I've lived near Manchester for over 30 years and I am still excited by the huge range of wonderful architecture in the city. There are some great modern structures (The Bridgewater Hall, Urbis) and a huge range of older municipal and commercial buildings (The Town Hall, The MIdland Hotel). Walk in the centre of the city and everywhere you see interesting details. Best of all is the Royal Exchange, its interior domed, with great marple columns and flashes of gilt, like a huge cathedral to the god, Cotton. And lying within that vast space is the sci-fi structure that is the Royal Exchange Theatre. It's one of the most excitng architectural spaces in the country.
The Royal Exchange, St Anns Square, Manchester, M2 7DH
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