about Manchester
A thriving industrial city once and the place where the first electronic computer was built, nowadays Manchester prides itself on its lively sporting and nightlife scene. Considered the first industrial city, which drew thousands of workers to its textile factories, at present the city maintains a reputation of a vibrant technological, educational and finance centre. Its beautiful architecture is an interesting blend of old and new. Among the must-sees of the city are the Barton Arcade, Old Trafford stadium, the Urbis Museum of the Modern City and the modern Exhibition and International Convention Centre.