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Liverpool Cathedral took
74 years altogether to
build. It was not finished
until 1978.The Liverpool
Cathedral is the largest in
the UK and the fifth largest
in the whole world; the
under-tower vault is the
highest in the world and
the bells are the biggest
and heaviest in the world.
The Cathedral managed
to survive two world wars,
recessions periods and
great hardship in the port
of Liverpool.The organ in
the Cathedral is one of the
largest in the world.
The Echo Wheel of
Liverpool, or the Liverpool
Wheel, was built next to
the Echo Arena in 2010.
It is an observation wheel
that provides panoramic
views of Liverpool’s most
famous landmarks with
commentary. The wheel is
60 meters and has
42 capsules, including
a luxury VIP capsule.
The Radio City Tower, also
known as the St John’s
Beacon, was originally
designed to be a chimney.
The tower located at the
heart of the city centre
is over 400 feet tall. It
offers panoramic views of
the city of Liverpool and
its surroundings. Three
radio stations occupy the
Radio City Tower. The
oldest resident is Radio
City, which was launched
in 1974 and it broadcasts
over Liverpool, North West
England and North Wales.
Liverpool Metropolitan
Cathedral is a Roman
Catholic Cathedral and
itwas opened in 1967.
The current Cathedral
was the fourth attempt
by the Catholic Church to
build amother church in
Liverpool.TheArchbishop
of Liverpool,at the time,
launched a competition in
1960 inviting entries fromall
over theworld,and over 300
submissionwere received.
The design of Frederick
Gibberdwas selected and the
construction began in 1962.
Liverpool
Cathedral
Echo Wheel
Radio City Tower
Metropolitan
Cathedral
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Liverpool
Excursion
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This walking tour starts from point number 1
on this map.When you arrive at each point read
the description of the sight.
You will have the chance to discover and admire many
of the most beautiful and important sights of this city.
Entrances not included.
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