Britain's second largest city, Birmingham, unfairly carries a stigma from the industrial days of the late 20th century when it was an uninteresting and ugly place.
Since the turn of the millennium, however, Birmingham has been gradually transformed into a modern metropolis, with very successfully redeveloped former industrial districts.
Along the Worcester & Birmingham Water Canal, for example, one of the nicest neighbourhoods of any English city has been created.
Birmingham may not be a destination for a week's holiday, but it would certainly be a shame to miss it when travelling through central England.
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