England is one of the most visited countries in the world. When it comes to the most well-known tourist destinations around the planet, the UK sure knows how to hold a solid name. There’s so much to see that the United Kingdom has to offer, such as big international music festivals, iconic landmarks, picturesque coastal views, world-class restaurants, and more. Being Britain’s second largest city, Birmingham is very well known amongst people from all around the world, and has numerous tourism-oriented places one cannot hesitate to visit.
Attraction no.1: If you’re looking to learn more about Birmingham’s rich and vibrant past, or are a fan of all kinds of interesting things like cutting edge contemporary art, renaissance masterpieces, Egyptian mummies, and more, the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery caters to people of all ages, both locals and tourists visit this museum every day. Here one can find numerous one of a kind artifacts that will forever stay priceless, such as the iconic HP factory sign, a fine collection of Pre-Raphaelite art, and the Staffordshire Hoard, which was the largest find of British gold to ever be discovered.
Attraction no.2: If you’re looking for a musical adventure, stop by the Symphony Hall, an astonishing concert-hall, located in a top-notch area, built to give you the best possible sound experience one can imagine, thanks to the most advanced acoustic treatment in the world. Let’s not forget the fact that it can seat thousands of guests, and has been one of the most popular tourist attractions in Birmingham for decades.
Attraction no.3: If you’re an avid reader, you’ve probably heard of the Library of Birmingham, which is the largest public library in the UK, the largest library in Europe, and even the largest public cultural space in Europe. The incredible massive building alone costs just under 200 million GBP and has a floor area of 25,000 square meters. Here you can find over 800,000 books, journals, official publications, photos, magazines, manuscripts, drawings, maps, music recordings, postage stamps and much much more, along with numerous priceless artifacts.