I wish my city was more like yours (official city praising thread)

^ Thanks Indiekid. I haven't been to all British cities. I think London is in many ways the greatest city in the world and, having seen all of its potential rivals in other countries and continents, I remain unshaken in that view. The only thing it lacks, for now, is an inspiring skyline, though even there I sometimes rethink that when viewing the city from Waterloo Bridge, Greenwich Park, Primrose Hill (by night), the London Eye, or the Golden Gallery of St Paul's. I like Liverpool for its buildings and history though it did feel empty and rundown when I was last there. I remember very little of Cardiff. I love Edinburgh, Bath, Bristol, Durham, Canterbury, Oxford, and Cambridge for their beautiful architecture. The two ancient university towns were particularly inspiring. I like York but find its centrepiece, York Minster, somewhat clumsy compared to other gothic cathedrals (especially the too-fat central tower). Newcastle is exceptionally friendly and the bridges over the Tyne are impressive. Other than that I remember little. Though I've passed through Glasgow several times en route to the Highlands, I've yet to explore the city. The little I have seen, Buchanan Street for instance, impressed me with the grandeur of its architecture. I have only seen a little of Leeds. It seemed to have a small centre but the main street was very handsome. In general however the city doesn't appeal, and I've never seen an image of Leeds that capured my imagination. I loathed Portsmouth for its concrete ugliness. I dislike Brighton for its overinflated opinion of itself. Birmingham's pleasant enough though a little bland. There isn't a great deal to see for the casual tourist but, on the other had, it wasn't offensive either. My impressions of Manchester are generally negative. I also have a strong dislike for many Mancunian attitudes encountered on these forums and in the city itself. They overrate their city to an almost comic degree and seem to think the world owes them a living. However I did like the Curry Mile. I was taken there by student friends and we had a great curry there for a very reasonable price. I enjoyed the tacky Christmas lights come "baby Vegas" look of the street at night too. I remember it as a really fun evening.