Many cities and towns in the United Kingdom are of interest to travellers. Following is an alphabetical selection of nine - others are listed under their specific regions:
§ London - the capital city of the United Kingdom and one of the most important cities in the world
§ Belfast - capital of Northern Ireland and becoming a popular tourist destination, undergoing major renovations and improvements
§ Birmingham - The UK's second largest city, features great shopping, and is home of the famous Balti and a strong industrial heritage
§ Bristol - a historical city famed for its Georgian architecture and nautical heritage, home of trip-hop music too
§ Cardiff - capital of Wales, host to a proud coal-shipping past, modern architecture, Dr. Who and one of the most successful urban regeneration projects in the country
§ Edinburgh - capital of Scotland, home to the largest arts festival in the world and numerous tourist attractions as well as being the second most visited city in the UK
§ Glasgow - Scotland's largest city, new cultural hotspot, former European City of Culture
§ Liverpool - Buzzing city, famous for its prominence in music, sport, nightlife and multiculturalism. Capital of Culture 2008.
§ Manchester - Thriving bohemian music scene, gay quarter and home to the world's only new work arts festival as well as being the third most visited city in the UK.