Seriously though, Liverpool simply has so much going for it in terms of visitor attraction. I'm talking about the revived dock areas, Liverpool one, museums of which I think that they have the second best in the country in after British museum. Maritime museum, museum of Liverpool life. Art galleries, library is good too, cavern club and historical sites for the musical scene, theatres, orchestra, football clubs, etc. Liverpool has had a proud and less than proud history over the years. It's importance globally was once among the highest. Perhaps second only as a port city to London!
there's been immense wealth created and shared. Philanthropy is a part of the wealth of Liverpool over the years. You go around the world and Liverpool appears whether it's through the wearing of a Liverpool top or people in Thailand saying that's their team or mention of the Beatles. It's all about Liverpool and what it's contributed.
As to the heritage. The former UNESCO listed site was not about true architectural heritage like the Taj Mahal but as much about economic heritage? Every building in that area is mercantile in nature or origin. It's business heritage and IMHO the modern game of football is business above sport. I reckon that stadium fits right into the business heritage of the former UNESCO listed site. As does all the other developments.
My question is what is worthy of UNESCO listing? Is it beauty only or is there something deeper with this heritage industry of which UNESCO is part of? Can the modern be worth saving? Perhaps they should stipulate a minimum age for UNESCO listing like 100 years old before it becomes an antique??? Perhaps the tourist tat sellers around the great pyramid should cause delisting? Same with the great wall of China??
