Welcome to Manchester
These days, Manchester is famous for more than just football and rock´n´ roll – even if these activities are still very important. Cool bars and shops nestle side-by-side in suburbs such as Northern Quarter, Castlefield and Gay Village.
Facts
| Population | 2.6 million |
| Currency | British Pound, £1 = 100 pence |
| Opening hours | Shops are usually open on Monday-Friday 10.00–20.00. Saturday 09.00– 19.00, Sunday 11.00–17.00. |
| Newspapers | The Guardian Manchester Evening News Manchester Metro News (free) |
| Emergency numbers | 112 999 |
| Tourist information | Piccadilly Plaza Portland Street Manchester, M1 4BT +44 871 222 8223 |
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