Liverpool has one of the most instantly recognisable skylines in the world.
The waterfront holds UNESCO World Heritage status because of the iconic buildings that spread along the Pier Head - including the Royal Liver Building, the Cunard and the Port of Liverpool.
With two cathedrals, a rich maritime and musical history and the largest national museum collection outside London, the city is one of the most-popular tourist destinations in the world – not least because of its stunning architecture.
Here, we look at five of its best commercial properties.
Radio City Tower
Known locally as 'The Bog Brush', and formerly as St John’s Beacon, Radio City Tower is Liverpool's second-tallest free-standing building (tallest if you include the antenna!) and now houses not only a local radio station but also commercial offices and a viewing floor.
Situated in the heart of the shopping district, at 135m and with 558 stairs, the tower was originally built in 1969 as a ventilation shaft for St John's Market (although it never served that purpose). From it's construction until 1999 it functioned as a revolving restaurant and observation platform.
After a £5 million refurbishment, it re-opened in 2000 as home to Radio City 96.7 and a modern office space.
A popular tourist attraction, visitors can reach the top of the tower in a mere thirty seconds via the lifts, and enjoy an unparalleled view of the city.
The Titanic Hotel
One of the most striking features of Stanley Dock, the newly refurbished Titanic Hotel on Regent Road was previously the headquarters of the White Star Line, which built the tragic ocean liner.
This 153-bedroom hotel, opened in June 2014, retains many of the original features of the property which was built in 1896, including original windows in all rooms and suites.
Much of the decor reflects that of the fated Titanic, with the sumptuous hotel restaurant designed to match photographs of the ship's own dining room.
The Crowne Plaza Hotel
With a nod to Liverpool's past, the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Speke is very much a part of its bright future.
Housed in a former airport terminal with stunning Art Deco architecture, the hotel even has a vintage aircraft at its front to acknowledge its heritage.
In a perfect location for access to a number of prestigious businesses, such as Jaguar, and a wealth of shopping opportunities, the Crowne Plaza enables clientele to take a short journey from its luxurious rooms and suites for free access to the nearby David Lloyd gym.
The Pump House
Standing out as one of the more unusual buildings in The Albert Dock, The Pump House pub is a popular meeting place for the peckish or shopped-out, serving a range of tasty British pub food.
Once a working Victorian pump-house for the dock, the pub is well-situated for the vast numbers of tourists and local residents who shop in the dock and nearby Liverpool One, as well as those wishing to visit the local galleries, museums and the Echo Arena.
With its Grade II listed chimney tower and a charming deck that boasts great views of the waterfront, it is a charismatic and vibrant city hub.
Parr Street Studios
Liverpool is renowned for its successful musicians, and a number of them are very familiar with the Parr Street Studios in the L1 area of the city.
An unassuming brick and glass facade hides a varied enterprise, comprising the largest UK recording studios outside of London, as well as a 12-bedroom hotel, two thriving bars, offices and a mailbox service.
Also valuable as a filming location, this property may not have the eye-catching external features of some, but more than makes up for it on the inside.
There is no shortage of great commercial property in Liverpool; just a short walk among the prow-shaped modern buildings at the waterfront can attest to that.
But where Liverpool excels as a commercial city is in its willingness to reinvent and to innovate. With properties such as these, the city can only go from strength to strength.