LONDON, May 26 (Xinhua) -- A giant replica of the moon, measuring more than seven meters across, went on public display Friday at Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral, the fifth largest churches in the world and the biggest in Britain.
Created by renowned British artist Luke Jerram, the stunning "Museum of the Moon" uses detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface and includes a sound composition created by award-winning composer Dan Jones.
Dean of Liverpool Sue Jones said: "We feel blessed to be able to host this amazing installation at Liverpool Cathedral. While we are foremost a place of worship, we are also a focal point for people in Liverpool and visitors to the city."
"This artwork enables to us to continue in our mission to be a place of welcome and hospitality for both the spiritual and the secular," she said.
The art work forms part of a creative program as part of a cultural holiday weekend in the city which includes a tall ships regatta and the first ever visit to Britain of France's iconic Bordeaux Wine festival.
Liverpool cultural spokeswoman, Deputy Mayor Wendy Simon, said: "This bank holiday weekend we are bringing together the worlds of art, music, tall ships, great food and drink."
Simon said the program, commissioned by Culture Liverpool and part funded by Arts Council England, includes international and local art works, installations, music, dance and theatrical performances to celebrate ten years since Liverpool reigned as the European Capital of Culture in 2008.