
One of the main and major cities in England in Birmingham. The city is well known for its art gallery and museum. The art gallery and museum has an extraordinary masterpiece of art. Researchers have found that Birmingham is the second largest metropolitan city of the UK when it is counted based on GDP. The city has come into existence since 1889.
Birmingham is associated with history because it is the home town of a well-known genius. The famous personality James Watt who developed the steam engine about 800 years ago belonged to this city. So the city has its name in history as well.
There are certain surprising facts about the city and when you will come to know about those facts who might be surprised. Birmingham is a city that is known for its trade, business and also has an industrial background. On the other hand, where the city seems to be perfectly professional, it has another side also. And the other side of the city is full of fun and frolic. It is known for art, music, culture, and entertainment. This is the reason why Birmingham attracts around 50 million visitors every year.
Then another surprising fact about the city is that it is the home of five universities. So its major population is students who have come to study from all around the world. The city has also had many canals in it. The number of canals that the city has is more than that of Venice also. Every year more than 50 festivals are hosted by the city.
When the city has so many surprising facts about itself how can one stop from him/her from visiting the city?