Known across the world as a proud and resilient port city, Liverpool has built its identity on the back of generations of workers. Its docks once drove the British economy, shaping a close community spirit that still thrives today.
A raft of landmarks – such as the Liver Building, St George’s Hall and the Cavern Club, to name a handful – house the stories of music, industry and culture in a city that oozes creativity.
And then there is the football, always the football.
For those sworn to red rather than blue, Anfield is home. A shrine, [**Bill Shankly**](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/info/bill-shankly) once called it.
On matchdays, thousands gather to sing, shout and support their club. Songs about heroes, European glory and unbreakable unity. Football is life.
Dortmund may sit in another country, but in many of those ways it is much the same.
Located in North Rhine-Westphalia, it was once a powerhouse of coal and steel, shaped by industrial labour and the grit of everyday workers. Though the industries have changed, the values remain. Dortmund’s people are warm, loyal and deeply connected to their football club.
The architecture of Dortmund – from Bodelschwingh castle to the theatrical Opera House, to the modern city square – blends its medieval roots with newer vibrancy.
Yet its most iconic structure is undoubtedly the Westfalenstadion, home to the incredible ‘Yellow Wall’, one of the most awe‑inspiring sights in world football.
Standing in that 25,000‑strong terrace, supporters create a symphony of chants and displays much like Anfield’s sacred Kop.
The stadium is also where the Reds won the UEFA Cup for the third time, clinching victory in extra-time in a 5-4 thriller against Spanish side Alaves in the 2001 final.