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Because its architecture is a glorious mixture of old and new.
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Because this is what it looks like at night.
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And this is what Piccadilly Gardens look like in the dark.
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Because Manchester City Hall is a truly beautiful council building.
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Because our craft beer is second to none.
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Because Manchester Art Gallery has some truly stunning exhibitions.
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And the building's exterior is also pretty easy on the eye.
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Because we have the quirkiest bars and cafes.
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And we have some seriously quaint pubs.
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Because we're pretty good at football.
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Because it's the best place to study music.
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Because Manchester Cathedral may just be the most beautiful music venue in the UK.
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Because you can see an emerging band every night of the week.
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Because the theatre, ballet, and opera scenes are unbeatable.
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Because the revamped Central Library is absolutely beautiful.
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Because the beautiful Wolfson Reading Room in the Central Library is perfect for working and reading undisturbed.
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Because you can see arthouse and blockbuster films at the Cornerhouse.
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Because wherever you go, you can spot architectural reminders of Manchester’s industrial past.
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Because Manchester has in incredibly rich musical heritage.
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Because look at that burger.
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Because Manchester's Chinatown is home to plenty of authentic delights.
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And the Northern Quarter is a vintage-lover's paradise.
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It's also heaven for any vinyl collector.
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Because there are plenty of literary delights to discover.
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Because you can while away hours in the John Rylands Library.
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Because Manchester is home to the Imperial War Museum North.
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Because December brings the award-winning Christmas Market.
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And every year there's a different Santa sitting on top of the Town Hall.
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Because Manchester has a huge LGBT scene.
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Because Pride is a massive annual party.
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Because Manchester is even beautiful in the rain.
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Because the shopping is indisputably excellent.
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And we have so many cute homeware shops that you'll be hard-pressed not to buy something.
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Because you're never very far from the beauty of the Lancashire countryside.
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Or the glory of the Pennines.
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Because public transport is cheap and plentiful.
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Because you can rent a city centre apartment with a friend without being a millionaire.
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Because Media City is in Salford.
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Because we've got the BBC too.
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Because Curry Mile is the best place to smoke shisha and eat authentic South Asian and Middle Eastern food.
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Because summer is the perfect time to skate in Platt Fields.
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And have late-night barbecues.
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Because Manchester hosts independent music festival Parklife.
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Because the nightlife is incredible and you can go to something new every night of the week.
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Why would you live anywhere else?
