Liverpool Cathedral has made history as the first cathedral in the UK and Europe to join the Bloomberg Connects App, joining a growing network of cultural institutions across Liverpool and around the world.
As the first cathedral in the UK and Europe – and only the second in the world – to join the Bloomberg Connects App, Liverpool Cathedral now provides attendees with a deeper, more enriched experience as it aims to welcome between 700 and 2,200 new visitors through its new partnership, while the Liverpool City Region is estimated to attract around 26,500 new cultural tourists to the city.
The Bloomberg Connects App is a free digital guide to arts and culture, providing behind-the-scenes insights, exclusive stories, and curated content from over 1,000 museums, galleries, gardens and cultural spaces around the world.
Through the app, users can explore the Cathedral and its artwork in greater depth, navigate the space at their own pace, and access essential visitor information in advance. International visitors can also enjoy the guide in over 40 languages and access it remotely, meaning if they are unable to visit the Cathedral in person, they can engage with the space from home.
The Bloomberg Connects app is also equipped with a range of accessibility features designed to break down barriers and make art and culture more inclusive. As the first cathedral in the UK and Europe to join the app, Liverpool Cathedral is leading the way in addressing some of the most pressing challenges faced by visitors to major cultural landmarks.
Liverpool Cathedral also joins an esteemed group of over 750 global partners across 32 countries including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim Museum, and National Theatre, while here in Liverpool it joins other local organisations such as FACT Liverpool, National Museums Liverpool, The Royal Standard and Bluecoat.
The Very Reverend Dr Sue Jones, Dean of Liverpool, said:
“At Liverpool Cathedral, we believe that art and culture should be accessible to all. As a cathedral that was proudly built by the people, for the people, we always strive to focus on ensuring meaningful encounters in everything we do. Becoming the first cathedral in the UK and Europe to partner with Bloomberg Connects is a milestone we’re immensely proud of. This collaboration allows us to welcome even more visitors, both in person and virtually, and to share the beauty of our sacred cathedral in a new and engaging way as visual art in church remains a powerful means of both communication and inspiration.”
Visitors can download the app here.
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