Halifax is a city that developed mainly during the 18th and 19th century industrial revolution. There were factories producing fabrics here. The center is lined with Victorian-era buildings, and Halifax's biggest attraction is the modern Eureka Science and Museum Center!
Although the city already existed in medieval times, it did not play a significant role on the map of Yorkshire and the whole of England. It was primarily a local trade and craft center. This changed in the 18th century, when textile factories began to be built here, as in other cities of the region.
The most famous building in Halifax, Piece Hall, also dates from the late 18th century. In the past, it was a place where material producers had their stores and warehouses, and the building took its name from selling their pieces. It is a rectangular building with an internal courtyard. The yard is surrounded by two storeys of open galleries from which former shops can be entered. Today, independent boutiques, art studios and bars operate here.
In addition to Piece Hall, Halifax's landmarks include the Victorian Dean Clough textile factory, an indoor market from the second half of the 19th century, and the neo-Gothic town hall.
The biggest attraction of Halifax is Eureka, opened in 1992! National Museum for Children. It is an institution which is a combination of a traditional museum and an educational center. Through play, children can learn about various phenomena from the world of nature, technology and mechanics.
