Culture of Belfast. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Every historic landmark of Belfast has its own miraculous history, and the magnificent Grand Opera is no exception. The building was constructed at the end of the 19th century. This is one of the most beautiful and eye-catching architectural places of interest in the city. The Grand Opera suffered severe damage during the World War II years, the building was nearly destroyed. However, the landmark was fully restored later, and, nowadays, the gorgeous Victorian-style building looks nearly exactly as on its opening day.
Belfast is the administrative center and the largest port city of Northern Ireland. In terms of the number of population, Belfast is inferior to Dublin only out of all cities of the island. … Open
Belfast is not the absolute best choice for children's entertainment. But there are many places here where you can relax with the whole family. For example, in Let's Go Hydro. It will be … Open
You will find one of the main historic symbols of Belfast on Royal Square. This is Albert Memorial Tower . The beautiful tower with the clock was built in 1870 by the order of Queen Victoria. Albert Memorial Tower is named after the husband of the queen – Prince Albert. The eye-catching 35-meter tower is a marvelous example of the gothic style, and elegant sculptures only make it look even more beautiful. Some people consider Albert Memorial Tower a “relative” of the famous Tower of Pisa because of a small tilt of the former that appeared due to a mistake of builders and architects.
Today, Belfast cuisine combines English and Irish culinary traditions. The restaurant's menu will depend on the chef's preferences, and on which side of the "wall of the world" he is … Open
City tours, excursions and tickets in Belfast and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Belfast
♥ Cathedral of St. Patrick, Downpatrick, 33.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ St. Patrick and St. Colman’s Cathedral, Newry, 53.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Church of St. Mary, Newry, 54.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Cathedral of St. Patrick, Downpatrick, 33.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ St. Patrick and St. Colman’s Cathedral, Newry, 53.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Church of St. Mary, Newry, 54.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
Unique spots in Belfast and near
Dark Hedges
From the series “Fabulous Nooks of the World with Striking Colorful Shades”
Check on the map: Distance from Belfast center - 66.5 km.
Fans of walks along unusual fabulous places should go to the village of Armoy in Ireland. It is known to the whole world because of its surroundings. That’s a dark alley that resembles a frame from a horror movie. This natural tunnel of beech trees really looks very intimidating. An amazing story is associated with the alley. It was planted in the 18th century by the Stuart family that owned the land. A row of trees served as a natural entry into the territory of their estates. For more than 200 years, the old alley was greatly expanding. Now, trees are closely intertwined with each other. The place looks particularly impressive just after sunset. …
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Belfast
Landmarks of culture on Belfast map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Belfast. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Belfast: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Belfast. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!