Liverpool (510 000 pop.) is the holy place of all Beatles Pilgrims. John, Paul, George and Ringo come from the city at the Mersey. Here is the Penny Lane. Also worth to see are the two in the 20th century built cathedrals.

Albert Docks The former warehouses from the 19th century are now an attractive leisure district. In the port are the exhibition "The Beatles Story" and the Maritime Museum with original parts of the Titanic. Moreover, shops, restaurants and bars are situated here. Museums daily 10am-5pm. The Beatles Story«, entrance £ 9

Beatles-Tour Particular important for the career of the Beatles is the Jacaranda Club. In the summer of 1960, the Beatles played here for the first time in public. The restaurant is now a cozy bar. (21 Slater Street). In the suburbs you can visit the houses where John Lennon and Paul McCartney spent their childhood.

Mersey Ferries From Liverpool millions of people emigratede in the New World. Today the ferry is carrying mainly tourists. daily from 10am Pier Head

shopping                                                                                                                                                             Probe Records Legendary record shop. Cult center of the alternative music scene in the 1980s. 9 Slater Street                        Wade Smith Armani, Paul Smith, D & G and many other designer clothes spread over five floors. Mathew Street

food                                                                                                                                                                       The Quarter Cafe frequented by students. Pasta dishes and good crispy pizza, more creative than the usual selection of pizza places. 7 Falkner Street                                                                                                                                         Simply Heathcotes Modern versions of traditional British dishes in high quality. Beetham Plaza. 25 The Strand                                  60 Hope Street In a beautifully renovated old house is perhaps the best restaurant in town.                                                 Yuet Ben One of the best addresses in Chinatown 1, Upper Duke Street

where to stay                                                                                                                                                     Britannia Adelphi Hotel                                                                                                                                             Here were the rich people waiting in the 19th century for their steamer to America. The rush is over, but the Adelphi is still an impressive, comfortable hotel. 402 rooms. Lime Street Ranelagh Place Ibis                                                                                                                                                                                                                        In the center of the city, opposite of the Albert Docks. 127 rooms. 27 Wapping

Plane                                                                                                                                                                       Liverpool has connections with Easyjet.