Birmingham has a number of buildings and landmarks across the city which help to define its history.
The city’s contribution to art, music and wider culture across the country cannot be understated.
Today, there are many incredible architectural and design marvels that have come to be identified with Brum. We’ve picked out 16 of our favourite landmarks in Birmingham that show us the city’s history and the impact the city has had on culture.
Let’s take a look:
5. Villa Park
The 42,000 seater stadium has been the home of the Villa since 1897. | Getty Images
6. Birmingham Town Hall
Birmingham Town Hall opened in 1834. Its debut as a rock and pop venue came in the late 1950s and 1960s. Buddy Holly, The Rolling Stones, Black Sabbath and numerous bands and solo artists have appeared there | Tupungato - stock.adobe.com
7. Edgbaston Stadium
Opening in the 1800s, Edgbaston Stadium is home to Warwickshire County Cricket Club and its T20 team Birmingham Bears. Edgbaston has also been the venue for Test matches, One-Day Internationals and Twenty20 Internationals. . With permanent seating for approximately 25,000 spectators, it is the fourth-largest cricketing venue in England, after Lord's, Old Trafford and The Oval Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Cadbury World, Bournville
The home of Cadbury also had to be included. It remains a huge attraction in the UK, atracting visitors from all over the world every year | Getty Images