Nestled in the eastern foothills of the Pennines, Sheffield is a vibrant city in South Yorkshire, England. It has transformed from a 19th century Steel City to a city so green that it has the highest number of trees to people ratio than any other city in Europe. It is home to two universities (The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University) and has a diverse and friendly population.
The first thing I noticed about Sheffield was the number of trees and slopes. I took a taxi from the railway station to the hotel and that seven-minute ride was a constant struggle to keep my suitcases (and myself) from rolling back and forth. Unlike the taxis in India, these have a large space in front of the passenger seat and I was not prepared for that. In hindsight, it was really funny and the driver was polite enough to not laugh at me. Walking around the city over the following four days really gave me a sense of how green and beautiful the place is. The local government has worked hard to get rid of the dull, grey structures you would expect to see in a town with strong industrial roots. Sheffield is not simply beautiful, it is beautiful and interesting. The city centre exhibits many intriguing structures that honour the steel industry. Their unique shapes are modern architectural marvels. The Peace Gardens and the Town Hall add a stunning historical touch to the city centre.
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