Welcome to Belfast!
Sightseeing
City Hall is a great starting point for all visitors coming to Belfast. Conveniently located in the heart of the city, it is the focal point that will help you navigate around the city.
Donegall Square is the pick up / drop off point for all the pink Metro buses operate that operate around the City.
Constructed between 1898 and 1906 and designed by Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas, the City Hall is a stunning example of Baroque Revival architecture. The inside of City Hall is equally as beautiful as the outside. The interiors are adorned with beautiful Italian marble and exquisite plaster detail. There are beautiful stained glass windows, paintings and statues to marvel at.
On the ground floor is a 16 room visitor exhibition that is free to view. It’s a good starting point for all visitors to the city as it gives an overview of the history of the city, it’s people and industrial heritage. Keep a look out for room 4 and you will see on display a beautiful sideboard that was destined for the Captain's dining room of Titanic. It wasn't finished on time so never made it on board the ship before it's fateful 1912 voyage.
Another must is the guided tour of the building. The tour is around 45 minutes long and gives a historical overview of the building. It also includes access to the upstairs rooms including the Council Chamber, Rotunda and Banqueting Hall and Great Hall. The guided tour is free of charge.
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City Hall
City Hall is a great starting point for all visitors coming to Belfast. Conveniently located in the heart of the city, it is the focal point that will help you navigate around the city.
Donegall Square is the pick up / drop off point for all the pink Metro buses operate that operate around the City.
Constructed between 1898 and 1906 and designed by Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas, the City Hall is a stunning example of Baroque Revival architecture. The inside of City Hall is equally as beautiful as the outside. The interiors are adorned with beautiful Italian marble and exquisite plaster detail. There are beautiful stained glass windows, paintings and statues to marvel at.
On the ground floor is a 16 room visitor exhibition that is free to view. It’s a good starting point for all visitors to the city as it gives an overview of the history of the city, it’s people and industrial heritage. Keep a look out for room 4 and you will see on display a beautiful sideboard that was destined for the Captain's dining room of Titanic. It wasn't finished on time so never made it on board the ship before it's fateful 1912 voyage.
Another must is the guided tour of the building. The tour is around 45 minutes long and gives a historical overview of the building. It also includes access to the upstairs rooms including the Council Chamber, Rotunda and Banqueting Hall and Great Hall. The guided tour is free of charge.
Titanic Belfast is a visitor attraction opened in 2012 - the centenary to the sinking of Titanic. The building is a monument to Belfast's maritime heritage on the site of the former Harland & Wolff shipyard in the city's Titanic Quarter where the RMS Titanic was built. The visitor experience tells the stories of Belfast's industrial ship building heritage and the stories of the Titanic, which hit an iceberg and sank during her maiden voyage in 1912.
The building itself is architecturally stunning. Each of the three peaks represents the bow of the 3 sister ships built by Harland & Wolff - Titanic, Olympic and Britannic.
During the busy summer season, the Visitor Experience can be very busy. I would always recommend booking your visit online prior to your visit.
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Titanic Belfast
1 Olympic WayTitanic Belfast is a visitor attraction opened in 2012 - the centenary to the sinking of Titanic. The building is a monument to Belfast's maritime heritage on the site of the former Harland & Wolff shipyard in the city's Titanic Quarter where the RMS Titanic was built. The visitor experience tells the stories of Belfast's industrial ship building heritage and the stories of the Titanic, which hit an iceberg and sank during her maiden voyage in 1912.
The building itself is architecturally stunning. Each of the three peaks represents the bow of the 3 sister ships built by Harland & Wolff - Titanic, Olympic and Britannic.
During the busy summer season, the Visitor Experience can be very busy. I would always recommend booking your visit online prior to your visit.
The Crumlin Road Gaol is a 19th century Grade A listed jail, open to the public for tours, concerts and events.
Take a tour to experience all aspects of the Gaol from the tunnel linking the courthouse on the other side of the Crumlin Road to the hanging cell, Governor's office, hospital and graveyard. Guided tours take place daily.
Crumlin Road Gaol first opened its gates to prisoners in 1846 and for 150 years was a fully operational prison. On March 31, 1996, the Governor of Belfast's Crumlin Road Gaol walked out of the fortified prison and the heavy air-lock gates slammed shut for the final time.
During those 150 years the Gaol has housed murderers, suffragettes and loyalist and republican prisoners. It has witnessed births, deaths and marriages and has been the home to executions, escapes, hunger-strikes and riots.
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Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction og konferansesenter
53-55 Crumlin RdThe Crumlin Road Gaol is a 19th century Grade A listed jail, open to the public for tours, concerts and events.
Take a tour to experience all aspects of the Gaol from the tunnel linking the courthouse on the other side of the Crumlin Road to the hanging cell, Governor's office, hospital and graveyard. Guided tours take place daily.
Crumlin Road Gaol first opened its gates to prisoners in 1846 and for 150 years was a fully operational prison. On March 31, 1996, the Governor of Belfast's Crumlin Road Gaol walked out of the fortified prison and the heavy air-lock gates slammed shut for the final time.
During those 150 years the Gaol has housed murderers, suffragettes and loyalist and republican prisoners. It has witnessed births, deaths and marriages and has been the home to executions, escapes, hunger-strikes and riots.
Queen's University Belfast is one of the leading universities in the UK and Ireland with a distinguished heritage and history. The University is a member of the Russell Group of UK research intensive universities, combining excellence in research and education with a student-centred ethos.
Queen’s University Belfast was founded by Royal Charter in 1845. Founded by Queen Victoria, the Queen's University in Ireland, was designed to be a non-denominational alternative to Trinity College Dublin which was controlled by the Anglican Church.
The University was made up of three Queen's Colleges - in Cork, Galway and Belfast. Although it was the first University in the north of Ireland, Queen's drew on a tradition of learning which goes back to 1810 and the foundation of the Belfast Academical Institution.
The magnificent main building was designed in 1849 by Sir Charles Lanyon. He was also responsible for designing other Belfast landmarks such as Belfast Castle, Crumlin Road Gaol and the Customs House. Since then, the University estate has grown to more than 300 buildings - many of them listed for their architectural importance.
The building is a marvel to look at. Walk through the front door and to the right is a visitor centre and shop. Further on through is the quadrangle where the graduation celebrations take place - including my own in 2006!
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Queen's University Belfast
University RoadQueen's University Belfast is one of the leading universities in the UK and Ireland with a distinguished heritage and history. The University is a member of the Russell Group of UK research intensive universities, combining excellence in research and education with a student-centred ethos.
Queen’s University Belfast was founded by Royal Charter in 1845. Founded by Queen Victoria, the Queen's University in Ireland, was designed to be a non-denominational alternative to Trinity College Dublin which was controlled by the Anglican Church.
The University was made up of three Queen's Colleges - in Cork, Galway and Belfast. Although it was the first University in the north of Ireland, Queen's drew on a tradition of learning which goes back to 1810 and the foundation of the Belfast Academical Institution.
The magnificent main building was designed in 1849 by Sir Charles Lanyon. He was also responsible for designing other Belfast landmarks such as Belfast Castle, Crumlin Road Gaol and the Customs House. Since then, the University estate has grown to more than 300 buildings - many of them listed for their architectural importance.
The building is a marvel to look at. Walk through the front door and to the right is a visitor centre and shop. Further on through is the quadrangle where the graduation celebrations take place - including my own in 2006!
Botanic Gardens was established in 1828 by the Belfast Botanic and Horticultural Society, in response to public interest in horticulture and botany. Originally known as the Belfast Botanic Garden, the site contained exotic tree species and impressive plant collections from the southern hemisphere, many of which can still be seen in the park.
Today, the park is popular with residents, students and visitors and is an important venue for concerts, festivals and other events. It is home to the Palm House and the Tropical Ravine - both of which are definitely worth a look inside!
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Botanic Gardens
1 Colenso ParadeBotanic Gardens was established in 1828 by the Belfast Botanic and Horticultural Society, in response to public interest in horticulture and botany. Originally known as the Belfast Botanic Garden, the site contained exotic tree species and impressive plant collections from the southern hemisphere, many of which can still be seen in the park.
Today, the park is popular with residents, students and visitors and is an important venue for concerts, festivals and other events. It is home to the Palm House and the Tropical Ravine - both of which are definitely worth a look inside!
Flanked by the wild North Atlantic Ocean and a landscape of dramatic cliffs, for centuries the Giant’s Causeway has inspired artists, stirred scientific debate and captured the imagination of all who see it.
Visit the world-famous basalt columns and view the breathtaking landscape of the Irish north coast.
The Giant's Causeway is about a 1 hour drive from the City. Tour companies across Belfast offer daily bus tours to the causeway and surrounding area. Check out Visit Belfast (the tourist information office opposite City Hall) where you will be able to book bus tour tickets to the Causeway.
A definite must see when visiting Northern Ireland!
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Giant's Causeway
Flanked by the wild North Atlantic Ocean and a landscape of dramatic cliffs, for centuries the Giant’s Causeway has inspired artists, stirred scientific debate and captured the imagination of all who see it.
Visit the world-famous basalt columns and view the breathtaking landscape of the Irish north coast.
The Giant's Causeway is about a 1 hour drive from the City. Tour companies across Belfast offer daily bus tours to the causeway and surrounding area. Check out Visit Belfast (the tourist information office opposite City Hall) where you will be able to book bus tour tickets to the Causeway.
A definite must see when visiting Northern Ireland!
National Trust Carrick-a-Rede
119a Whitepark RdAs Northern Ireland's treasure house of the past and the present, the Ulster Museum is home to a rich collection of art, history and natural sciences and is free to all visitors. Delve into the history of the people of the north of Ireland from earliest times to the present day, get face to face with dinosaurs and up close to the famous ancient Egyptian mummy, Takabuti and learn about how she came to arrive in Belfast in 1834.
The Ulster Museum is situated beside Queen's University Belfast and Botanic Gardens in the south side of the City.
Admission to the museum is free - perfect for a rainy day in Belfast!
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Ulster Museum
Botanic GardensAs Northern Ireland's treasure house of the past and the present, the Ulster Museum is home to a rich collection of art, history and natural sciences and is free to all visitors. Delve into the history of the people of the north of Ireland from earliest times to the present day, get face to face with dinosaurs and up close to the famous ancient Egyptian mummy, Takabuti and learn about how she came to arrive in Belfast in 1834.
The Ulster Museum is situated beside Queen's University Belfast and Botanic Gardens in the south side of the City.
Admission to the museum is free - perfect for a rainy day in Belfast!
Belfast Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Church of St. Anne, has stood for over 100 years as a place of Christian worship in the heart of Belfast.
Belfast Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Church of St. Anne, has stood for over 100 years as a place of Christian worship in the heart of Belfast.
The foundation stone of the Cathedral was laid in 1899 and the building itself, Romanesque in style, continued to grow over the years. The 40 metre on the historic stainless steel Spire of Hope was added in 2007. The Cathedral contains detailed mosaics by the sisters Gertrude and Margaret Martin, elaborately carved stonework by sculptors Rosamond Praeger, Morris Harding and Esmond Burton, beautiful stained glass windows and more.
Guided tours of the cathedral take place daily.
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St. Anne's katedral
Donegall Street
Belfast Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Church of St. Anne, has stood for over 100 years as a place of Christian worship in the heart of Belfast.
Belfast Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Church of St. Anne, has stood for over 100 years as a place of Christian worship in the heart of Belfast.
The foundation stone of the Cathedral was laid in 1899 and the building itself, Romanesque in style, continued to grow over the years. The 40 metre on the historic stainless steel Spire of Hope was added in 2007. The Cathedral contains detailed mosaics by the sisters Gertrude and Margaret Martin, elaborately carved stonework by sculptors Rosamond Praeger, Morris Harding and Esmond Burton, beautiful stained glass windows and more.
Guided tours of the cathedral take place daily.
Food scene
Located in the city centre and good for a quick breakfast or lunch. Popular with locals. Extensive menu and food is cheap. Try the Ulster Fry!
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Maggie Mays Belfast Cafe
50 Botanic AveLocated in the city centre and good for a quick breakfast or lunch. Popular with locals. Extensive menu and food is cheap. Try the Ulster Fry!
Popular spot for food for locals and students located on the busy Botanic Avenue. Serving good, honest, wholesome food. And it’s cheap! Try the Ulster Fry!
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Maggie Mays Belfast Cafe
50 Botanic AvePopular spot for food for locals and students located on the busy Botanic Avenue. Serving good, honest, wholesome food. And it’s cheap! Try the Ulster Fry!
Boojum stands for fresh, friendly and affordable food. Boojum is a great place for Mexican style food on the go. Huge portions and very tasty!
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Boojum
19-27 Chichester StreetBoojum stands for fresh, friendly and affordable food. Boojum is a great place for Mexican style food on the go. Huge portions and very tasty!
Boojum stands for fresh, friendly and affordable food. Boojum is a great place for Mexican style food on the go. Huge portions and very tasty!
Located on Botanic Avenue
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Boojum
19-27 Chichester StreetBoojum stands for fresh, friendly and affordable food. Boojum is a great place for Mexican style food on the go. Huge portions and very tasty!
Located on Botanic Avenue