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The Albert Dock in Liverpool, England, was opened in 1846 by its namesake, Prince Albert of Saxe- Coburg and Gotha. The Albert Dock offers a unique blend of culture, cuisine and shopping. There are a number of attractions to suit all at one of the UK’s leading tourist attractions. It’s picturesque waterside views and clear vistas of the dock on both sides make it the perfect venue for drinking and dining. Use “your ticket for Liverpool” to save 25% off food (Monday - Friday only). The Albert Dock was built entirely of cast iron, brick, and stone, with no structural wood.

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Valencia
All eyes will be on Valencia later this year when the Spanish city hosts the coveted America’s Cup, the world’s biggest and most prestigious yachting event. Valencia is the first city in Europe to stage the race, despite the event’s long history. Already a popular short break destination with savvy travellers, Valencia benefits from a great location a short hop from the resorts on the Costa Blanca and is well served by no-frills airlines. But it is a charming city in its own right, home to the original paella, and it offers an exciting mixture of old and new, with cutting edge modern architecture and traditional baroque barrios. Check out the futuristic looking Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias (the City of Arts and Sciences) designed by local architect Santiago Calatrava, featuring Europe’s largest state-of-the-art marine park, complete with a 30m- (98ft-) long shark tunnel, a dolphinarium, huge fish tanks, a colony of Humboldt’s penguins, and a very surreal underwater restaurant . The harbour area, Europe’s largest urban regeneration project, will be at the centre of the action during the Cup.
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