An emblematic figure of the industrial revolution, Manchester is a centre of higher education, commerce, art and the media. Manchester is known for being the first city in England to be industrialised, an industrial city of the first order for several centuries, Manchester has experienced exceptional urban and economic development in the British territory. The city is in the heart of the 2nd largest urban area in England after the capital located 250 km further south. Each year, it attracts many visitors who come to discover its cultural wealth. Manchester is made up of multiple neighbourhoods, each with its own particularities. In the centre is Castlefield and its Fort Mamucium surrounded by a multitude of canals, there is a lively atmosphere especially as soon as the fine days arrive. Crossed by the Irwell River, the city is bordered to the south by the Pennines mountain range. Its relief is non-existent since it oscillates between 0 and 78 meters of altitude. Canal Street, called The Village, is a very original neighbourhood, where you can find the city's large gay community. This is also where the fashionable night establishments are to be found. Another interesting neighbourhood is Chinatown. Manchester unfortunately suffered a lot from the bombings during the Second World War. Nevertheless, in the centre, an intelligent mix of architectural styles has been carried out, there is a real harmony between modern, Victorian and medieval buildings. A city of leisure and culture, visitors will always find an open pub to listen to a rock concert or attend a football match of one of the two big local teams, Manchester United or Manchester City. The city also gives pride of place to parks and flowered gardens, investments are significant in this area and it now has one of the largest green areas in Europe. Try a trip to the Picadilly Gardens. Young people and students are numerous to settle in its prestigious institutions and universities. The climate here is quite stable, temperatures do not change significantly. The summers are relatively drier, it's the ideal time to enjoy a hotel stay in Manchester and Manchester has many sights to see. Tourists will mainly visit the Manchester Opera House, Palace Theatre, Royal Exchange Theatre, City Hall (located in Albert Square), Green Buiding. Other sites such as Alan Turing Memorial, B of the Bang, Canal Street and its gay village, Shambles Square, Corn Exchange, Manchester Wheel, Whitworth Hall, Old Trafford, Manchester Cathedral and Arndale Centre will also attract visitors. For green space lovers, there are Hilton Park, Albert Square, Piccadilly Gardens, St Peter's Square, Sackville Park, Lincoln Square. Finally, there are the various museums such as the Museum of Science and Industry, the Museum of Transport, the Imperial War Museum North, the Manchester Museum, the Manchester Art Gallery, the Whitworth Art Gallery, the Cornerhouse, the Urbis Centre, the Manchester Costume Gallery, the People's History Museum and the Manchester United Museum.