Royal Liver Building and Museum of Liverpool

The Royal Liver Building is here seen just beyond the tapered section of the Museum of Liverpool.

The Royal Liver Building is one of Liverpool's most iconic landmarks and a key component of the city's UNESCO World Heritage Waterfront. Recognizable by its two clock towers topped with the mythical Liver Birds, the building is a symbol of Liverpool's maritime heritage and architectural grandeur. Originally built 1908-1911 as the headquarters for the Royal Liver Assurance group, the building was designed to provide office space and serve as a symbol of the company's strength and stability.

The building was designed in the Baroque Revival style with a blend of modern influences. It features two prominent clock towers, each standing 98.2 meters (322 feet) tall. The clocks are larger than those of Big Ben in London. Atop each tower are the Liver Birds, mythical creatures that are said to protect the city. Each bird is 5.5 meters (18 feet) high and has a wingspan of 3.6 meters (12 feet).

Museum of Liverpool was conceived as a sculptural composition of inclined and elevated platforms, creating dynamic geometry that contrasts to the traditional lines of the surrounding historic buildings.