Birmingham is located in the United Kingdom, on the Birmingham Plateau, and is the second-largest city by population after London. In the 6th century, Birmingham was a small village inhabited by the Birm tribe. During the Industrial Revolution, it became known as "the workshop of the world" and "the city of a thousand trades", due to the large number of workers and craftsmen who contributed to its economic development.

The city center features many Victorian-era buildings, including:

Birmingham Town Hall.

Council House.

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery – renowned for its Pre-Raphaelite collections.

Birmingham has the largest green space of any European city. Notable tourist attractions include:

Aston Hall and Blakesley Hall – historic mansions.

Museum of the Jewellery Quarter.

Sarehole Mill – the watermill that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien’s "The Lord of the Rings" universe.

Thinktank – an interactive science museum.

Birmingham Back to Backs – historic houses showcasing working-class life in past centuries.

Chamberlain Square and Victoria Square.

Sutton Park – one of the largest urban parks in Europe.

St. Chad’s Cathedral and St. Martin in the Bull Ring Church.

Birmingham Central Mosque.

One of Birmingham's most visited attractions is Cadbury World, the famous chocolate factory, drawing over 500,000 visitors annually. Other key attractions include:

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, with an impressive collection of artifacts.

National SEA LIFE Centre – a popular aquarium.

St. Philip’s Cathedral, built in Baroque style in 1715.

Soho House – a museum dedicated to Matthew Boulton, a key figure in the Industrial Revolution.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens, opened in 1832.

Major shopping centers include Bullring, located in the heart of the city, and Selfridges, featuring creations by renowned designers.

Birmingham has a rich cultural scene, home to institutions such as:

Birmingham Royal Ballet.

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

Barber Institute of Fine Arts.

The city also boasts a 160 km network of navigable canals, primarily used for tourism.

Birmingham hosts some of the UK’s most significant events, exhibitions, and conferences at venues such as:

National Exhibition Centre (NEC).

NEC Arena.

National Indoor Arena (NIA).

International Convention Centre (ICC).

Birmingham Airport is served by major airlines, including Wizz Air, Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and SAS.