English Manchester dreams of visiting millions of travelers from all over the planet, and believe me that the absolute most of them is not the fans of one of the most popular football clubs "Manchester United" or "Manchester City". The city is considered to be the cultural center of Great Britain, so they will be satisfied with the enjoyment and fans of the theater (the world's first repertoire theater is opened in the world) and opera admirers (world famous opera house), and lovers attend all sorts of galleries and museums of elegant arts will be immensely Happy manchester art gallery (Art Gallery of Manchester) or Museum of Manchester. And, of course, the connoisseurs of antiquity are deep, they will simply be delighted with the architectural sings of ancient cult facilities, in particular from the Cathedral.
Cathedral of Manchester / Manchester Cathedral
United Kingdom, Manchester, 31 Cathedral RD - at this address is one of the most long-suffering religious structures of Manchester. The beginning of the construction of the temple dates back to 1215 year. Naturally, for such a long time, the temple did not once be reconstructed. Centers passed, the fashion changed, the church bosses wanted to keep up with the times, so the appearance of the temple was repeatedly modified, the architecture gradually moved from the Gothic style into the neoclassical style. Made its significant changes and the Second World War. During the devastating bombing, unique vintage stained glass windows were irretrievably lost. It was not without terrorist explosions - in 1996, an explosive was laid under the cathedral. Despite its respectable age, the temple is still valid. On the weekend, as part of the excursion, you can get inside for free to admire the angels of the choir of angels in the nefa, in the hands of which gilded musical instruments. Entrance from 09.00 to 19.00 hours.
Monastery Golcon / GORTON MONASTERY
The Victorian architecture of this religious structure is rightly recognized as one of the best in the world, and what is surprising, the construction of this magnificent monastery was held ordinary monks, not professional builders. This wonderful structure was erected only for 5 years, from 1863 to 1867. It is located at: United Kingdom, Manchester, 89 GORTON LANE, GORTON. In the 80s of the last century, the monks went away from here, and the building itself was taken by UNESCO's protection and declared the World Heritage of Humanity. At the moment, various cultural events are regularly held here. You can get inside the monastery completely free, and if you want to listen to the story of the guide (on weekends) you will have to pay 5 pounds sterling. Time to visit the building of the former monastery: from 12.00 to 16.00 hours.
Manchester Art Gallery / Manchester Art Gallery
The collection of this unique gallery, which opened in the distant 1824, is so huge that it was able to fit only in three buildings, in the city center at: Quay House, Quay Street, Hardman Square, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3Je, United Kingdom. Here you can admire the canvas of all famous English, and not only painters (quite a lot of pictures of the Flemish school). In addition to paintings of modern artists, there are also vintage canvases, starting from the XVIII century. In one of the exhibition halls there is a collection of products from antique silver. Do not regret your free time, come the whole family, especially since the entrance is free. Works gallery all days except Sunday: from 10.00 to 5 pm.
Manchester Museum / Manchester Museum
United Kingdom, Manchester, Oxford Road - at this address you will find one of the best Museums of England, which is the property of the university. Undoubtedly, the main attraction of the museum is considered a complete skeleton of a huge Tirannosaurus, named walls whose age is allegedly 65 million years old. In this four-story building, unique exhibits are exhibited, which are enormous scientific value. The museum is the largest exhibition of raborating ancient Egypt, the times of Pharaohs. The British do not consider it necessary to earn money on national values, so the entrance to the museum for all categories of citizens is free. Opening hours: from 10.00 to 17.00 hours.
SEALIFE / SEALIFE MANCHESTER
Another pride of the locals is the oceanarium located at: Barton Square, The Trafford Center, Manchester M17 8As, United Kingdom. Here, without days off, starting from 10.00 in the morning and until 19.00 in the evening, you can enjoy five thousand marine animals. All this living nature is placed in 30 huge aquariums. You should not list all the delights of the aquarium, because you will have a unique opportunity, wearing diving equipment to walk along the bottom, where, the real sharks and gigantic rocks will float. All this pleasure is not cheap -65 pounds (ten minute immersion and hour individual excursion). If you decide to just wander (without immersion), then an entrance ticket for adult visitors will cost 17 pounds, for children whose age is less than 3 years old - you do not need to pay.