| Manchester City Facts |
| Country | ENGLAND |
|---|---|
| Total Area | 44.65 sq miles |
| Lat Long Coordinates | 53.4800° N, 2.2400° W |
| Time Zome | GMT |
| Demonyms | Mancunian |
| Language | English |
| Museum | Museum of Science & Industry, Greater Manchester Police Museum, Greater Manchester Police Museum, Imperial War Museum North |
| Universities | University of Manchester, Salford Universities, The University of Bolton |
| Official Website | www.manchester.gov.uk/ |
Airports:
Ringway International Airport
Manchester is a relatively new city in U.K, which was born as a result of the industrial revolution. It is a metropolitan borough in the North of England with city status. The city is also one of the largest metropolitan conurbations in the United Kingdom. Manchester is considered as the center of the arts, the media,
Geographical Features:
Manchester is nestled in a bowl-shaped basin. The north and east of the city is encircled by the Pennine hills, a vast mountain chain stretching from Northern England and to the south along the Cheshire Plain. The River Mersey dissects the city into two halves at the southern part. The confluence point of River Irwell, Medlock and Irk is very near to the Manchester city center, which lies on the east bank of the River Irwell. The city is a low lying land situated between 115 to 138 feet above the sea level.
Climate:
The weather of Manchester is variable and changes frequently. Summers are characterized by relatively cool conditions. In July, the average temperature of the city remains at 59° F (15° C). The summers are usually sunny and bright. Winters are cold and experience frequent snowfalls. The average temperature of Manchester in January is around 39° F (4° C). Rainfall may occur anytime throughout the year. Due to sudden high pressures, the weather sometimes becomes very hot during the summers or too cold during the winters. But this condition remains for a short period.
Hotels:
Major hotels in manchester include Britannia Hotel, Manchester, Thistle Manchester, The Place Apartment Hotel, City Inn Manchester, Radisson SAS Hotel Manchester Airport, Holiday Inn Manchester, Bewleys Hotel, Manchester, The Britannia Country House Hotel, Tulip Inn Manchester, Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport, Britannia Sachas Hotel, Express By Holiday Inn Manchester East, Holiday Inn Manchester Central Park, Arora International Manchester, Best Western Princess On Portland, Palace Hotel Manchester, Best Western Willowbank Hotel Manchester, Castlefield Hotel, Sandown Hotel - Guest House, Etrop Grange Hotel, Hilton Manchester Airport Hotel, The Midland - A QHotel, Westlynne Hotel, Days Hotel Manchester City, Ascott Hotel - Guest House, Citi Park Hotel, Britannia Stockport Hotel Manchester, Malmaison hotel, Manchester, Victoria Park Hotel, Monton House Hotel, Macdonald Manchester Hotel, Lansdowne Hotel Manchester, The Gardens Hotel, Wilton Grange Hotel, Copthorne Hotel Manchester, The Imperial Hotel, Manchester, The Merchants Hotel, Novotel Manchester Centre, Radisson Edwardian Manchester, Trafford Hall Hotel, Norman Hurst Hotel, The Old Trafford Lodge, Chancellors Hotel & Conference Centre, The Grafton Hotel, Travelling Light Apartments@Leftbank, Jurys Inn Manchester, Citi Mansions, Menzies Avant Hotel, Travelling Light Apartments @ The Edge, ABode Manchester, Hilton Chambers - Hostel, Drop Inn Hotel Manchester, Chesters Hotel & Restaurant, Best Western Hotel Smokies Park, Best Western Cresta Court Hotel Manchester, Marriott Hotel Manchester Airport, The Midland Hotel Manchester, Lowry Hotel Manchester, Stay Inn Manchester, Hilton Manchester Deansgate, Express By Holiday Inn Manchester, Swallow Bower Hotel and Belfry House Hotel.
Restaurants :
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Cuisine:
Manchester boasts every kind and diversified range of ethnic cuisine at its restaurant and cafés. Some of the main Manchester dishes include Bakewell Tart, Blackpool Rock, Barm Cakes, Cheshire Cheese, Bury Black Pudding, Cheshire Pork Pie, Chester Pudding, Everton Mints, Eccles Cakes, Cumberland Sausages and Vimto.
Places of Attraction:Besides various skyscrapers in the city, it is also known for many architectures such as Victorian Architecture, Beetham Tower etc. Bridgewater Hall, The Corn Exchange, G-Mex Centre, John Rylands Library, The Royal Exchange, South Manchester Synagogue, Strangeways Prison, Sunlight House, Trinity Bridge over River Irwell, Victoria station, The Victoria Baths and Urbis Museum are other points of interest in the city. Its two large squares, Albert Square and Piccadilly Gardens that hold many of Manchester's public monuments attract toursists from far and wide.
Museum:
Famous Museums of manchester are Manchester Museum, Gallery of Costume, Manchester City Football Club Museum, Chetham's Library and School of Music, Imperial War Museum North, Urbis, Godlee Observatory, Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, Museum of Transport, Manchester, Manchester Jewish Museum, Museum of the Manchester Regiment, Portland Basin Museum, People's History Museum, Ordsall Hall Museum, Rochdale Pioneers Museum and Pankhurst Centre.
Transportation:
Manchester Metrolink is the most popular rapid transit system in Manchester, England. Centered in the city center, this urban light rail system serves the Greater Manchester area and offers its services to small towns like Eccles, Altrincham and Bury.
Manchester Bus offers an extensive chain of transportation routes within the city and also to the nearby cities.Some of the main bus stations of Manchester are Piccadilly Gardens, Oxford Road, Albert Square, Sackville Street and many others.
Manchester Railway is the one of the convenient means of transportation in and around the city and even to distant European cities.Some other railway stations in Manchester include GMEX, formerly known as the Central Station, Victoria Rail Station and Liverpool Road station. The Liverpool and Manchester Railway is the world's first inter-city passenger railway.
Shopping:
The city of Manchester boasts of some of huge shopping malls. Here’s a list of the exclusive shopping malls of Manchester:
Manchester Arndale: The Manchester Arndale is a popular shopping mall that forms the heart of the city center.
The Trafford Centre: The Trafford Centre is a massive shopping mall that includes more than 230 shops.
Lowry Designer Outlet: The Lowry Designer Outlet is located on the scenic location of Salford Quays.
Nightlife:
There are many nightclubs in the city, where the youngsters visit and enjoy music and dance. Some of the most favorite nightclubs in Manchester are: 5th Avenue, Club Alter Ego, 42nd Street, North and Jilly's. Some of the best traditional pubs in Manchester are The Old Nag's Head, Sam's Chop House, Castle Hotel, Sinclair's Oyster Bar and Briton's Protection.
Education:
The Manchester education ensures best quality education to its students. The education institutes in Manchester welcome international students to study in its well-equipped universities and colleges.Some of the best colleges of manchester include Manchester School of Architecture and Manchester Business School.
Last Updated on 26 march 2013
