Visiting Coventry, West Midlands, UK
Coventry, with its population of over 300, 000 people, is said to be ranked at number 9 in the list of largest cities in England.
It is located in West Midlands county, 95 miles northwest of London.
This city was the first in the world to be a "twin city".
Volgograd, Russia is the twin city to Coventry and has been since WWII.
This area was deemed ideal for a settlement during the Bronze Age and is still the center of attraction for many people.
Outdoor Sites For those preferring to explore the many outdoor sites of Coventry, there are plenty of cathedrals, historical buildings, statues, and other man made structures to view.
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Michael's Cathedral is the most well-known attraction for visitors, despite it being in ruins.
The Holy Trinity Church is a large medieval parish that miraculously avoided being bombed during wartime.
The Council House is a magnificent display of early 20th century Tudor design and the three large statues of Godiva, Justice, and Leofric add to its beauty.
Whittle Arch is an impressive tribute to Sir Frank Whittle, the inventor of jet engines, who was born in Coventry.
It is constructed of sections of aerofoil and covered in stainless steel sheets with internal lighting at night.
Indoor Sites Travel enthusiasts who wish to keep to the indoors will appreciate the many art galleries and museums to be found in Coventry.
The Transport Museum is free to enter and contains exhibits with historical cars, bicycles, and motor bikes.
Midland Air Museum offers exhibits to explore and a variety of aircraft on display, while the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum is the main art gallery found in the center of the city.
Coventry's Police Force also has a museum all of their own, which is divided into two sections in the underground part of the police station.
One is a historical section and the other is a compilation of grisly cases from the past.
Sporting events, theater performances, and live music is also available all over Coventry.
Taking a tour of this marvelous, site-filled city makes for an excellent vacation.
It is located in West Midlands county, 95 miles northwest of London.
This city was the first in the world to be a "twin city".
Volgograd, Russia is the twin city to Coventry and has been since WWII.
This area was deemed ideal for a settlement during the Bronze Age and is still the center of attraction for many people.
Outdoor Sites For those preferring to explore the many outdoor sites of Coventry, there are plenty of cathedrals, historical buildings, statues, and other man made structures to view.
St.
Michael's Cathedral is the most well-known attraction for visitors, despite it being in ruins.
The Holy Trinity Church is a large medieval parish that miraculously avoided being bombed during wartime.
The Council House is a magnificent display of early 20th century Tudor design and the three large statues of Godiva, Justice, and Leofric add to its beauty.
Whittle Arch is an impressive tribute to Sir Frank Whittle, the inventor of jet engines, who was born in Coventry.
It is constructed of sections of aerofoil and covered in stainless steel sheets with internal lighting at night.
Indoor Sites Travel enthusiasts who wish to keep to the indoors will appreciate the many art galleries and museums to be found in Coventry.
The Transport Museum is free to enter and contains exhibits with historical cars, bicycles, and motor bikes.
Midland Air Museum offers exhibits to explore and a variety of aircraft on display, while the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum is the main art gallery found in the center of the city.
Coventry's Police Force also has a museum all of their own, which is divided into two sections in the underground part of the police station.
One is a historical section and the other is a compilation of grisly cases from the past.
Sporting events, theater performances, and live music is also available all over Coventry.
Taking a tour of this marvelous, site-filled city makes for an excellent vacation.
