Liverpool is known for its beautiful architecture and is a city steeped in history, with more than 2,500 listed buildings protected from being altered or demolished.
Dating back to 1530, the city’s oldest building is still available for the public to visit, as are many of the other beautiful structures in Liverpool.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see 12 of the oldest buildings in the city.
5. Manor Court House
The Grade II* listed Manor Court House is the result of a rebuilding in 1662 of the courthouse previously rebuilt in 1586 by Queen Elizabeth I. There has been a courthouse in West Derby for over 1,000 years since the Wapentake court of the Vikings. | Plucas58 /CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikimedia
6. Woolton Hall
Woolton Hall was built in 1704 and although it still stands, it has been empty for over 300 years. The Grade I listed building is in a derelict state. | Pete, CC BY-SA 4.0 Photo: Pete/CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikimedia
7. The Bluecoat
The Bluecoat was built in 1717 and holds the title of the oldest building in Liverpool city centre. Once a boarding school, The Bluecoat is a centre for the contemporary arts and became Grade I listed in 1952. | Google Photo: Google
8. Liverpool Town Hall
Liverpool Town Hall is a Grade II listed building, and was constructed between 1749 and 1754. The building has been improved several times over the years and still hosts council meetings. | Man Yvi via Wikimedia Photo: Man Yvi/Wikimedia