【利物浦】Mersey 河邊景色 @ il Giardino Romantico

Albert Dock是一個複合了港區建築物以及倉庫的半封閉式碼頭。這個地區容納了全英國同區最多Grade 1 listed buildings的地區。Albert Dock的歷史可追溯到1837年。因為他封閉式的設計，使得安全性來說高出許多。也因此在第二次世界大戰時期常被用來儲存白蘭地、棉花、茶、絲、象牙以及糖等物資。碼頭管理者在大戰之後曾一度遇到財物危機。許多被炸彈毀損的建築物遲遲沒有重建的計畫。一直到了一九八一年，才漸漸的改為今日所見風貌。

Albert Dock is a complex of dock buildings and warehouses. Together, they comprise the largest single collection of Grade 1 listed buildings in the UK. The history of the dock dates back to 1837. The enclosed design gave it more security and as a result of that, it became popular for the storage of brandy, cotton, tea, silk, tobacco, ivory, and sugar cargoes during World War II. After the war, the owners of the docks faced a financial crisis. Plans for redevelopment of the dock finally took place at around 1981, and eventually shaped into the Albert Dock that we see today.

停靠在Mersey河旁的船隻。
A ship anchored by the Mersey.

Mersey河旁有許多壯觀的建築物。除了Albert Dock裡的兩間博物館之外，披頭四故事館也為於此區。無論是對在地利物浦居住的居民或者是來觀光旅遊的遊客，都是一個很不錯的觀光休閒地點。若是選在天氣好的一天，可以看到的景色特別美。但若不是大晴天，可千萬要記得穿個防風衣。因為一到碼頭，可是風很大的，會涼呢！

There are a lot of spectacular buildings by the Mersey. Other than the two museums inside the dock area, The Bealtes Story is also situated around this area. For both local Liverpudlians and visitors alike, the area along the Mersey is a great choice for chilling out and a top sight seeing destination. Pick a day when the weather's agreeable, and you'll see the most gorgeous view of the Mersey. But if the weather's not so nice, remember to bring a windproof jacket, as it can get really windy.

Mersey河對岸的大船。
Ships across the other side of the Mersey.

預計2010年完工的利物浦博物館。
Museum of Liverpool, still under construction.

遠遠看以為是在打太極的雕像。
Looks like a man doing Taichi from far away.

和平。
Peace.

愛德華七世。
Edward VII.

加拿大大道。
Canada Boulevard.

楓樹。
Maple Trees.

紀念雕像。
Statue.

工業女神？
Goddess of Industry?

企業象徵。
Enterprise.

近河邊的聖尼可拉斯教堂。
St. Nicolas Church at the Pier Head.