Might be most famous for the Beatles and its two high-flying football clubs but scratch the surface and you'll swiftly realize that there's more to Liverpool than sport and music.

Thanks to two decades of urban regeneration, the city boasts a sparkling new waterfront, gleaming new shops and restaurants, and a host of trendy hotels.

Glamorous though the new additions are, Liverpool's industrial past is also part of its charm - not least in the shape of the UNESCO listed port area that straddles the Mersey. The Albert Dock and the Port of Liverpool Building are both striking examples of 17th and 18th-century industrial architecture, as is Stanley Dock, the historic commercial districts and the bustling cultural quarter around William Brown Street.

Culture is a big part of Liverpool's appeal, with the city claiming to have more national museums and galleries than any other UK city outside of the capital. Among these is the award-winning Museum of Liverpool, the Merseyside Maritime Museum, the International Slavery Museum, Tate Liverpool and The Beatles Story.

Of course, it's not only the Fab Four that had their origins in the city. Other musical legends include Gerry & the Pacemakers, Frankie goes to Hollywood, Echo & the Bunnymen and much more. On the classical side, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is also highly acclaimed.

Meanwhile, the city's shopping scene is unrivaled with Liverpool ONE, the Metquarter and Cavern Quarter championing brand names and designer wear.

The nightlife scene is also legendary with many traditional pubs rubbing shoulders with sophisticated lounge bars packed with glamorous clubbers. As with music, the sport continues to exert a hold on Liverpool, whether in the crowds that cram into the stands to watch Liverpool or Everton play, or the throngs of colorfully-dressed race-goers that turn out each year for the Grand National.

Liverpool is a great place to visit for family tours, educational tours, Football sport and Jazz music lover. Liverpool is the second Briton country in a number of museums. It is an affordable city. The British people in Liverpool are very warm, polite and respectful even if they do not know you. The public transport is reliable and it is easy to visit other Britain cities.