Liverpool's unique history as an international port and a cultural melting pot has given it a character all its own. The city has produced music that conquered the world and is home to more historic buildings than any other British metropolis outside London. It features two magnificent cathedrals and many world famous museums. But beyond its renowned exterior is a labyrinth of places hidden and unknown. This offbeat guidebook leads you to a different Liverpool: down tunnels, up skyscrapers, and into secret bars, speciality shops, and disused factories.