The FINANCIAL -- Birmingham is firmly in the hearts of the Big Apple, with a recent article penned by The New York Times lauding “England’s heartland metropolis” as “big-shouldered, friendly and fun” , according to Aston University.
‘36 Hours in Birmingham’ – the second New York Times article praising Birmingham to be published in less than a month – is a whistle-stop tour of the city’s heritage, lesser known ‘hidden gems’ and its sprawling suburbs, teeming with culture.
Written by travel writer Mark Vanhoenacker, the city’s burgeoning culinary scene, beautiful canals, fantastic shopping offer and heavy metal heritage are just some of the highlights to be named, with Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter district – where an estimated 40% of the UK’s jewellery is made – and world-famous Balti Triangle tipped as ‘must-sees’.
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