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Whether you're visiting Liverpool for the first time or wanting to explore more of Merseyside, the BBC has a host of cultural resources you can keep at your fingertips.

Livercool guides to cultural hotspots take you to the public art, architecture and artistic haunts you might not find in the guidebooks whilst My Liverpool videos introduce the Capital of Culture from the point of view of the city's creative people. Plus you can find out what's on the BBC and browse pictures.

Text CULTURE to 81010 or alternatively type www.bbc.co.uk/mobile/liverpool08 into your phone's browser. Each SMS message sent to the BBC will cost 12-15p (network charges may vary).

La Machine

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Giant spider captivates Liverpool

For five days, a spectacular creature captivated thousands of people across Liverpool.

Our mobile correspondents were right there following the show. Review the video clips and coverage in the aftermath of La Princesse's visit. Read more

Livercool hotspots

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Listen to Livercool

Our latest Livercool cultural hotspots for mobile phones now come with audio features you can download and listen to while you visit. The new guides on the Liverpool08 mobile browser site show the way to underground and overground art on Liverpool's railway network.

Just download and listen while you explore.

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