Liverpool, City of Culture

Liverpool, the city of the Beatles, two Premier League football teams, Tate Liverpool and two cathedrals, is right now in an exciting period full of dynamic cultural fervour as it approaches its deserved crowning as the European Capital of Culture 2008.

This title has started to boost the Liverpool economy, and a trip to Liverpool next year will leave you in no doubt that it deserves to take it’s place alongside the world’s elite cities.

Liverpool has the key ingredients for an interesting, exciting break. There is the maritime heritage, it’s architecture, music, literature, the arts, sport, nightlife, interesting shopping, bars cafes and all the thousands of events in 2008, when the Capital of Culture title will put this city firmly on the global map.

Liverpool is expecting about two million extra visitors through the run up and during 2008, and the atmosphere will be buzzing. It will be the place to be.

You'll find lots of information at Visit Liverpool and Liverpool08 the official site for Liverpool European Capital of Culture 2008