Birmingham, Britain’s second-largest city, is filled to the brim with surprises! With a vast culinary scene, graceful historic attractions, modern masterpieces, and enough shops to send you to retail heaven, this travel destination is just waiting to be explored. Check out our full travel guide here: http://bit.ly/2RTNTqC 📍 Birmingham, England | Expedia

566K views · 678 reactions | Here's a 60-second guide to Birmingham as the city prepares to host the Commonwealth Games in 2022. | BBC Birmingham | Facebook

Plans for what would be Birmingham's tallest ever building have been revealed. Developers hope to build the 51-storey One Eastside residential tower close to the location of the new HS2 station. | BBC Birmingham

One of the oldest buildings in Birmingham is celebrating 100 years since it was saved from demolition thanks to the intervention of a chocolate magnate. Selly Manor was rescued by George Cadbury, of the family chocolate dynasty, who said it was needed for the education of people in the city. | BBC Birmingham