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1. Manchester Cathedral
Manchester started out as a small medieval parish in 1421, and continued to grow and expand its borders. In 1847, it was a big, bustling city and...
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2. Imperial War Museum North
Usually identified as one of the most striking museums in the north of England, it contains thousands of objects associated with 20th-century European...
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3. The Lowry Museum (aka "the Lowry")
At the restored docklands area, the Lowry, the industrial city landscapes of the artist L. S. Lowry (1887-1976) are showcased as never before,...
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4. Manchester Art Gallery
Following an extensive expansion and rejuvenation, this gallery today is the proud owner of one of the best and most prestigious art collections...
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5. Manchester Town Hall
Alfred Waterhouse designed this massive neo-Gothic structure that first opened in 1877, and extensions were added just before World War II. The...
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7. Manchester Museum
This venerable museum showcases an eclectic and sometimes eccentric collection of the spoils brought back by local industrialists from their adventurous...
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8. The Jewish Museum
These compact and somewhat claustrophobic premises were originally built in the Moorish Revival style in 1874 as a Sephardic synagogue. Set on...
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9. Whitworth Art Gallery
Whitworth was originally established in 1889 with a bequest to the city from a wealthy industrialist. The gallery was opened to the public in 1908....
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10. The Lowry: Art and Entertainment Centre (NOT Lowry Hotel)
- If you like Arts then this place is for you. I love this place particularly the architecture. I have been to see a show in the theatre a few times.... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Manchester. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
