Manchester is mainly known as an industrial city and as home of one of the biggest and most successful football clubs in the world. Over the last few years, Manchester has really changed for the better; there has been much investment not only to repair the damage caused by the 1996 IRA bomb, but also to spruce the city up for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. The city still boasts some of the most interesting galleries and museums, such as the Museum of Science and Industry, the City Art Gallery, the Lowry and the Imperial War Museum North.

The city centre, concentrated around Piccadilly square, got a new impulse with the establishment of several famous brands shops. Besides that, there are still lots of second-hand stores where you can trace that novel or record you were already searching for all your life. And of course, Manchester is also known for the bands it produces. New talent always finds a stage and a ready ear, whether in one of the many pubs or clubs the nightlife scene has to offer.

Chinatown, near Piccadilly Gardens, offers, besides several shops, charming eating houses where excellent food is served. A few miles south of the city centre, in Rusholme, fans of Indian food will find plenty of restaurants along the famous "curry mile".

Furthermore, the Barton Arcade (on Deansgate) and Heaton Park (to the north of the city) are very nice too. So if you are on your way up north, a stop in Manchester is absolutely worth your while.

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