Industrial Manchester, which was also damaged during the Second World War, does not boast a huge number of ancient buildings and sights. Nevertheless, there is plenty to see here. Among the historical sights of the city is the Castlefield area, where there was a Roman fort and the settlement of Mamucium, which has been restored and is now available to the public. Of course, the University of Manchester is also worth a visit, with its Museum of Manchester, which is devoted mainly to anthropology, natural history and archaeology.
Manchester Cathedral, originally consecrated in honour of St Mary, St Dany and St George, was built in the Perpendicular Gothic style in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Of course, the church has been rebuilt many times; in particular, it was badly damaged in a bombing raid in the 20th century.
Old Trafford is England's largest stadium after Wimbledon, seating 76,000 spectators. The home stadium of the legendary Manchester United football team. Built in 1910, it was almost destroyed by German aircraft in March 1941.
The history of the Manchester Art Gallery began in 1823, and today the museum occupies three connected buildings, two of which were designed by Sir Charles Barry, perhaps the most famous architect in Britain, who built the Palace of Westminster in London.
Rylands Library occupies a late Victorian, neo-Gothic building on Deansgate Street in Manchester. The library itself was founded by Enriqueta Rylands in memory of her husband and opened in 1900. In 1972 the library merged with the University of Manchester Library.
Beetham Tower (also known as Hilton Tower) is a 47-storey mixed-use skyscraper completed in 2006 and named after the building's clients, Beetham Organisation. It was designed by Ian Simpson and occupies a narrow plot of land at the top of Deansgate.
Castlefield is one of the most notable inner boroughs in Manchester. It is bounded by the River Irwell, Quay Street, Deansgate and Chester Road. It was in this neighbourhood that the ancient Roman fort of Mamucium (or Mancunium) was located, which later gave its name to Manchester.
The Manchester Museum, owned by the University of Manchester, features displays related to archaeology, anthropology and natural history. It houses around 4.5 million artefacts from all continents of the world.
The University of Manchester is one of the most important higher education institutions in the UK, which is also among the top rankings of the best universities around the world. The founding date of the university is 1824, which is essentially the date of the founding of the Mechanics' Institute.
The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Manchester is a major museum dedicated to scientific development, technology and industry, with a focus on the city's achievements in these areas. If you're visiting museums in Manchester, famous for its industry, you definitely can't miss this one.