 Leicester located on the River Soar, is the traditional county town of Leicestershire and its antiquity dates back to the Roman Period. Various archaeological remains have been discovered there providing glimpses of its rich and colorful history.
Leicester offers a wide array of tourist attractions for fun and adventure. Leicester has a large number of museums, galleries depicting magnificent art works, and theaters. These include The De Montfort Hall, the Phoenix Arts Centre, the Haymarket Theatre, and The Little Theatre.
The City Gallery is one of the leading contemporary art galleries in Leicester.
Non-stop shopping can be enjoyed in the city's two large shopping centers - the Haymarket and Shires Centre.
Leicester is also a land of carnivals and public festivities. The city is famous for its annual Pride Parade, Summer Sundae music festival, big Comedy Festival, and is also the venue of the largest Diwali (a major festival in India) celebrations outside of India.
Leicester is home to two universities, the University of Leicester and De Montfort University.
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