Manchester
Britain’s self-styled second city has experienced a virtual rebirth in recent years due to massive investment in the aftermath of the I.R.A. bombing of the city centre in 1996. Principal features of the city’s open, clean new façade include the new Arndale and awe-inspiring Trafford retail centres and the fantastic, futuristic Urbis building. Such new buildings lie easily next to such monuments to the Victorian spirit as Manchester Cathedral and the Town Hall. Manchester is served by an extensive public transport system including a clean tram network, and its 50000 students lend the city an open minded, multi-cultural atmosphere