Birmingham, England

Located in the county of the West Midlands in England, Birmingham is the second largest city after London . For the first time the city is mentioned as early as 1166, and by the 13th century it became famous for its fairs. Three centuries later, Birmingham is already a major shopping center, as well as one of the leaders in the production of metal products, weapons and jewelry. During the Second World War, the city suffered greatly from the raids of German fascist aviation. But at the moment, many of the destroyed buildings have been completely restored. Nowadays Birmingham is a large city in the UK with a lot of shops, pubs and clubs, where life is constantly boiling. That is why every year it is here that a huge number of tourists flock in search of new impressions.

Entertainment and attractions

1. The Anglican Cathedral, built in the early 18th century, and the Catholic cathedral of the mid-19th century, are among the most famous sights in Birmingham.
2. The museum of the city is known primarily due to its art gallery, which includes pre-Raphaelite paintings and such famous masters as Rubens, Bellini and Claude Lorrain.
3. Also it is worth to visit the botanical garden and the reserve, where besides a large number of animals there are also two rare pandas of red color.
4. In the museum of the underwater world of the city of Birmingham, you can see the turtles, rays and otters, as well as watch how piranhas are fed. Admirers of jewelry should always look into the jewelery district of the city. There are many small shops and workshops selling their own products.

Food and hotels

Very popular in England enjoys the kitchen "balti", and the city of Birmingham can safely be called the capital of this cuisine. It is believed that the "Balti" dishes began to be prepared in the city in the 70s of the last century. The very same kitchen is an English way of cooking curry in a frying pan "wok".

It's easy to book a hotel in Birmingham. Both inexpensive hostels and well-known hotels are widely represented in the city.