Mathew Street, widely known all over the globe for being home to the popular Cavern Club is a street in the Liverpool city. This street still owes its popularity to the various clubs and nightspots like Eric's. That's not it, the street also hosts the Mathew Street Festival annually in summer. The street is also the location of a mural that has been erected as a tribute to the Beatles, and is in the itinerary of several Beatles related tour operators.
A defining feature of Liverpool's waterfront, the Pier Head is steeped in history as the commercial face of the city's once prosperous docks. Within the historic site are some of the city's most iconic buildings, notably, the Royal Liver Building, the Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building, known collectively as The Three Graces. Each of the buildings are graded historic edifices and feature magnificent architectural details. A striking contrast to the historic architecture of the Three Graces is the equally stunning contemporary design of Museum of Liverpool. A combination of these elements and the breathtaking waterfront setting makes Pier Head one of the most beautiful sights in the city.
Originally built as a thriving dock complex somewhere between 1841 to 1847 by renowned Liverpool-based civil engineer Jesse Hartley, the Albert Dock was the first structure of its kind to be built of a composition of cast iron, stone, and brick. In its distinguished service to the public, the dock functioned as a base for the British Atlantic Fleet during World War II, when it suffered significant damages as part of the devastating May Blitz of 1941. Since being restored as a major tourist hotspot, Albert Dock manages to draw over five million visitors every year. A treasured world heritage site, it offers a fascinating blend of history, culture, food, and shopping. In addition to the many shops and craft, carts present here, there are numerous attractions including The Beatles Story Museum, Tate Gallery, Merseyside Maritime Museum, and the Museum of Liverpool.
Immortalized by The Beatles in their song of the same name, Penny Lane has become a must visit attraction for fans of the band, when they are in Liverpool. Although the lane in itself is quaint and home to several small businesses and eateries, one would always find a couple of tourists here, snapping a picture with the famous Penny Lane signboard. In fact, one can even sign up for a guided tour of the lane along with companies such as Cavern City Tours.