Despite not being the first city one might compare to these globally renowned metropolises, Manchester's growth and evolution have earned it a ranking as the 46th most beautiful skyline in the world.

The picture shows the sky lit up over Manchester (Vince Cole) By Charlotte Dobson 23:08, 1 Jan 2017Updated23:12, 1 Jan 2017 ...

Manchester's skyline has been hailed as one of the 'most beautiful' in the world, standing shoulder to shoulder with the likes of New York and Dubai.