore the UK, withManchester less than an hour awayby train, and Birmingham, London andNewcastle, less than three hours away.For a more relaxed experience, visitnearby seaside resort Blackpool or thestunning Peak District National Park.Find out more about Liverpool:www.visitliverpool.com