But Bristol also has some beautiful architecture, so we’ve picked out some of the buildings that people can marvel at.
They include churches, a memorial building and a former granary. What do you think of our choices below? What are we missing?
1. St Paul's Church
St Paul's Church on Portland Square was built in the 1790s but fell into disuse and disrepair by its closure in 1988. Since renovated, It is now used as a performance space and circus skills school Circomedia
2. Arley Chapel
Arley Congregational chapel on Cheltenham Road was built in 1855. It is now a Polish Roman Catholic Church
3. Victoria Rooms
The Victoria Rooms houses the University of Bristol's music department. The building, originally assembly rooms, was designed by Charles Dyer and was constructed between 1838 and 1842 in Greek revival style
4. Corn Exchange
The Exchange is a Grade I listed building built in 1741–43 by John Wood the Elder on Corn Street. It was previously used as a corn and general trade exchange but is now used as offices and it also accommodates St Nicholas Market