The International Conference Centre in Birmingham is situated right in the heart of the city, and hosted the BAUS Annual Scientific Meeting in 1994, 2000 & 2022.

Birmingham's industrial heritage is represented by this statue of Matthew Boulton, William Murdoch & James Watt in the city centre.

Birmingham's architectural heritage is largely a product of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, and most modern architectural styles can be found in the city.

The design for the 2003 Selfridges department store is intended to evoke the female sillouette and a famous Paco Rabanne "chainmail" dress.

Birmingham once had 170 miles of canals, built in the 1700s and 1800s. Only 35 miles remain today, but this is still regarded as more than is found in Venice.