Top 5 Attractions in Belfast
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Top 5 Attractions in Belfast
Belfast is a historic city, nestled in the heart of Northern Ireland, and it remains the capital and the largest city in the region. For those who crave and love to explore, Belfast offers an endless array of amazing activities to do and numerous attractions to visit. Besides being where the Titanic ship was built, Belfast is also known for its turbulent past.
During the 20th century, the city underwent severe violence and unrest during The Troubles. But with time, Belfast has transformed into a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that offers ample incentive for visitors, regardless of interests.
If you’re planning to take a trip to Belfast, you can consider visiting the top 5 attractions that the city boasts of, by clicking on the link to book a private tour with Belfast Tours NI. It’s the best way to experience the city and learn more about its astounding and exciting history.
Top 5 Attractions in Belfast
International Wall
International Wall Mural and Falls Road: The “International Wall” sits close to Cupar Way on the Falls side and includes some murals on political themes, environmental issues, and features famous world figures.
Murals in Northern Ireland have become symbols of Northern Ireland, depicting the regions. with particular emphasis on strike leader Bobby Sands; murals of international solidarity with. Arguably the most well-known and easily identified mural is that of Bobby Sands, on the sidewall of Sinn Féin’s Falls Road office.
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Belfast Castle
Belfast Castle sits high above the city on Cave Hill, looking the very picture of baronial splendor (it’s built in the Scottish Baronial style, like the Queen’s house Balmoral).
There’s been a castle on this site since the 12th century, but this one dates from the 1860s. It was built by the 3rd Marquis of Donegall. It went wildly over budget and, as the Marquis’ fortunes had changed, nearly didn’t get finished at all today it’s a working castle, earning its keep with wedding receptions, conferences, an antique store, and an adventure playground. At the visitors center, you can find out all about the history of the Castle Hill site.
Top 5 Attractions in Belfast
Belfast City Hall
Belfast City Hall was built to commemorate the event of Belfast becoming a city, having been granted the status in 1888 by Queen Victoria in recognition of the contributions of Belfast in the industries of linen, rope, tobacco, engineering, and shipbuilding.
This imposing structure of Portland stone has a copper dome topping out at 173 feet high, as well as a statue of Queen Victoria celebrating her jubilee standing out front Many other statues and monuments can be found on the surrounding grounds, including the Thane Memorial for the victims of the Titanic sinking, which was expanded in 2012 to become the Titanic Memorial Garden.
Top 5 Attractions in Belfast
Peace Wall
The peace lines or peace walls are a series of separation barriers in Northern Ireland that separate predominantly Republican and Nationalist Catholic neighborhoods from predominantly Loyalist and Unionist Protestant neighborhoods.
The first peace wall or Peace lines were built in 1969, following the outbreak of the 1969 Northern Ireland riots and the Troubles They were built as temporary structures meant to last only six months, but due to their effective nature, they have become wider, longer and more permanent.
Top Attractions in Belfast – Top 5 Attractions in Belfast
Titanic Museum
Titanic Belfast is a visitor attraction opened in 2012, 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. It tells the stories of the Titanic, which hit an iceberg and sank during her maiden voyage in 1912, and her sister ships RMS Olympic and HMHS Britannic.
The building contains more than 12,000 square meters (130,000 sq ft) of floor space, most of which is occupied by a series of galleries, private function rooms, and community facilities, plus the addition of Hickson’s Point destination bar in March 2018.
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Join us on the Private Belfast Tours and Top Northern Ireland attractions for a full coastal adventure and travel along the spectacular North Antrim coastal route. The Antrim Coast Road is widely agreed to be one of the finest stretches of road anywhere in the world. The road hugs the coastline giving incredible seaside views, passing unspoiled beaches, and sheltering under rugged cliffs.
Marvel at the gorgeous Glens of Antrim and the unpredictable Irish Sea as you travel the North Antrim Coast, stopping in villages steeped in history and folklore. For an additional thrill, cross the Rope Bridge, if you dare!
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