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Liverpool, hometown of the Beatles, and a guide to visiting Anfield Stadium, the Premier League Red Army

The strategy article is reproduced with permission from Running

Liverpool

Liverpool is a famous port city in northwest England. It is recognized as the best tourist city in the UK by the British National Tourist Board. It was selected as the European Capital of Culture 2008. Every year, it attracts millions of tourists to visit the rebuilt Albert Dock on the waterfront.

Beneath the archway, the cobblestone streets are lined with shopping malls, galleries, museums, bars and office buildings; Liverpool is an innovative city that has nurtured many world-famous artists, performers, comedians, inventors and politicians; in addition to being the hometown of the Beatles, Liverpool is also a sports city, and Liverpool Football Club and Everton Football Club are world-renowned.

Liverpool

The Reds (commonly known as the Red Army in Chinese) is the nickname of the British Liverpool Football Club, named after its home jersey is red.

Liverpool Football Club (Liverpool for short) is located in Liverpool, a port city in Merseyside, northwest England. It was founded in 1892 and is one of the teams in the English Premier League.

Liverpool is one of the most successful clubs in English football history, and one of the most successful football clubs in Europe and even the world. They have won 18 Premier League titles, seven FA Cups, eight League Cups, six UEFA Champions Leagues, and three UEFA Cups. They were also a founding member of the now-defunct G14.

Anfield Stadium

Anfield Stadium, also known as Anfield Road, is located in the Anfield area of ​​Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It is a UEFA four-star stadium. With a total seating capacity of 54,074, Anfield is 1.8 km from Kirkdale Railway Station, 6.4 km from the M57-J6 long-distance bus station, and 13.3 km from John Lennon Airport. Anfield Stadium is the home ground of Liverpool Football Club in the English Premier League. The atmosphere inside the stadium is always well-regarded, and the fans at Anfield are always singing, with the most common song being the classic Liverpool anthem, "You'll Never Walk Alone." With a capacity of 45,362, Anfield Stadium is currently the sixth largest stadium in the UK.

Stand distribution

The existing Anfield Stadium can be generally divided into four parts: the Main Stand, the KOP Stand, the Centenary Stand, and the Anfield Road Stand.

1. The Main Stand, which seats 12,373 spectators and serves as a VIP box and television broadcast area, includes 344 seats on the podium. Players also enter from here.

2. The Kop holds special significance for Liverpool. In 1906, Liverpool and Preston proposed naming the stand Spion Kop in memory of the Liverpool soldiers who died in the Second Boer War. This proposal was widely accepted and remains in place to this day. Today, the Kop serves as a haven for Liverpool's die-hard fans, seating 12,770 spectators.

3. The Centenary Stand was completed in 1992 to coincide with Liverpool's centenary celebrations, so it was renamed the Centenary Stand and has a total of 11,762 seats.

4. Anfield Road Stand is where the away fans are located and can accommodate 9,116 spectators.

Anfield Stadium Tour

How can we not take an unforgettable stadium tour when we come to Anfield, the home of the Red Army? We can visit the state-of-the-art home team locker room, away team locker room, press room, player tunnel and "This is Anfield" sign, as well as take a look down from the top level of the main stand.

You can use the multimedia audio phone to fully immerse yourself in the environment and explore the tour at your own pace. The tour includes the Liverpool Football Club Story, the club's interactive museum and The Steven Gerrard Collection.

Tips:

Address: Liverpool, Anfield Rd, L4 0TH, United Kingdom

Getting there: Take bus 27 from Lyme train station to Liverpool FC station.

Opening hours: 10:00-15:00 on non-match days, and will be adjusted according to the start time on match days.

Tickets:

Stadium Tour and Team Museum: Adults £17.00, Seniors/Students £17.00, Children under 16 £10.00 Team only

Museum (including the Gerrard Collection): Adults £9.00, Seniors/Students/Children under 16 £6.00

Tel: +44 0151 260 6677

Website: http://www.liverpoolfc.com/stadium

Nearby Attractions

The Beatles Story

If The Beatles were considered the greatest and most successful band in British pop music, no one would disagree. Their revolutionary impact on pop music and their influence are unparalleled, and they have made a tremendous contribution to the development of rock music worldwide.

Tips:

Address: The Beatles Story, Britannia Vaults, Kings Dock St, Liverpool Merseyside L3 4AD, United Kingdom

Getting there: The Beatles Story is located in the heart of Liverpool's vibrant Albert Dock area, making it easily accessible by car, train or even on foot.

Opening hours: April to October 9:00-19:00, November to March 10:00-18:00, closed on December 25/26

Tickets: Adults £14.95 Concessionary £11.50 (over 60s and students); Children £9 (5-16); Children under 5 free

Tel: +44 (0) 151 709 1963

Website: http://www.beatlesstory.com

Liverpool Cathedral

Liverpool Cathedral, also known as the Anglican Cathedral, is the largest cathedral in the UK and the fifth largest in the world. Built in 1901, its exterior is unassuming, but its interior is incredibly lofty and ethereal. Admission is free, allowing visitors to listen to the choir sing hymns. Climb to the top of the tower to watch the sunset over Liverpool.

Tips:

You can take photos inside, but please stop when listening to the hymns (about half an hour each time). The church closes early, but the tower will open later.

Albert Harbour

Albert Dock is home to some of Liverpool's best bars, restaurants, and museums. The Beatles Store is particularly noteworthy. For many, a visit to Liverpool isn't complete without visiting a Beatles-themed venue.

The inner harbor is of a pleasant size and is surrounded by colonnades of uniform style. The columns are painted orange, adding a touch of joy to the dock buildings of the last century. There is also an old-fashioned sailboat, which is not sure whether it is real or fake, docked there, creating a pretentious festive atmosphere.

Tips:

Address: 22, Edward Pavilion, Liverpool, Merseyside L3 4AF, UK

Opening hours: All day

Admission: Free

Transportation: Bus Route C4

Conclusion

In addition to its port characteristics, Liverpool is also a famous historical city in the UK. Many of the buildings in the city center and the corners of the streets still bear the marks of hundreds of years. Although there are many well-known legends here, it is not ostentatious. It has quietly gone through hundreds of years and silently endured the tide of history and the baptism of war. It is awe-inspiring and desirable.

This city is the fourth most popular city in the UK. Its strong cultural atmosphere attracts many people to visit every year.