Belfast, Ireland

Belfast has a population of only 300,000 and is known as one of the great little cities in Europe.

When visiting in Belfast you will be given one of the warmest welcomes in Ireland. Here you will find a whole host of things to keep you and everyone in your party occupied; from great entertainment venues, superb shopping, fantastic sites to see, wonderful food, and every new year brings in a great new list of events to enjoy. Belfast Castle is a great place to visit, sits on Cave Hill and overlooks Belfast Laugh. Here you can look out onto the extraordinary views of Belfast, view the excellent gardens, have a taste of the fabulous food, and soak up the historical atmosphere of the whole place.

Belfast City Zoo is a great place to enjoy; it takes over a 50 acre plot on Cave Hill and accommodates over 100 rare and endangered animals. For evening entertainment you can take a trip to the Grand Opera House, located on Great Victoria Street, it is a historical Victorian landmark featuring great performances in the areas of theatre, musicals, opera, ballet, concerts and pantomime.

Belfast, the capital of Nothern Ireland

Belfast is not only the capital of Northern Ireland, but is also its largest city by a long way. More than a third of the province’s population lives within Belfast, and consequently due to this, there is a fast-paced bustle about the place that you will find almost nowhere else on the island.

It was transformed by the Industrial Revolution, and since it closely resembles Liverpool and Glasgow. With it, the Industrial Revolution brought about grandiose architecture and magnificent Victorian pubs. Famously known, Belfast’s docks are the home to where the Titanic was built. The city of Belfast is characterized by its numerous Victorian buildings, and also Donegall Square, which is packed full of stores and shops. During the week nights, Belfast has a ghost-like feel, with hardly anyone on its streets, however there is no doubt that Belfast still continues to thrive culturally, with its great music, theatres and visual arts; the traditional Irish culture is being rediscovered. The city boasts a massive arts festival, artworks on the waterfront and the new Odyssey Complex.