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Manchester is a city in Greater Manchester, England, with a population of 514,417. Manchester is in the south-central part of North West England. Metropolis is the third largest population in the UK, and the second after London British Cultural Arts Center. The city is located near the western slope Pennin on the river Ervell. Its importance as an important transportation hub increased in the late 19th century, with the opening of the Manchester Canal, which turned the city into a major seaport. At berths and along railways are industrial areas. Manchester, the first mention of which dates from the 10th century, there was a Celtic settlement in place Mansenion (Mancenion) and Roman fortified camp Mankunium (Mancunium), established in 79. In the Middle Ages Manchester - commercial and handicraft villages. The rapid growth of the city began with the mid-18th century due to the Industrial Revolution (in 1773 - 22 thousand inhabitants, in 1821 - 126 thousand people).

In the 19th century, Manchester has become the world's largest center for the cotton industry. In 30-40 years of the 19th century in Manchester turned fritreyderstva propaganda, which also received the name "Manchester".

6) Chinatown in Manchester is reputedly the largest in Europe, its collection of restaurants, bakeries, businesses and supermarkets concentrated across a fair few blocks in the city centre. It's all marked by a beautiful Chinese gate announcing the area's entrance. At any time of year, Chinatown is a great place to visit, but the last few years have seen Chinese New Year become a much bigger part of the city’s cultural celebrations, extending the reach of Chinatown across the city centre. As a collection of excellent places to eat and shop, it’s not to be missed and, whilst there are of course other opportunities to experience Chinese culture, the selection on offer here is hard to beat.

7) this is the largest indoor arena in Europe and one of the world's busiest venues, with a capacity of 21,000

8) The oldest surviving public library in the English speaking world is Chetham's in Manchester, a quite extraordinary place of hallowed ancient books and the dark wood rooms and corridors in which they rest. Chetham's isn’t the only impressive library in Manchester though, with the very grand Central Library having recently re-opened after years of restoration

9) Perfect entertainment for a family afternoon out Wythenshawe Community Farm offers such a place, giving children the opportunity to have wide-eyed fun whilst subtly finding out about traditional farming methods and where their meat comes from. It’s all free too and, as it’s set in a lovely park and there’s a nearby playground, it really is a wonderful place to visit with little'uns.offers such a place.

10) Football Is the first thing anyone comments on anywhere in the world when you hear the name of the city.National Football Museum is in the city centre, it's a huge attraction for local people, as well as visitors to the city.

11) In the big collection of the Manchester Museum lies a tomb-like exhibition of ancient Egyptian artefacts - over 16,000 . Manchester Museum has 20 human mummies originating from Luxor and Thebes, all of which were scanned in 2012 using the most up-to-date technology.

12) The Manchester Wheel was installed in 2004.It hAs 42 passenger cars and is 60 metres tall.from the top of the wheel you get spectacular views of the city and surrounding districts.

13) Manchester is home to one of football's giants Man Utd (The Red Devils).

Winners of the European Cup in 1968 and 1999, they have won the English Premiership a record 8 times. The Museum is also an excellent way to sample the atmosphere of the club. When you step into the Theatre of Dreams you're walking into more than just a football stadium. It's been the focus for the passion of millions of fans around the world for nearly a century. There's something for all ages.

The museum charts the history of the club from 1878 to the present day. There are three floors packed with everything there is to know about the club, including a Hall of Fame, the Trophy Room and memorials of players and fans.

15) A large Museum devoted to the developement of science,technology and industry with emphasis on the city's achievements in these fields.There are many things in numerous buildings showing cars,aircraft and locomotives,power,steam and gas engines,the city's sewage and sanitation,textiles,communication and computers.The museum is in the place where the World's first railway station was built.

16) There has been a church on or near this spot for almost 1000 years. It was renovated and rebuilt outside and inside in Victoria times so it looks much newer. This area was an industrial one, full of factories and the exterior of the cathedral is charred with years of smoke.