On my to do list of must sees in liverpool was the Three Graces - The fundamental international…read moresymbol for Liverpool, is the Royal Liver Building, as well as The Cunard and the Port of Liverpool buildings. They are all side by side located on The Pier head in Liverpool. Stunning architecture, all majestic in their own right.

This is the first building you see when your ship arrives at the cruise port. One of the famous…read moreThree Graces it stands out more than the other two. On top of the two towers of the building are statues of Liver Birds which are said to be good luck to sailors and the city. probably one of the most iconic buildings in Liverpool. It is a must see when you visit.

Wow. So lovely! We recently has the pleasure of visiting Liverpool Town Hall for a wedding, and…read morewhat a wonderful place to get married! Like many historical buildings in the UK, it features prominent features like the neoclassical façade and big dome. Upon entry, you come straight into a grand staircase draped in a bright red carpet. All of the fixtures, statues, and details throughout the whole building are opulent. Rooms large and grand. There was a reception prior to the wedding ceremony which took place on the second floor, which included access to the main balcony. It was a stunning day (shocking, I know!), making it the perfect opportunity to enjoy gathering outside overlooking bustling castle street. The ceremony was in yet another grand room, with plenty of history. Such is a great place for any kind of larger event! It sounds like you can also come here for guided tours to explore the historical and architectural significance.

Liverpool Town Hall is not nearly as grand or ostentatious as many other town halls to be found…read moreacross the UK, however it takes perfectly proportioned pride of place along one of my favourite streets in the city centre. The architecture of Cstle Street is brilliant with every building seemingly capturing a different, style, era and atmosphere of the city through its development. At the tope sits the town hall where it has been positioned under various stages of renovation and transformation since 1673. Although the mayor has little power within the city and much of the council power resides in other buildings across the city, the town hall is still an important civic centre within which weddings and prestigious social and charity events can be held.

A stone's throw from Matthew Street and the legendary Cavern Club there's a bronze statue of…read moreEleanor Rigby. The work of musician and artist Tommy Steele, the statue was inspired by the imaginary character in The Beatles song and given to the city as a gift. The plaque dedicates it to 'All the lonely people...' and there's space on the bench for locals and tourists to sit and contemplate in solitude. Since 'Eleanor Rigby' happens to be one of the few Beatles songs I loathe, I never get the inclination to visit her. Lots of people clearly do however, as there's often flowers laid across her lap and feet. I'm not sure if it's an urban myth but allegedly, Steele placed a pair of football boots, a four leaf clover, a couple of sonnets and a few childrens comics inside the statue for luck!

I always presumed the Eleanor Rigby statue was on Mathew Street somewhere and couldn't fathom how…read moreI'd never seen it. Then just the other day I walked past it, by chance. Turns out it's on Stanley Street. Ah begorrah! This location seems quite fitting because, detached from the swathe of tourists cramming up the area radiating from the Cavern, the statue gives off an even more melancholy air. Poor gal. She doesn't even have a face. She obviously left it in a jar by the door. Also, since Beatles songs feature such memorable characters (Sergeant Pepper, Mean Mister Mustard, the Taxman, a girl with kaleidoscope eyes etc), does anybody else think, statue-wise, we could've done better than this lonely cow?

This is a beautiful old building located right on the waterfront and the Mersey River. One of the…read morethree famous landmarks that define the city of Liverpool. You have to take a few moments to really look at the building to see all the marvelous details and how it was put together. A terrific icon for the city.

The Port of Liverpool Building, as the name suggest, is one of the most nautically-inspired…read moreconstructions in the city, serving as the headquarters of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board for 87 years from its construction in 1907 until the nineties. That clears that up then. I thought it was just a St Paul's wannabe. After the Liver Building, this is probably the next most identifiable of the Three Graces and the thirteenth tallest building in the city. I came here once as part of an art competition and was struck by how illustrious it was inside. Walking into the entrance you find yourself in a huge room reaching right up into the dome. Marble columns and Edwardian balconies make it all look very professional. I kept expecting to be asked to leave. Nowadays the building is filled with offices that have very little to do with maritime matters. Needless to say they keep it in good order. At least it isn't a Tesco yet.

Strangely, William McKenzies Tomb can represent everything you wish to find about Liverpool. It is…read morean eccentric and flamboyantly designed tomb going against the grain of convention that holds a macabre presence on Rodney Street with many great stories surrounding it. Now surrounded by weeds and construction sights it does not have the dignified surroundings that it deserves but through local interest and the love of a good yarn it has begun to once again attract interest largely due to the larger than life character that inhabits it. Shabby and rough around the edges, you can't help but stop and look when walking past and find yourself being drawn in by its odd charm.

This is a great little spot to visit if you're passing through Liverpool as a tourist or traveller…read more The story behind this pyramid type tomb is that of William McKenzie. Over a hundred years ago, McKenzie was a wealthy business man who resided in Liverpool and was well known for treating his staff terribly and gambling compulsively. Legend has it that McKenzie played poker down to his last penny with a hooded character one night, deciding at that point, to gamble his soul. He then turned cards and had lost his soul to his mysterious opponent. Due to this he requested that upon his death, he be entombed above ground, his corpse sitting at a card table, a winning hand of poker in his hand! He believed that being buried this way would save his soul from being stolen for eternity. That's how he sits within the pyramid tomb on Rodney Street, and his ghost is said to stalk the streets late at night!

Although the doomed liner never actually came here, Liverpool is connected to the Titanic in more…read moreways than you'd think. The head offices of the company that commissioned it stand just across the road from the Three Graces, twenty-eight Liverpudlians went down with it and the word 'Liverpool' painted on the stern was probably the last piece of the boat that saw air before it slid into the Atlantic. Go us. The Memorial to the Engine Room Heroes of the Titanic was built to commemorate the coal-shovelling workers who kept the electricity going as the disaster unfolded. Since the granite statue was erected in 1916, its purpose was extended to include all engine room fatalities in the First World War, or as it was called then, the Only World War.

Titanic was owned by White Star Line the Oceanic Steam navigation, or more commonly known shipping…read morecompany, which was founded in Liverpool. Thomas Ismay, founder of White Star Line lived on Marine Terrace in Waterloo, Liverpool, it is also rumoured that the captain of the Titanic, Edward Smith, who moved to Liverpool in the 1850s to begin his career, lived for a time on this same road. Smith died onboard the Titanic along with around 1500 people when the "unsinkable ship" sank in 1912.Many of the crew members, including six senior engineers were Liverpool born or had settled in the city. This is a fine memorial marking a poignant loss of life.

Once you turn onto Matthew Street, you'll immediately see the John Lennon sculpture to your left…read more Located in a fun area, full of bars and Beatles love, memorabilia, and tributes, this statue is your perfect start to the Beatles tour along the city. At night time, Matthew Street is lively, however, during the day, expect little crowds, no live music, and sadly many stores and bars being closed. Exploring and walking the city will make up for the lack of entertainment among the city if you have a love for the Beatles and the history.

This is a fantastic statue of John Lennon situated on Mathew street right outside the cavern club…read more A trip to Liverpool is not complete unless you have at least a million photos of this iconic statue.