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Royal Albert Dock LiverpoolvsPier Head
Both are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Pier Head scores slightly better than Albert Dock. Pier Head ranks #7 in Liverpool with approval from 3 sources like Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Riverside Walk, Liverpool L3 4AG
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Frommer's "Built of brick, stone, and cast iron, this showpiece development on Liverpool's waterfront opened in 1846, saw a long period of decline, and has now been extensively renovated and refurbished." Full review
Lonely Planet "A fabulous development programme has really brought the dock to life; here you'll find several outstanding museums and an extension of London's Tate Gallery." Full review
Fodor's "To understand the city's prosperous maritime past, head for these 7 acres of restored waterfront warehouses built in 1846." Full review
Afar Magazine "The entrance to the Albert Dock with the Museum of Liverpool in the background. Great to see the whole area revitalized, including the Maritime Museum and Tate Gallery." Full review
Pier Head Fodor's Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront
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Fodor's "Here you can take a ferry across the River Mersey to Birkenhead and Seacombe." Full review
Lonely Planet "The area to the north of Albert Dock is known as Pier Head, after a stone pier built in the 1760s." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The three huge buildings more commonly referred to as "the three graces" illuminate the city's waterfront." Full review
