Birmingham, Industrial metropolis in West Midlands, England
Birmingham extends across valleys and hills at 140 meters elevation, containing numerous canals, Victorian buildings, and modern architectural structures throughout its urban landscape.
The settlement evolved from an Anglo-Saxon hamlet in 601 to become a central manufacturing hub during the Industrial Revolution, transforming the British economy.
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra performs regular concerts at Symphony Hall, while the Birmingham Royal Ballet presents classical productions throughout the year.
The New Street Station serves as the primary railway hub, connecting Birmingham to London in 82 minutes and providing direct routes to Manchester and Edinburgh.
The Jewellery Quarter contains over 200 listed buildings and produces 40 percent of British jewelry, maintaining traditional craftsmanship since the 18th century.
Location: Birmingham
Inception: 7 century
Elevation above the sea: 140 m
Website: http://birmingham.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.47970,-1.90269
Latest update: November 1, 2025 18:35
Bull Ring
619 m
Alexander Stadium
5.6 km
Library of Birmingham
394 m
Cadbury World
5.9 km
Aston Hall
3.2 km
Birmingham Moor Street railway station
808 m
Birmingham Town Hall
68 m
Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower
3.8 km
The Belfry
14.1 km
The Mailbox
401 m
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
90 m
O2 Academy Birmingham
721 m
Birmingham Back to Backs
703 m
St Philip's Cathedral
306 m
Birmingham Cross-City Line
13 km
Birmingham Central Library
156 m
Symphony Hall
547 m
Sutton Park
9.7 km
Damson Park
10.9 km
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
457 m
Fort Dunlop
7 km
St Martin in the Bull Ring
710 m
Birmingham Hippodrome
692 m
Tyseley Locomotive Works
4.8 km
Green Lane Masjid
2.7 km
Sarehole Mill
6 km
Birmingham Oratory
2 km
Thinktank
1.2 kmReviews
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