1 Nisan 2009 Çarşamba

Best 20 Things To Do In Birmingham.
















Birmingham is the second most populous city in United Kingdom. The city was the leader of the industrial revolution and now Birmingham has developed into a national commercial centre, tourism center and cultural center which is the fourth most visited city by foreign tourists in UK. Birmingham was home to famous inventors such as Matthew Boulton, James Watt , John Hall Edwards, William Murdock . Duran Duran, Ozzy Osborne, Black Sabbath, delicious Cadbury chocolates and of course Aston Villa and Birmingham City football clubs are some famous icons of the city. Birmingham offers many options for everyone. Here are The Top 20 Things To Do In Birmingham;

1. Jewellery Quarter
Shopping, entertainment, cafes, restaurants, bars, best trades and hundreds of jewellery shops waiting for you in this England's one of the best jewellery destination.You can enjoy a unique tour of an original jewellery factory.

2. Bull Ring
Bull Ring shopping center is one of the biggest developments of its type in Europe. Most desirable shops, unique restaurants and great markets waiting for visitors in this 800 years-old shopping centre. Over 20 million people visiting here every year.


3. Victoria Square
This square is the center of the city, Birmingham's Town Hall and Council House are located in the Victoria Square. There is a statue of Queen Victoria and Floozie in the Jacuzzi which is one of the largest faountains in Europe.

4. Barber Institute of Fine Arts
One of the most beautiful small galeries of the world and it has one of the best private collections which includes masterpieces by Degas, Monet, Simone Martini, Bellini, Renoir, Rubens, Turner, Murillo.

5. Centenary Square
This square is the main point of the Birmingham's New Year's Eve celebrations. One of the popular meeting place with its works of art. Take a walk to relax or have a meal or drink in this lively square of the Birmingham City.

6. ICC Mall
ICC Mall at the International Convention Centre contains cafes, restaurants, galleries and plant shops.

7. Cadbury World
Cadbury World is located at Bournville. Visiting by this chocolate factory you will have many information about the history of chocolate in Europe. If you are a chocolate lover or have kids you must visit here to have some fun. In addition you can buy chocolates at factory prices.

8. Sarehole Mill
Birmingham's one of the two surviving watermills, water-powered cornmill built in 1765.

9. Soho House Museum
Tour to the home of Matthew Boulton. This great engineer has a great role of the industrial development in Birmingham.

10. Sports
The National Indoor Arena is one of the largest indoor arena and it is home to many world championships and concerts. World- class ladies tennis and golf is popular in Birmingham too. And of course Premiership football, you can visit Villa Park or St. Andrew's Stadium.

11. National Sea Life Centre
One of the most popular tourist destinations in Birmingham. It has something for everyone not only for children. Over 3000 species of sea creatures from all over the world includes sharks, green sea turtles, sting rays, sea horses and etc.

12. Warwick Castle
One of the finest medieval castles in Europe. The State Rooms and The Royal Weekend Party are the most famous sights of the castle.

13. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
The museum is located in the Chamberlain Square. You can find good collection of Pre-Raphaelite art paintings here.

14. Nelson's Statue
The first publicly funded statue in Birmingham. It is located in Bull Ring.

15. Cannon Hill Park
The Cannon Hill Park is home of the Midland Arts Centre . The park offers boating, lakes, playgrounds, tennis courts, tropical greenhouses, variety of concerts

16. Symphony Hall
It is named as the finest concert hall in Europe. This prestigious concert hall can be used to stage part of a conference with 2000 seats.








17. Birmingham Hippodrome
It is home to Birmingham Royal Ballet and hosts many great perfonmances. You can visit here to have enjoyable memories.

18. Nightlife
The center of the nightlife is Broad Street. The Arcadian and Tha Mailbox is the other sites. Vibrant bars, pubs, cafes, numerous nightspots, live music venues, many restaurants, comedy clubs, great musicians, excellent theaters or you can prefer Birmingham Royal Ballet or The National Exhibition Centre. Birmingham has young population so you can find really great parties here.

19. Canal Tours
Birmingham is the canal city of England.You can explore Birmingham City Center' s past, present and future heritage by canal boat trip.

20. St Philip's Cathedral
One of the oldest building in the city centre. It was designed by Edward Burne-Jones in a fine English Baroque style.

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