Several UK cities, including Manchester, have been named among the 100 best European cities.
Manchester ranked 33rd in the ranking by Resonance Consultancy, which was topped by London. In total, 17 UK cities made the cut.
The report praised Manchester for its “renowned university and a strategic location for future-focused business.” It said: “Manchester’s reputation as the engine of English industry drives a global curiosity in the storied city. Castlefield, an ‘Urban Heritage Park,’ is one portal into history: the city’s canal, favoured by tourists today, once transported coal into the city’s industrial hub. More urban reuse is planned.”
Also mentioned in the report are Manchester’s reputation in the academic world and its tourist attractions, including the newly-refurbished Manchester Museum.
The rankings analysed each city based on six areas: place, product, programming, people, prosperity and promotion.
Here are where all the UK cities rank.
1. Manchester
Manchester ranked as the 33rd best European city, according to Resonance Consultancy. The report said: "A renowned university and a strategic location for future-focused business come together to form a historic sense of place." Photo: Chris - stock.adobe.com
2. London
London ranked as the number one European city according to Resonance Consultancy. The report said: "As the “capital of capitals” (both in Europe and globally) deftly negotiates the uncharted, perilous terrain of a post-Brexit and pandemic world, London reigns as Europe’s best city." Photo: Adobe Stock
3. University of Oxford. Photo: IRStone - stock.adobe.com
Oxford ranked as the 27th best European city, according to Resonance Consultancy. The report said: "Less than an hour from London by rail, Europe’s top university town is the best of many worlds."
4. Edinburgh
Edinburgh ranked as the 28th best European city, according to Resonance Consultancy. The report said: "The Scottish capital has long enchanted with its Gothic architecture, moody weather and the legacy of the literary masters who’ve flocked here for both. But a fresh appreciation of the city’s smouldering festival and arts programming (long powered by the storied University of Edinburgh, our #4-ranked uni in Europe), means new hotel investment to accommodate tourists and talent." Photo: StephenBridger