 Liverpool is a culturally vibrant city in North West England. The city is built across a ridge of hills rising up to a height of around 70 meters above sea-level at Everton Hill.
Liverpool is internationally known as a cultural centre, with a particularly rich history in popular music, performing and visual arts. The city is the birthplace of The Beatles, the most renowned rock band of all times.
In Liverpool City Center is the hub of all cultural activities and houses major attractions.
The World Museum Liverpool situated in William Brown Street is quite popular among tourists. Here admission is free. It also has a Planetarium.
The Walker Art Gallery is famous for its finest collections of fine and decorative art in Europe.
Another popular location is the Metropolitan Cathedral Of Christ the King, designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd's (1908-1984) and opened in 1967.
Due to the presence of important structures like the William Brown Library, Walker Art Gallery and World Museum Liverpool, the area around William Brown Street has been labeled the city's 'Cultural Quarter'.
The Liverpool Biennial is a festival of arts held every two years.
Liverpool has three Universities, the University of Liverpool, Liverpool Hope University and Liverpool John Moores University.
Liverpool's John Lennon Airport has been named in honor of the late Beatle John Lennon.
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