Liverpool Vacations, Liverpool Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Liverpool is one of Englands core cities and its fifth most populous — 447,500 in 2006, with 816,000 in the Liverpool Urban Area. Liverpool has a rich history and celebrates its 800th birthday in the latter months of 2007 and the city is crowned European Capital of Culture 2008.

Liverpool was once the epicentre of the worlds trade and played a major role in the slave trade with 80 % of the UKs slave trade coming through Liverpool and 41 % of europes. Its a city which was fast developing into one of the richest cities in the world. This power can be seen in the form of the wonderful but intimidating buildings in this city, St.Georges Hall, Both Cathedrals,The liver building. Liverpool is home to many universities and further education establishments aswell as a hub for night club revellers.

The city is home to the most museums art galleries and grade 1 listed buildings in the Uk outside of London and is also home to two football teams, Liverpool FC, one of the worlds leading sides, and Everton FC, known as 'the toffees'. Liverpool has lots of bothemian bases and is home to many alternative shops.

The legendary Beatles also came from Liverpool... :-)