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Belfast
A former industrial powerhouse with a troubled past, Belfast has pulled off a remarkable transformation into a hip party town.
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Belfast
The stunning, star-shaped Titanic Belfast is the city's number-one tourist draw. Standing majestically at the head of the slipway where the Titanic was…
Belfast
Belfast's classical Renaissance-style City Hall was built in fine, white Portland stone in 1906. Highlights of the free, 45-minute guided tour include the…
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You could spend hours browsing this state-of-the-art museum, but if you're pressed for time don't miss the Armada Room, with artefacts retrieved from the…
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There are not many historical monuments that you can enjoy while savouring a pint of Guinness, but the National Trust's Crown Liquor Saloon is one of them…
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The view from the summit of Cave Hill (368m) takes in the whole sprawl of the city, the docks, Belfast Lough and the Mourne Mountains – on a clear day you…
Belfast
The showpiece of Belfast's green oasis is Charles Lanyon's beautiful Palm House, built in 1839 and completed in 1852, with its birdcage dome, a…
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Guided tours of Belfast's notorious Crumlin Road Gaol take you from the tunnel beneath Crumlin Rd, built in 1850 to convey prisoners from the courthouse…
Belfast
Ireland's oldest continually operating market was built in 1896. This Victorian beauty hosts a Friday variety market (flowers, produce, meat, fish,…
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Best Neighborhoods
From cozy pubs to local grub, check out our list of the 5 best neighborhoods to visit in Belfast.
Read articleDay Trips
Ireland is a land of storytellers, talented musicians and impassioned songwriters. Discover what inspired them on these top day trips from Belfast.
Read articleTransportation
Belfast is a compact city that's easy to walk, but if you want to get around by Metro, Glider, bike or train, we've got all the info you need.
Read articleFree Things to Do
Save your pennies when visiting Belfast with these 10 free activities.
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