In Liverpool there is also the famous football club, the 'Reds', as well as its rival, Everton, and the Irish Sea which has made it into a large port on the right bank of the Mersey estuary. The significant maritime and industrial heritage of the city, the rich architecture and its numerous museums and galleries have allowed it to be ranked as the European Capital of Culture in 2008. A veritable melting pot of cultures, the city has something for everyone, for every appetite because it is varied and vibrant as much by day as by night. Between heritage and pop culture, between tranquility and a buzzing nightlife, Liverpool welcomes you with open arms for an unforgettable stay.