Belfast City
Belfast, a city of 300,000, is the capital of Northern Ireland and one of the great little cities of Europe. With an investment in peace well underway, this up-and-coming city takes its place on stage to offer tourists one of the warmest welcomes in Ireland.
Here, the visitor can find new hotels, world-class entertainment venues, superb sightseeing and shopping, wonderful food, and a year-round program of events.
Belfast City Hall
Donegall Square is the location for this Edwardian (1906) edifice of Portland stone,
considered one of the finest Renaissance buildings in Europe. Home of the City Council, the interior boasts fantastic marble dome, grand staircase, and main entrance.
A mural of Belfast's industrial heritage by local artist John Luke and the original Charter of Belfast (1613) are among its many attractions. The statue-filled grounds are a haven for the city's sun-bathers in summertime.
St Anne’s Cathedral
You'll spot the Neo-Romanesque façade of this cathedral long before you step up to the door. Inside you'll find lots of splendid marble and some impressively enormous mosaics.