Liverpool is an international city. Its citizens came out of Africa, Ireland and the Far East, sometimes in glory, at others in adversity. It is from this crucible of worldwide influences, this community of nations, that the vibrant spirit of the city is born.
It is an historical city, however is looking ever forward to the future. Its exciting skyline signifies Liverpool's maritime past as the British Empire's gateway to the world. The remarkable architecture of The Three Graces; the Cunard, Liver and the Port of Liverpool Buildings, encapsulate a bygone era when the great shipping lines took over the waterfront. Still, a new Grace is to be set to bring it into the 21st century.
It's out of this prosperous past that the renaissance of Liverpool is blooming.
The Albert Dock - the biggest collection of Grade One Listed Buildings in the country - is one of the famous attraction throughout Liverpool. Home of Tate Liverpool, the Maritime Museum and also the Beatles Story, the site forms part of Liverpool's bid to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A recent study on behalf of Liverpool City Council, Mersey Docks and Harbour Company, Liverpool Vision, and Mersey Ferries, has resulted in plans for a £10.5 million cruise liner terminal to be completed by 2005.
The city well known not only for its architecture - Liverpool had been recently credited by the Guinness Book of Hit Singles as "World Capital of Pop". For the reason that birthplace of the Beatles, the city gives guided tours of places of interest about the Magical Mystery Tour. And the world-famous Matthew Street, home of the Cavern Club, is a Mecca to fans around the world.
The city is alive with musicians, poets, writers, artists, painters, sculptors, designers and architects - further improving Liverpool's image as a European city of culture.
Liverpool is also a significant sporting city. Liverpool and Everton football clubs are well-known in the world. The city is also home to the world's most popular horse race; the Grand National, at Aintree.
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