Tours to Manchester (Great Britain). Holidays in Manchester: photos, tours
Tours to Manchester
English Manchester has always been known as one of the largest industrial centers in Great Britain. Here the torch of the Industrial Revolution flared up, as a result of which manual labor was almost everywhere replaced by machine labor, and capitalism was established as the dominant system of the world economy. Today tours to Manchester are a real chance to touch the recent, it would seem, history that turned the world economy and forever changed the relationship between people..
History with geography
The city is located in the northwest of England on the banks of the Irwell River and has a population of nearly half a million. The history of the metropolis began in the 10th century, when people settled on the site of an ancient settlement of the Romans. Trade and crafts were the main occupations of the inhabitants of Manchester until the middle of the eighteenth century, when the Industrial Revolution occurred. In a hundred years, having become the world center of the textile industry, the city united all the trade unions of the country..
Briefly about the important
- There is no direct flight from the capital of Russia yet, but tours to Manchester can be started by connecting in one of the European capitals. Getting to London by plane and then to Manchester by train is not very profitable either in terms of time or cost..
- Manchester's climate guarantees uniformly cool weather throughout the year. In summer it is rarely warmer than +22, and in winter the thermometer is unlikely to drop below 0. Precipitation is also distributed evenly over the months and the concept of a wet or dry season for tour participants in Manchester does not exist.
- The city has an endless variety of bars, restaurants, clubs, located in the former industrial districts. Once the weaving mills have been converted into stylish loft establishments, where it is especially pleasant to spend time watching the game of the local football team.
Red Devils
One of the most important reasons why the modern tourist is attracted to this city is the opportunity to see the game of the beloved football club Manchester United. Called the Red Devils, Manchester's players are among the highest in UEFA rankings and are among the world's most popular celebrities..
The club was founded in 1878 and today its home stadium "Old Trafford" can accommodate at least 75 thousand people who want to cheer for their favorite team. More than a dozen of the club's players are included in the list of "100 legends of the football league" and tours to Manchester will always be popular among fans of gambling sports..