Birmingham
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Birmingham is a real gem! Excellent restaurants, good shopping, exciting nightlife and an
architectural icon have transformed perceptions of the city. Last but not least, the landscape that
inspired J.R.R. Tolkien to write "The Lord of the Rings."
Bob Hall
Top 5
Chamberlain Square
The square is bounded on one side by John Madin’s –
in most people’s opinion – ugly library building. At the
other end stands ...
Jewellery Quarter
The Jeweller’s Quarter is worth a visit, a vibrant gem
with 100´s jewellery retailers and designers. You
should also visit the...
Photo: Bob Hall
Birmingham Town Hall
Designed by Joseph Hansom and inaugurated in
1832. This is the site of the premiere of
Mendelssohn’s Elijah. The magnificent b...
Sutton Park
Sutton Park is 9.5 kilometres north of Birmingham
and is said to be Europe’s largest urban park. It
covers all of 9.7 square k...
Selfridges at The Bullring
This might be a department store, but Future
System’s shimmering and organically billowing
design for Selfridges has neverthel...
Photo: Jon Candy
Updated 15 June 2015
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