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Bristol is the largest city in the South West of England, and one of the most important historically, with a population of approximately 450,000, making it one of the largest urban areas in England. From a global perspective, perhaps the most important thing about Bristol is the role it played in the formation of the ‘new world’ in the Americas and beyond. Some of the most notable expeditions made in history originated from the city with the likes of John Cabot, who was the first European to land in America, a notable example of this.

As a visitor to the city, there are so many attractions for you to enjoy. The city has a very interesting art scene as well as architecture that is captivating, in addition to a thriving nightlife and also several professional sports teams. From the outset, the city has been an important centre of trade which accounts for its importance today. Bristol is associated with many industries including media, aerospace, financial services, information technology which play a major role in the city’s economy.

Art in Bristol

The art scene in Bristol is very engaging. Any visitor or tourist that visits the town gets to be amazed by their historical as well as their current art scene. If you love art, you will be treated to some of the best theaters you can find in England. As a matter of fact, the art scene in Bristol made the city a finalist in one of the events known as European Capital of Culture in 2008. The city was a finalist but eventually lost the title to Liverpool. Notable organizations that support the cities culture include Equity, which has opened a branch in the city as well the residence, a community led by artists.

Bristol’s Amazing Architecture

You will find a lot of buildings in the city ranging from modern to medieval architecture. When grading, the city falls within Grade I, Grade II* and Grade II buildings. This gives you an idea of how in-depth the architecture is in the city and the role it plays in tourism.  The city boasts a unique architecture style called Bristol Byzantine that was developed around the 19th century!

All in all, the city is a very interesting place to visit when you are in England and you get to explore many attractions which include their museums, their clubs during the night and their Zoo which is home to some cute and rare animals!