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- City Square
-Leeds' City Square is
numbered among one of the
city's most distinguished
landmarks as it is also
overlooked by a statue of
Edward the Black Prince. It
is a great starting point
for the tour of the city as
well as to watch people.
- Millennium Square -
This gigantic square
which can hold up to 20,000
people is often celebrated
as Leeds' version of
London's Trafalgar Square.
It is flanked by many
important buildings such as
the Civic Hall, the Leeds
General Infirmary and the
Civic Theater.
- Armley Mills -
The Armley Mills was once
the world's largest woollen
mill, but today it has
become a museum that allows
visitors to learn about
Leeds' industrial past by
seeing some of the old-style
steam engines in full
working order.
- City Art Gallery
- Lovers of arts are sure to
be delighted by the variety
of artworks on display at
Leeds' City Art Gallery such
as watercolors, paintings,
prints and sculptures. In
fact, this gallery is
reputed to house some of the
most outstanding works of
British Art ourside of
London.
- Royal Armouries -
The Royal Armouries opened
in 1996 and has since
received warm interest from
a steady number of visitors
who come to see the exhibits
and learn about the
atrocities of war. There are
demonstrations throughout
the day, and the place is
only a five-minute walk from
the city center.
- Kirkstall Abbey -
Leeds' Kirkstall Abbey is a
historical landmark that
survived Henry VIII's attack
on England's monasteries. It
is situated three miles west
of the city center and is
well preserved as a place of
spirituality and
tranquility.
- Granary Wharf -
This exotic and atmospheric
market is housed beneath
Leeds City Rail Station near
the city's waterfront with a
mind-boggling number of
products to be found and
purchased. A great break
from the many chain stores
in the city center. From
here visitors can also
follow the Waterfront
Heritage Trail to explore
Leeds' traces of its
industrail past.
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| RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN LEEDS, UK |
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| Jurys Inn Leeds Hotel |
 Guest
have a choice of onsite dining
options, from an all day cafe,
serving freshly baked pastries
and specialty coffees, to light
meals and drinks in the inntro
bar and a full-service
restaurant offering a range of
international cuisine.
Conference facilities for groups
are available with four
dedicated meeting rooms and
there is a public car park close
by. As well as numerous
restaurants and bars, visitors
to leeds can enjoy the Elegant
Victorian shopping arcades and
hip boutiques or visit
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| The Met Hotel |
 Guests
can make use of the hotel's
business center and read the
complimentary newspapers in one
of the many armchairs and sofas
around the hotel. A concierge
service is also available. The
onsite restaurant offers
cosmopolitan cuisine ranging
from table d'h?te to a light bar
menu, with children's and
vegetarian options available.
The henry moore institute and
city art gallery are less than
half a mile distance; the royal
armouries are less than three
miles away. Leeds guests can
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