In modern times, Liverpool is often thought of as the home of The Beatles. In the past, Liverpool made a great contribution to the economic development of the British Empire, which, in the early 20th century, covered a quarter of the earth’s land surface and population.
Liverpool grew from a small fishing village into a financial center that helped rule the British Empire in part because of its important role in the transatlantic(跨大西洋的)slave trade.
Here is a selection of things to do while visiting:FRIDAY
5:45 p.m. —Visit the Roman Catholic Church to take part in the choir (唱诗班) during the evening service. The round church, designed by Frederick Gibberd and completed in 1967, has a unique spire (尖顶)just like a crown.
7 p.m. —Walk down Bold Street for an evening meal. Find a restaurant serving Scouse, a traditional Liverpudlian meat stew with vegetables.
SATURDAY
2 p.m. —Visit the International Slavery Museum on the historic Albert Dock to learn about the part Liverpool played in the slave trade. Tour the Merseyside Maritime Museum for research on the history of the port.
4 p.m. —Tour Tate Liverpool, also on the Albert Dock, to see contemporary and modern art.
6 p.m. —Walk to nearby Canada Boulevard and view the early 20th century Three Graces: the Port of Liverpool Building, the Cunard Building and the Royal Liver Building. These historic structures comprise part of the Liverpool World Heritage site, which recognizes the contribution Liverpool made to the creation of the British Empire and maritime (海上的) commercial culture.
SUNDAY
9 a.m. —Eat breakfast at Puccinos on Mathew Street, and then wander along the street to view the site of the Cavern Club where The Beatles got their start.
2 p.m. —Visit the Walker Art Gallery to see the full-length portrait of Henry VIII devoted to the school of Holbein and the 19th-century history painting "Death of Nelson" by American-born artist Benjamin West.