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Concession tickets are subject to proof of concession (students with a valid student card, any seniors 60+ and children between 5 and 16), children under 5 are free. 

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This attraction is number one of the most enjoyable experiences of a visit to this magnificent building for young and old alike, our tower ticket never fails to astound and impress any visitor from all parts of the world. The single, massive Vestey Tower, named after its benefactors, the Vestey family, replaced the original twin-tower concept for the cathedral after going through several design alterations. This main roof section is 101m (331ft) above ground floor level and over 150m (500ft) above sea level and offers the most stunning panoramic views across the city as it spreads like a giant jigsaw of buildings, roads, parks and other landmarks.

Open to the public most days, it is accessible by 2 consecutive lifts followed by 108 stairs. Please note, there is no wheelchair access up to the Tower due to lift size but we do have a live television screen at the bottom of the Tower which is accessible and still gives you great views across the city!

Click and collect is available from Liverpool Cathedral shop; Liverpool Cathedral, St. James Mount, Liverpool L1 7AZ (Our shop is within Liverpool Cathedral).

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The Anglican Cathedral dominates Liverpool’s skyline. Marvel at the inside of the great building and climb up its tower for spectacular views.

Liverpool is rightly proud of its two magnificent cathedrals, Anglican and Metropolitan, located at opposite ends of Hope Street. Gothic in design, Liverpool Cathedral is the largest Anglican cathedral in Britain and the fifth largest in the world. Designed by architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, who also created the iconic British red telephone box, the cathedral was completed in 1978. Go on the Tower Experience, which takes visitors to the very top of the cathedral for a bird’s eye view of the city. The journey to the top of the 100m (331ft) tower features two lifts and 108 steps, but is well worth it for the breathtaking views stretching to North Wales, Cheshire and Southport on a clear day. Twilight Tours take place weekly in the summer, for an atmospheric nighttime experience. Liverpool is in northwest England, just over 2 hours from London by train.

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Liverpool Cathedral

The largest of its kind in the world, Liverpool Cathedral – also known as the Anglican Cathedral (it’s of protestant orientation) – looks like a gothic spaceship has landed on Liverpool; the city’s own District 9 edifice looming over the south of the city.

From the exterior (the second longest in the world, with the highest Gothic arches anywhere) the cathedral is a famous sandstone, modern gothic monolith: it’s elegant and powerful but decidedly bold and different. From the inside it’s often a work of industrial brutality; concrete, iron and cement. Rather like Scott’s Battersea Power Station, the Anglican Cathedral marries forms, uses and styles to confuse perceptions.

Because of its size it’s used to stage vast fireworks displays and you even can abseil off the roof for the good of a local charity. Liverpool Cathedral’s size has made it the local edifice-of-choice for events that have little do with praising God.

Underneath the cathedral is St James’ Gardens – a sunken garden with gravestones and memorials that’s a rare green space in the city centre. The Oratory is the cemetery’s former chapel that frequently hosts exhibitions.

Liverpool Cathedral hosts regular services and choral events, but the cathedral stages an eclectic range of events, from modern opera performances, musical theatre, and even club nights. There are also two places to grab a bite to eat and a drink; the Welsford, on the steps overlooking the cemetery, is fully licensed and provides a range of imaginative British dishes daily.

Keep an eye out for art throughout the cathedral, which has a number of static installations and artworks, including the most recent addition by Tracey Emin. The cathedral also stages regular exhibitions through the year.

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There are guided tours every day – plus the Great Space Film and Audio Tour – the best introduction to the cathedral, its architecture and history available in six languages.

Tours to the top of the cathedral tower are available daily while, in Summer, you can watch the sun go down over the city from the roof on a Twilight Tour. The view is never less than superb on a clear day – Cheshire, Blackpool, Snowdonia are visible – but the changing face of Liverpool as the day comes to an end and the sun ensanguines the skies is wonderful to behold from the top of the tower.

To get to the belfry requires taking two separate lifts plus another 100-or-so steps to the roof. At the door to the first is a red telephone box; there to commemorate another great design by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, the cathedral’s architect. On the way up you’ll see 30 tonnes worth of church bells – famously the heaviest and highest ringing peal of bells in the world. Go on the right day and you can have a go of ringing them yourself.

Described as the “last undoubted masterpiece of the Gothic style, and of Gothic craftsmanship, in England,” the Liverpool Cathedral is deserving of a visit in its own right. With a wealth of activities, attractions and special events it’s an absolute must on a visit to Liverpool.

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Liverpool Two Cathedrals Tour

As the song goes: “If you want a cathedral, we’ve got one to spare.”

Liverpool is blessed with two cathedrals – one Catholic, one Anglican – and as well as contrasting in styles, they are both unique in other ways. Enjoy a personal guided tour of both with your local guide. The Anglican Cathedral – known as Liverpool Cathedral – may at first be mistaken for a medieval Gothic masterpiece, but like its Catholic counterpart, it is firmly of the twentieth century and took 74 years to build. It holds many world records: highest Gothic arches in the world, highest and heaviest peal of bells, largest organ in the world, largest cathedral in Britain, the fifth largest cathedral in the world. The scale of this 20th-century building may best be appreciated by visiting it. But with the help of your guide, you will discover not only the record-breaking structures but also hidden gems such as the hidden church mouse and the Queen and Prince Philip’s lovers’ knot. You’ll even discover how the cathedral upset one of the city’s most famous sons, The Beatles’ Sir Paul McCartney!

We then transfer either by coach or on foot to the cathedral at the other end of the only street in the world that may boast a cathedral at either end. The Catholic Cathedral, or Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, to give it its full title, was completed in only 5 years during the 1960s and is still the only circular cathedral in Europe. Anyone can take in the beautiful colours cast onto the marble floor by the largest piece of stained glass in the world and walk around the various chapels, but it is with a Blue Badge private guide that you will discover the “oranges and lemons” window or the reason why there are no pillars. Learn why the date “1982” re-occurs around the cathedral and why it was an important year not just for the Catholic cathedral but the Anglican one too. And be sure to ask who “Fish and Chips” were!

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Stepping out onto the roof of Liverpool Cathedral took my breath away.

Heights have never been my forte - and ascending to the top of the cathedral's tower had involved tackling a fair few stairs - but it was the city below which left me breathless. As you stand at 500 feet above sea level, you are treated to stunning panoramic views over the North West through the tower's embrasures.

Viewpoints looking north, south, east and west show off Liverpool, Merseyside and beyond. As you look south, the zig-zag of terraced streets of the Georgian Quarter catch the eye, while a look down Hope Street provides a great view of the wonderfully distinctive Catholic Cathedral .

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Goodison Park and Anfield stand out as you look to the north of the city, with Everton's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock visible as you cast your eyes towards the city centre. It is the view of central Liverpool, with the Wirral behind it, which is the highlight.

The Radio City tower stands above the city while the Liver Building appropriately takes centre stage. Viewing from the tower's roof lends a new perspective to the Liverpool skyline and I could have spent a lot longer looking across the region and trying to spot certain buildings.

The view of the city centre from the roof

Ascending to the top of the tower is one of the many highlights of the cathedral's 'Above and Beyond Tour', which takes people to areas of the building that are usually off limits to the general public. The ECHO joined one of the tours on Wednesday (February 14).

I was very excited by the prospect. The Anglican Cathedral is a truly majestic building - inside and out - and I was intrigued to see the largest cathedral in Britain from a different perspective.

Run by incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly volunteers Alan Cookson and Mike Trigg, the tour lasted just over two hours and took in all of the cathedral's hidden corners and provided plenty of behind the scenes access.

It began with a journey in the lift up to the bell chamber, near the top of the tower. You get up close and personal with the collection of 14 bells inside the rather brutalist-feeling chamber.

The cathedral bells inside the chamber

The 13 Bartlett Bells, weighing 17 tonnes in total, surround the huge 2.9m diameter bell at the centre, called 'Great George'. It weighs 15 tonnes itself, which is bigger than London's Big Ben. Standing among them, you appreciate how the bells can be heard from so far away.

The next journey was to the roof of the tower and the aforementioned awe-inspiring panoramic views. The tour also stopped inside the damping chamber, an odd and rather spooky concrete room which dampens the sound of the bells so that they don't deafen, and the bell ringing room.

The next leg of the tour had a slight Indiana Jones feel to it, as you walk across the roof space and squeeze through some very tight passageways to get to further exterior viewing platforms as well as the pièce de résistance of the Corona Gallery. Walking onto the gallery's balcony, found in the tower's vaulting, is a true 'wow' moment, showing the cathedral in all of its splendour.

View of Liverpool Cathedral from the Corona Gallery

From high up in the tower, you get a fantastic view of the intricate stained glass windows, the elegant masonry and the pure majesty of this architectural treasure. It is a stunning view - providing a very distinctive perspective.

The journey back down to the ground floor takes in a number of side rooms, including two hosting rather unsettling statue moulds, and the embroidery gallery, which is currently closed to the public. By the time you're back at the cathedral's nave, you have truly accessed all areas.

I thoroughly enjoyed the tour, learning more about the building and taking in amazing views both inside and out. I left with an even greater appreciation for the city and this marvellous cathedral .

Details about how to book the tour can be found on the Liverpool Cathedral website.

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The Cathedral of Rostov the Great: Reclaiming Russia’s past

Rostov. Cathedral compound, southwest view. From left: Dormition Cathedral,  belfry, north wall of Kremlin, Church of Resurrection over North Gate. June 28, 1995

Rostov. Cathedral compound, southwest view. From left: Dormition Cathedral, belfry, north wall of Kremlin, Church of Resurrection over North Gate. June 28, 1995

Rostov, often referred to as “the Great” (Rostov Veliky) to distinguish it from the southern city Rostov-on-Don, is one of the earliest historically attested towns in Russia. Located some 130 miles northeast of Moscow, the town benefits from a superb natural setting on the north shore of Lake Nero.

In Summer 1911, the Russian chemist and photographer Sergei Prokudin-Gorsky visited the town during one of his journeys to chronicle the diversity of the Russian empire in the early 20th century. As usual in the medieval period, Rostov’s architectural ensemble is gathered around a grand cathedral. Especially evocative in this regard is Prokudin-Gorsky’s general view of the town center from a bell tower that no longer exists. My photographs of Rostov were taken over a span of three decades from 1988 through 2019. 

Rostov Kremlin. Northwest view from bell tower of All Saints Church (destroyed). From left: Dormition Cathedral, Church of Resurrection over North Gate, Church of St. John the Divine over West Gate. Summer 1911

Rostov Kremlin. Northwest view from bell tower of All Saints Church (destroyed). From left: Dormition Cathedral, Church of Resurrection over North Gate, Church of St. John the Divine over West Gate. Summer 1911

A long, distinguished history

Rostov is first mentioned under the year 862 in the ancient chronicle "Tale of Bygone Years." Throughout the 10th century, Slavic settlers — primarily from the Novgorod lands — moved into this area, which was already inhabited by Finno-Ugric tribes. 

In 988 Prince Vladimir of Kiev, the Christianizer of Russia, gave the Rostov lands to one of his sons, Yaroslav, a major figure who subsequently became known as "the Wise."  By the middle of the 11th century, the Rostov lands had passed to Yaroslav's son Vsevolod, and Christian missionaries such as Leonty of Rostov intensified their attempt to convert a largely pagan local population. For his efforts, Bishop Leonty was martyred in the early 1070s.           

Rostov. Holy Gate (entrance to Cathedral compound). South view. July 5, 2019

Rostov. Holy Gate (entrance to Cathedral compound). South view. July 5, 2019

The consolidation of church authority was symbolized in the mid-12th century by Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky's Cathedral of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, rebuilt by Prince Konstantin Vsevolodovich in the 1220s. Although Rostov was captured during the Mongol invasion of 1237-38, the cathedral and monasteries remained largely intact. 

Following the invasion, Rostov gained importance through church institutions during a time of widespread devastation. In the 14th century, Rostov served as a center of religious learning and missionary activity, producing such pioneers as St. Stephan of Perm and Epiphanius the Wise. 

Architectural innovations

Dormition Cathedral, west view. Right background: Cathedral belfry. July 5, 2019

Dormition Cathedral, west view. Right background: Cathedral belfry. July 5, 2019

A rebuilding of the Dormition Cathedral after a fire in 1408 prolonged the life of the limestone structure. Yet construction innovations emanating from Italian architects in the Moscow Kremlin in the late 15th and early 16th centuries led to a new wave of major church building. The fundamental reconstruction of the Rostov Cathedral on the site of the earlier limestone versions was an event of much significance. Begun perhaps in the reign of Ivan III and continued by Vasily III in the early 16th-century, the new Rostov cathedral was modeled on the Dormition Cathedral in the Moscow Kremlin. In this way, the Rostov cathedral reflected the dominant political position of Moscow and its desire to enhance the ancient centers of Russian religious culture.           

Cathedral compound, northwest view. From left: Dormition Cathedral, belfry, Holy Gate, north Kremlin wall with Church of Resurrection over North Gate. Summer 1911

Cathedral compound, northwest view. From left: Dormition Cathedral, belfry, Holy Gate, north Kremlin wall with Church of Resurrection over North Gate. Summer 1911

Unlike its Moscow predecessor, whose walls were of cut limestone blocks, the walls of the Rostov Dormition Cathedral were built of brick on a limestone base, with limestone pillars used only to delineate the four bays (sections) of the facades. Otherwise, the Rostov cathedral bore a clear resemblance to the Moscow model, which was itself based on the late 12th-century Dormition Cathedral in Vladimir.           

All three of these monuments have a large arcade frieze extending along the center of the facades. The bays of each façade culminate in curved gables known as zakomary . The structures are crowned with five cupolas elevated on drums, and the interior of each cathedral has six massive piers (or columns in the case of Moscow) that support the roof vaults. 

Although the rebuilding of the Rostov cathedral is usually dated to 1508-12, some specialists have proposed that the structure was enhanced in the late 1580s. At this time Rostov's stature as a religious center increased due to its elevation from an episcopate to a metropolitanate in 1589. 

Dormition Cathedral, southeast view with 17th-century porch (main entrance to cathedral from Metropolitan's Court). July 5, 2019

Dormition Cathedral, southeast view with 17th-century porch (main entrance to cathedral from Metropolitan's Court). July 5, 2019

At the same time, Ecumenical Patriarch Jeremias II of Constantinople and a council of Orthodox Patriarchs agreed to bestow the status of Patriarch on the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church. The Russian Church, centered in Moscow, thus gained full and final authority to manage its affairs.             

Although Rostov was sacked by Polish forces in 1609 during the dynastic crisis known as the Time of Troubles, it regained its place as a cultural and economic center in northeastern Muscovy. The magisterial Dormition Cathedral played a significant role in maintaining this status. 

The Rostov kremlin

Rostov’s greatest architectural transformation occurred in the second half of the 17th century with the construction of its “kremlin,” a grandiose project initiated by a dynamic church leader, Jonah Sysoevich (ca. 1607-90). The son of a country priest, Jonah rose through the monastic structure in Rostov and in 1652 was appointed Metropolitan of Rostov by the newly elected Patriarch Nikon. 

Situated a short distance from the new kremlin walls, the Dormition Cathedral served as a visual “anchor” for the Metropolitan's Court (as the kremlin was formally known). The visual transition from the cathedral to the kremlin ensemble was provided by one of Russia’s greatest belfries (zvonnitsa), erected in two phases between 1682-89.  

Dormition Cathedral, interior. View east with main dome & icon screen. July 5, 2019

Dormition Cathedral, interior. View east with main dome & icon screen. July 5, 2019

In the late 17th century, the Dormition Cathedral’s low hemispherical cupolas were replaced by the magnificent flaring onion domes that matched the crowns of Jonah’s new kremlin churches, such as the nearby Church of the Resurrection over North Gate. Prokudin-Gorsky was able to photograph the two shrines together, a view that I replicated several decades later. Including the cross above the central dome, the height of the cathedral reached nearly 200 feet.           

As with many other large Russian churches, the Dormition Cathedral’s original curved roofline was replaced with a simpler sloped roof visible in Prokudin-Gorsky’s photographs. My photographs show the post-war restoration to the earlier roofline that followed the contours of the semicircular zakomary gables.           

On the interior, the cathedral walls were painted with frescoes, the earliest of which were done around 1589. A full painting of the vast interior walls was begun in 1659 by a group of artists under the direction of Joseph Vladimirov, a painter from Yaroslavl who worked in the Moscow Kremlin. A decade later this group was joined by the noted masters Gury Nikitin and Sila Savin.           

Unfortunately, much of this interior work was damaged by a fire in 1671 and further obscured by a retouching in 1779 and a capital repainting in 1843. Additional damage occurred during the Soviet period, although restoration efforts in the 1950s uncovered fragments of the 17th-century frescoes.           

Dormition Cathedral, interior. Chapel of St. Leonty. July 5, 2019

Dormition Cathedral, interior. Chapel of St. Leonty. July 5, 2019

A process of extensive cleaning and restoration of the interior walls has only recently begun. One of the first results is the Chapel of St. Leonty, located on the south side and containing the martyred bishop’s relics.           

The interior’s most visible element is a towering Baroque icon screen crafted in the 1730s and 1740s. During the same period the cathedral territory, or compound, was enclosed with a low brick wall entered through a small tower known as the Holy Gate.            

Dormition Cathedral (left), north wall of Kremlin & Church of Resurrection over North Gate. South facade, view from Metropolitan's Chambers. October 4, 1992

Dormition Cathedral (left), north wall of Kremlin & Church of Resurrection over North Gate. South facade, view from Metropolitan's Chambers. October 4, 1992

Symbol of medieval Rus’

During the 18th century, Rostov's status diminished, and in 1788, the Rostov metropolitanate was abolished. Rostov's decline became so severe that in the 19th century the church considered razing many buildings in Jonah's kremlin and turning the rest into warehouses for the adjacent trading rows.            

Fortunately, one of the earliest preservation groups in Russia rallied during the second half of the 19th century to save the great works of art and architecture. Rostov became a symbol of the conservation of Russia's medieval culture, including the Dormition Cathedral.           

 Dormition Cathedral (left), north wall of Kremlin & Church of Resurrection over North Gate. South facade, view from Metropolitan's Chambers. Summer 1911

Dormition Cathedral (left), north wall of Kremlin & Church of Resurrection over North Gate. South facade, view from Metropolitan's Chambers. Summer 1911

With the establishment of Soviet power, the Dormition Cathedral was relegated to parish use and then closed altogether. The large interior was used for various purposes, including workshops.           

In 1953, a storm caused tremendous damage to the city and destroyed most of the large 17th-century cupolas. Restoration experts rallied to repair both the cathedral and the kremlin under the supervision of Vladimir Banige, a leading specialist in Rostov’s cultural heritage.           

The Dormition Cathedral and the cathedral belfry were returned to the Orthodox Church in 1991. The prolonged, painstaking process of restoration has begun after decades of neglect and will likely extend for many years to come. 

Dormition Cathedral (left), north wall of Kremlin & Church of Resurrection over North Gate. South facade, view from Metropolitan's Chambers. July 5, 2019

Dormition Cathedral (left), north wall of Kremlin & Church of Resurrection over North Gate. South facade, view from Metropolitan's Chambers. July 5, 2019

In the early 20th century the Russian photographer Sergei Prokudin-Gorsky invented a complex process for color photography. Between 1903 and 1916 he traveled through the Russian Empire and took over 2,000 photographs with the new process, which involved three exposures on a glass plate. In August 1918 he left Russia with a large part of his collection of glass negatives and ultimately resettled in France. After his death in Paris in 1944, his heirs sold his collection to the Library of Congress. In the early 21st century the Library digitized the Prokudin-Gorsky Collection and made it freely available to the global public. A number of Russian websites now have versions of the collection. In 1986 the architectural historian and photographer William Brumfield organized the first exhibit of Prokudin-Gorsky photographs at the Library of Congress. Over a period of work in Russia beginning in 1970, Brumfield has photographed most of the sites visited by Prokudin-Gorsky. This series of articles will juxtapose Prokudin-Gorsky’s views of architectural monuments with photographs taken by Brumfield decades later. 

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    The journey to the top of the 100m (331ft) tower features two lifts and 108 steps, but is well worth it for the breathtaking views stretching to North Wales, Cheshire and Southport on a clear day. Twilight Tours take place weekly in the summer, for an atmospheric nighttime experience. Liverpool is in northwest England, just over 2 hours from ...

  8. Liverpool Cathedral

    Tours to the top of the cathedral tower are available daily while, in Summer, you can watch the sun go down over the city from the roof on a Twilight Tour. The view is never less than superb on a clear day - Cheshire, Blackpool, Snowdonia are visible - but the changing face of Liverpool as the day comes to an end and the sun ensanguines the ...

  9. Liverpool: Royal Liver Building 360 Degree Tower Tour

    Full description. Gain entry to the Royal Liver Building with this entry ticket and guided tour. Visit the West Clock Tower of the building, witness an Audio Visual experience and behold panoramic views of the city of Liverpool from various outdoor viewing platforms. Start your tour in the visitor's centre in the West Basement.

  10. Above and Beyond Tour

    Join our amazing guides for approximately 2 hours for a 'behind the scenes' tour of our tower, the roof space, external viewing areas and the bell-ringing chamber ... Add Above and Beyond Tour - Liverpool Cathedral to shortlist Facebook X Print Email Contact Details. Contact Name: Enquiries Telephone: 0151 709 6271. People who viewed this ...

  11. Plan your visit

    Parking We have parking onsite. If you're coming by car, you can use our secure car park 24 hours a day. It is a pay-on-exit system car park and the car park has designated bays for disabled parking. Assistance is available on request at the Constables Lodge. Please contact the Constables Lodge before your visit on 0151 702 7260 if required.

  12. Liverpool Two Cathedrals Tour

    Liverpool is blessed with two cathedrals - one Catholic, one Anglican - and as well as contrasting in styles, they are both unique in other ways. Enjoy a personal guided tour of both with your local guide. The Anglican Cathedral - known as Liverpool Cathedral - may at first be mistaken for a medieval Gothic masterpiece, but like its ...

  13. Liverpool Cathedral

    The Cathedral was only completed in 1978. It was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott when he was only 22 years old. It is a great space, without pillars or pews, the space is able to host huge concerts, exhibitions and fine dining on the main floor. The tower is 110m high and is the best view in the city. Duration: 1-2 hours.

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    The view of the city centre from the roof (Image: Dan Haygarth / Liverpool ECHO) Ascending to the top of the tower is one of the many highlights of the cathedral's 'Above and Beyond Tour', which ...

  15. Liverpool River Cruise, Bus Tour, and Cathedral Tower Ticket 2024

    See Liverpool from every angle—water, land, and above—on this combination Liverpool Experience. Join a River Explorer cruise to admire Liverpool's UNESCO-protected waterfront and gain included entry to the U-Boat Story museum along the way. Plus, enjoy a 24-hour pass for a City Explorer hop-on hop-off tour. Board the open-top, double-decker bus and view landmarks including the Albert ...

  16. Group Tours

    Length: 45 minutes. Location: Liverpool Cathedral exterior (outside the Cathedral) Cost: £10 per person. Book your Place: [email protected]. Please note: Our outside tours are taking a break at the moment and will return in the Spring. Please check back on this page to find out how to book.

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  18. Rostov-on-Don Cathedral

    The cathedral was built between 1854 and 1860 to Konstantin Ton 's generic, or model design. [1] In 1937 the cathedral was closed, and on its territory was opened a zoo, and the cathedral itself was used as warehouse. In the 1940s the upper tiers of the bell tower were destroyed. The cathedral was opened again in 1942, when Rostov was occupied ...

  19. Liverpool: Royal Liver Building 360 Degree Tower Tour

    Take in breathtaking views from the top of the iconic Royal Liver Building. Enjoy a 270° AV experience that brings the history of Liverpool to life. Hear interesting facts and stories about the building and city from your guide. See unique pieces from the buildings archives in the Visitors Centre.

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    1. Explore the much-famed Rostov-on-Don Cathedral. Built between 1854 - 1860, this cathedral acts as an important place of worship in the Don region. Tourists often pay a visit to this cathedral to pay homage and marvel at the Russian-Byzantine style that adorns the walls of the building.

  21. Above and Beyond Tour

    That is about to change as we launch our 'Above & Beyond' guided tours. In small groups, you will be guided through the Cathedral from top to bottom by our expert guides, including a trip up to the top of the tower. Length: Approximately 2 hours. Cost: £25 per person. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour start time at The ...

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    June 28, 1995. Rostov, often referred to as "the Great" (Rostov Veliky) to distinguish it from the southern city Rostov-on-Don, is one of the earliest historically attested towns in Russia ...

  23. Liverpool Cathedral

    And if you like the hop on hop off city tours then you can include our Cathedral on your route. We have buses stopping near the Cathedral every 12 minutes or so - it's an easy way to get to us. For more details and timetables visit the Merseytravel website. Encounter Liverpool Cathedral through daily worship, inspiring music and quiet ...