Manchester is a city in which the number of cultural structures simply rolls, and some of them are considerable interest due to their unique architecture or very honorable age. In such places, always full of purily animal tourists.
Church of St. Anne / St. Ann's Church
St. Ann's Square, Manchester M2 7LF, United Kingdom - at this address in the very center of the city, is the second in its importance (after the Cathedral) of the city's church. Recently, the temple turned 300 years. The start date of construction is May 18, 1709. The appearance of the temple is pretty simple, as the architect John Barker decided to build it in a strict classic style. The external and internal interiors of the temple look very modest. His pearl is considered stained glass windows placed in the altar. And, of course, it is impossible to forget about the ancient body - 1730 of the release. Despite the years have passed, the sound of him is unmatched. To make sure that you come to the Sunday Concert of Organ Music. This event passes for free and collects huge crowds of admirers.
Manchester Town Hall / Manchester Town Hall
Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester, Lancashire M60 2La, United Kingdom - Therefore, the address is a magnificent structure, which is one of the main attractions of the city. The building was built in the Gothic style of the Renaissance era, according to the project of the famous, at that time, the architect Alfred Waterhouse. Looking at the appearance of the Town Hall, the deceptive impression is created that the age of the building is very solid, but this is just a seeming phenomenon. In fact, the Town Hall was built only in 1877. To see this architectural miracle, to build about 14 million bricks, you can from afar, because of its high 85 meter tower with a huge clock. The tower also serves as a bell tower, 23 bells are installed here. You can go inside the building for free. An organ is installed in the room (in the Big Hall). Time for visits: from 09.00 to 17.00. Saturday and Sunday - weekends.
John Rylands Library / John Rylands Library
This unique library is located at the address: United Kingdom, Manchester, 150 DeanSgate. Even if you are not a lover of books, it's still worth going here, especially since the entrance is free. Not often in life, there is a chance to see the vintage rarities, some in the only instance. The building is equipped with the latest technology, the system of air purity and circulation, necessary for the comfortable storage of the oldest manuscripts, works flawlessly. Walking through countless chairs, considering endless racks with a variety of literature, you can at least all day. Library's work hours: from Tuesday, on Saturday - from 10.00 to 17.00. On Sunday and Monday, this source of culture works from 12.00 to 17.00
Witworth Gallery / Whitworth Art Gallery
Another treasury of wonderful plates of world famous artists is located at: United Kingdom, Manchester, Oxford Road. This gallery is the property of the city university. Like many cultural centers of Manchester, this gallery can be visited free. To admire the nettical paintings of the brilliant Picasso, Van Gogh or Gaugaen, do not pay any penny. In addition to the creations of these celebrities, a rather large collection of sculptures and watercolors are collected here. Time for visits: from 10.00 to 17.00. (At the moment, until September 2014, there is a restoration, so some exhibition halls can be closed for visits)
Chapems Library / Chetham's Library
Long Millgate, Manchester M3 1SB, the United Kingdom at this address, is a priceless library, which has more than one hundred thousand volumes in its innumerable storage facilities, including periodicals and magazines, and 60,000 copies are collected until 1851. The age of this unique book reaches respect, since until 1653 in the building was a school for boys and only at the above time, this structure was redesigned under the library. In the old days, the books were expensive and therefore until the XVIII centuries of the book, with the help of chains they were caught in racks, to avoid theft. Admission is free, without days off, opening hours: from 10.00 to 17.00.