Near Samford University
Hotels in City Centre
Near Birmingham Zoo
Near University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Birmingham is the United Kingdom's second major city, after the capital city London. A major location of the Industrial Revolution, Birmingham continues to be a key contributor to the prosperity and economy of the United Kingdom. The city is a fine example of English culture, with medieval architecture of the 18th to 20th centuries blending in with the more modern structures of the 21st century, bringing you one of the most eclectic yet scenic panoramas of the Midlands of England.
Birmingham's popularity and growth are rooted in the Industrial Revolution, where residents of Birmingham were the most inventive and hardworking in bringing about this change as compared to all of Britain's communities. The Birmingham Back to Backs narrates the evolution of Birmingham from its inception to its current glory, a result of hardworking middle-class Englishmen of the 18th and 19th century. One can also find a range of Victorian and Medieval Cathedrals scattered across this serene city. The eye-catching architecture of Birmingham is puctuated well with a series of canals, parks and green spaces that bring a multitude of colour to the city. The Sutton Park in Birmingham is the largest urban park in Europe, covering 971 hectares of land. Apart from a large number of historic buildings, Birmingham is a cultural wonderland, home to many museums and art galleries, the most prominent being the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery with world-renowned masterpieces. It is also the birthplace to the most famous name in the Chocolate industry, Cadbury, with Cadbury world attracting people of all ages to marvel at the world's most iconic chocolate brand.