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Birmingham is known as "England's Second City", an important commercial and cultural centre located strategically at the heart of the Midlands. The city is located at the hub of major transportation links, together with an excellent international airport. In recent years Birmingham has changed significantly emerging as one of the most vibrant cities in Europe.
Birmingham's prosperity owes much to its industrial heritage but today it is a cosmopolitan city, having diverse commercial sectors with dramatic growth in financial and professional services in recent decades. Birmingham is an extremely good place for business, demonstrating a healthy balance between professional services and manufacturing.
Birmingham boasts a range of first-class cultural facilities including the International Convention Centre, National Indoor Arena and Symphony Hall which is home to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. There are also a number of theatres - The Birmingham Repertory Theatre, The Hippodrome and Alexandra Theatre as well as museums and art galleries which exhibit world-class collections.
Many visitors are attracted by the superb selection of restaurants and the wonderful shopping opportunities particularly in The Mailbox home to Harvey Nichols and Selfridges located in the renowned Bullring.