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| Belfast Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Nicks Warehouse at Night Nicks Warehouse at Night Chris Hill Although Belfast was mostly associated with an inter-denomiational conflict between Catholics and Protestants for over thirty years from the late 1960's, an ongoing peace process between the two camps, not only in Belfast but throughout Northern Ireland, shows it is now more a city of hope, than of despair. It is a vibrant city with a rich history. It dates back to the Middle Ages and though it was bombed severely in World War II, there’s still a great heritage. It must not be forgotten yhat one of the last great oceangoing liners, Titanic, was built here in the world famous Belfast Shipyard, the city's prime was in the 19th century and there are still a lot of impressive buildings from that era, but on the whole it’s really a modern city. __________Sights Edit This Falls Road Murals Falls Road Murals Sarah Display all or display just: Churches Graves and Cemeteries Hotspots Museums Parks and Gardens Parks, Gardens and Zoos Public Buildings Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Sight] Malones House Edit This This Georgian mansion, built during the 1820’s has views over one of the most attractive landscapes in Belfast, the Lagan Valley. The last resident of the house, William Barnett presented it to Belfast in 1946. type: Public Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] address: Barnett Demesne tel: (028) 9068 1246 The Spires Conference Centre Edit This One of Belfast’s most attractive buildings, the centre which was built in 1905, and refurbished in 1992, boasts magnificent stain glass windows and excellent conference facilities. It also has a designer shopping area and cafes, well worth a visit. type: Public Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] address: Wellington Street tel: (028) 9032 2284 Knockbreda Parish Church Edit This Desigend by Richard Castle, the leading Irish architect of the day and consecrated in 1737. The chancel by Sir Thomas Drew was added in 1883. Interesting monuments in the graveyard include a unique group of large 18th century mausolea. type: Churches World66 rating: [rate it] address: Church Road, Newtownbreda Ulster Folk & Transport Museum Edit This The Ulster Folk and Transport museum illustrates the past lives of the people of Northern Ireland. You get the opportunity to visit a typical Ulster town from the early 1900’s. The museum is well worth a visit to experience by-gone lifestyles and taste the history of the province. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: 7 miles East of Belfast tel: (028) 9042 8428 Belfast Castle Edit This On the slopes of Cave Hill , is a great place to sample excellent cuisine, historical atmosphere and beautiful gardens. It's the start of some superb scenic walks. Belfast Castle is a beautiful Scottish Baronial castle, which is set on the side of Belfasts Cave Hill, 40 ft above sea level. Beautiful theme gardens, way marked walks and Heritage Centre. Open daily with free admission, the castle sits on the well known site of Cave Hill, overlooking Belfast Lough.Tours will take place only when there is not a function being held in the castle and groups should be of twenty to fifty more.. type: Public Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] address: Cave Hill tel: (028) 90776925 Harland and Wolff Edit This Harland and Wolff, once formed the backbone of Belfasts' Industrial Base, employing up to tens of thousands of people. Perhaps the most famous ship built there was the Titanic. Samson and Goliath - the shipyards most famous cranes can be seen from points all over Belfast, each has a capacity of 840 tonnes and would dwarf London Bridge. The shipyard is not open to the public but the major points can bee seen clearly from Victoria Park (off the Sydenham Bypass). type: Graves and Cemeteries World66 rating: [rate it] address: Queen's Road url: www.harland-wolff.com Belfast City Hall Edit This From all over the city you can see the dome of this neoclassical building. Finished in 1906 to commemorate Belfast getting the status of City in 1888 assigned by Queen Victoria. The hall, which is an Edwardian masterpiece, was made of Portland Stone, and is not just the home of the City Council but also the front lawn is a haven for sun worshippers during the summer months. The Dome is 173 feet high, covered with copper and crowned with stone lantern. type: Public Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] address: Donegall Square tel: (028) 90270456 St Anne's Cathedral Edit This Belfast Cathedral is an imposing Hiberno-Romanesque monument to persistence - it was partly completed and opened in the 1890's and finished nearly a century later! The awe-inspiring baptistry is by local architect WH Lynn, the angel heads of the front by Rosamund Praeger and the mosaics by Gertrude Stein. Don't miss the very welcoming atmosphere of the place, especially during a choral service. The Cathedral has impressive stained glass windows, and figures of Courage, Agriculture, and Justice. Look out for the four Archangels around the nave, Michael, Gabriel, Uriel and more.. type: Churches World66 rating: [rate it] address: Donegall Street tel: (028) 90328332 Sir Thomas and Lady Dickson Park Edit This This park is one of Belfast's most popular places for quiet relaxation and recreation. It has fine expanses of rolling lawns and meadows, mature specimen trees, copse and woodland, horticultural features and roses in season. Situated on the southern outskirts of the city, it covers 128 acres. Other attractions include the Japanese Garden, a walled garden and ornamental trees. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] address: Upper Malone Road Crown Liquor Saloon Edit This One of Northern Ireland’s most famous pubs, the Crown is extravagantly decorated with a Victorian exterior and ‘intoxicating’ interior, making it one of the National Trust’s most valued treasures. type: Public Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] address: Great Victoria Street tel: (028) 9024 9476 Cave Hill Edit This Cave Hill dominates the skyline looking north-west out of Belfast. It is the largest area of continuous open space in Belfast. The grounds enclose the magnificent Belfast Castle with the Zoological Gardens nearby. Parts of the Park have been designated as nature reserves and there are many marked foot-paths throughout the area. Spectacular views of Belfast can be seen from this high point. The caves that give the hill its name are probably man-made, there are five in total but most are inaccessible. They may have been early iron mines. There is ample car parking at the park and more.. type: Parks and Gardens World66 rating: [rate it] address: Off Antrim Road Botanic Gardens Edit This Well-tended gardens (dated 1827), just a short distance from the Queen's University and the Golden Mile area. The centrepiece is the beautiful Palm House with its curvilinear glass construction, built between 1839 and 1852. Also situated here is the Tropical Ravine. type: Parks and Gardens World66 rating: [rate it] Ulster Museum Edit This Statue of Lord Kelvin - Botanic Gardens, near Ulster Museum Statue of Lord Kelvin - Botanic Gardens, near Ulster Museum photo by: Maree Conway Address: Stranmillis Road. This national museum is noted for its collections of Irish art, history, natural sciences and archaeology. Early Ireland gallery (10,000 BC-1,500 BC). Treasures from the Spanish Armada. Shop, cafe, wheelchair access. Parking on request. Galleries start to close at 4.50 pm. The Museum's remarkable permanent collection of Irish, British, European and American art is complemented by major exhibitions in the newly-refurbished premier temporary exhibitions gallery and other spaces. Running through most of 2000 are. Don't miss the work of more.. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] tel: (028) 90383000 Queen’s University Edit This Northern Ireland's most prestigious university built in 1845 - 1849 and designed by Charles Lanyon. The Main building leads to a fantastic quadrangle area. type: Public Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] address: University Road tel: (028) 9033 5252 Belfast Zoo Edit This Belfast zoo is set in a fifty acre site on the slopes of Cave Hill overlooking spectacular views of Belfast Lough and County Down. More than 100 species of rare and endangered animals are housed in modern enclosures, which replicate their natural habitat. The zoo houses a huge collection of exotic and endangered species including Lions, Tigers, Elephant, Giraffe, Spectacled bears, monkeys, gorillas, underwater viewing of Sealions and Penguins and many more. Restaurant, souvenir shop, free disabled access and hire of mobility scooters. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] address: Antrim Road, Newtownabbey tel: (028) 90776277 Parliament Buildings Edit This Parliment Buiding in Belfast Parliment Buiding in Belfast photo by: Genevieve Price The former Parliament buildings of Northern Ireland have an impressive hilltop location. A statue to Lord Carson stands at the bottom of the mile long avenue. Stormont is now home to the new Northern Ireland Assembly. Adjacent to Parliment Buildings is Stormont Castle which now serves as the Belfast Headquarters of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Neither of these buildings is open to the public, but the surrounding park areas are an excellent family attraction and include a newly designed childrens' play area. type: Public Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] address: Stormont Castlereagh Presbyterian Church Edit This This Greek Revival church was designed by John Millar and built in 1834-5. " Ionic portico in antis adapted from the internal colonnade of the temple of Bassae, surmounted by an elongated version of the monument to Lysicrates " ( Williams). type: Churches World66 rating: [rate it] address: 79 Church Road Royal Ulster Constabulary Museum Edit This This museum includes displays of uniforms and equipment, photographs and memorabilia relating to the Irish Constabulary since its formation in 1822. The 'Royal' prefix was added in 1867 and in 1922 the Royal Ulster Constabulary was created. Open 10am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Knock Road tel: (028) 90650222 Linenhall Library Edit This The Linenhall library in Belfast is one of the oldest subscription libraries in the UK. It is accessible to all members of the public. It has a rich history dating back to 1788 when it was known as the White Linen Hall. It specialises in Irish and Local studies and is popular with scholars and genealogy enthusiasts. type: Public Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] address: 17 Donegall Square North tel: (028) 9032 1707 Albert Memorial Clock Edit This The clock leans 1.25metres off the vertical as it was built on reclaimed land*, but work is underway to correct this. The tower is 35 metres tall and centres around Prince Albert, Victoria's consort. Crowned lions holding shields and floral decoration surround the clock itself. *That is the truth of it, but the tour guides like to tell you that the tilt was induced by the local ladies of the night leaning on the tower while waiting for customers. type: Public Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] address: Victoria Street (1863, WJ Barre) Belfast Public Library Edit This The library, as with any is used by borrowers and browsers who may be kept busy for hours sifting through the many floors of books that can be found in the distinctive sandstone building. type: Public Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] address: Royal Avenue tel: (028) 9024 3233 Stormont Presbyterian Church Edit This The Architect for this church, errected 1950-55, was Thomas T Huston. built of reconstructed stone in a plain Romanesque style. Roasamond Praeger carved the stone font. type: Churches World66 rating: [rate it] address: 618 Upper Newtownards Road Saint Brigids Church Edit This Deisgned in 1994 by Kennedy Fitzgerald & Associates. Fundamentally a simple hall with the roof as a canopy pulling together the other surrounding elements of church activity. The new building ( replacing that of 1893 ) won both British and Irish architectural awards. type: Churches World66 rating: [rate it] address: 42 Derryvolgie Avenue Saint Marks Church Edit This Designed by William Butterfield of London 1876-78. This imposing building has a tall, square belfry. The church is built of red Dundonald sandstone with banding. CS Lewis was baptised in St. Mark's. type: Churches World66 rating: [rate it] address: Holywood Road Sinclair Seamen's Church Edit This has an interior maritime theme and is a tribute to the city's seafaring traditions with a friendly congregation. Although dating from 1857, the interior of this Venetian style harbourside church was refurbished on a maritime theme and is continued as a gleaming tribute to the city's seafaring traditions by a friendly congregation. Don't miss the stained glass, the bell from HMS Hood and the lifeboat shape collection boxes. Next door is the Belfast Harbour Commissioners Office, an imposing Victorian block open to the public for functions and by arrangement only. type: Churches World66 rating: [rate it] address: Corporation Square Saint Thomass Church Edit This A high Victorian church ( 1870 ) of white Scrabo stone with red bandings, mainly in the early French Gothic style. Extended in 1888. Designed by John Lanyon of Lanyon, Lynn & Lanyon. type: Churches World66 rating: [rate it] address: Eglantine Avenue Royal Ulster Rifles Museum Edit This Uniforms and memorabilia dating back to 1793 are on display. The museum is open 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm - 4pm, Monday to Friday. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: 5 Waring Street tel: (028) 9023 2086 Fernhill House - The Peoples’ Museum Edit This A museum created to tell the story of Belfast’s Shankill district, illustrated and narrated by those who lived there. The museum has displays which illustrate the Shankill story, Home Rule and the World Wars. Open 10am - 4pm, Monday to Saturday and 1pm - 4pm Sunday. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Glencairn Park tel: (028) 90715599 ::::::::::History Edit This The name Belfast derives from 'beal feirste' in Irish, which means as much as 'mouth of the sandpit' - and is first mentioned in the 15th century. The settlement itself originated from a castle build around 1177 by John the Courcy. It was always second to Carrick-fregus, another castle build by the same baron. Belfast's history really starts in 1603, when the castle and the lands of Belfast came into the possession of Sir Arthur Chicester, Governor of Carrickfergus, who planted the land with settlers from Devon and Scotland. Ten years later Belfast was granted corporation status, with the right to send members to the parliament at Westminster. In the 17th century there was an influx of Hugenot immigrants seeking refuge from religious persecution in France. Industrialisation began for Belfast in the 18th century with the linen-trade. This gradually made place for cotton in the next century. In this century Belfast rocketeered from barely 9000 to 300.000 inhabitants. One of the most impressive sights of Belfast is the Harland & Wolff shipyard with it’s 2 giant cranes; it’s still the greatest shipyard in Great Britain. The prosperity brought by shipping and industry is still reflected in the impressive buildings from that era. Though the heydays of the wharves lay in the 19th century, this did not prevent Belfast from expanding in the 20th century. Belfast is still not a very big town, just over half a million inhabitants, but it’s by far the biggest town in Northern Ireland. :::::::::Day Trips Edit This ireland ireland dalek 919 age 9 This month [November 2004] Divis Mountain and a large section of Black Mountain, just outside Belfast have been bought by the National Trust. The area would seem to be ideal for walking. ::::::::::Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This Ponies Power Ponies Power Greg McCann Display all or display just: Bars & Cafes Casinos Clubs and dancing Nightclubs & Dancing Pubs Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Entertainment place] McHugh’s Bar & Restaurant Edit This This bar is open daily and offers live entertainment from Thurs-Sat, which features top entertainment and attracts crowds of locals and visitors with bands playing a wide range of music styles. type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 29-31 Queen Square tel: (028) 9024 7830 White’s Tavern Edit This This pub founded in 1630 retains the spirit of a by-gone age. Situated in its aptly named cobbled lane, this public house is a hidden treasure in the heart of the city. With its homely feeling and you will return time and time again. type: Casinos World66 rating: [rate it] address: 2-4 Winecellar Entry tel: (028) 9024 3080 Benedicts Edit This Situated at the top end of the golden mile, Benedicts 'fun pub' has proven popular with the over 25s, providing entertainment to 1 am at the weekends. A blend of Disco and live bands provide the punters with a multitude of variety to choose from. type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 7-21 Bradbury Place, Shaftesbury Square email: info@benedictshotel.co.uk tel: (028) 9059 1999 The Edge Bar & Restaurant Edit This The Edge is open daily and provides regular entertainment. It boasts a well designed and stylist café bar and restaurant near the Hilton Hotel, overlooking the River Lagan. type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: May’s Meadow, Laganbank Road tel: (028) 9023 5666 Apartment Edit This Apartment is a relatively recent addition to Belfast. Serving a variety of styles of food and drink in a contemporary and stylish interior it looks set to establish itself quickly as one of Belfast's places to be seen. type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Donegal Square West url: www.apartmentbelfast.com tel: (028) 9050 9777 Limelight & Katy Daly’s Edit This There's a new part added on the spring and airbrake in which many bands play. type: Pubs World66 rating: [rate it] address: Ormeau Ave tel: (028) 9027 8876 Monico Bars Edit This Located in the heart of the busy shopping area, this bar has a range of spacious lounges for you to relax and enjoy the atmosphere.with a fantastic bar manager in "dee", this is a truely great bar. type: Casinos World66 rating: [rate it] address: 17 Lombard Street tel: (028) 9032 3211 Laverys Edit This Ponies Power Ponies Power photo by: Greg McCann Lavery's is the longest established family run bar in Belfast, and has been at the heart of local culture for nearly 100 years. With four bars under one roof no other pub can offer the same diversity in character, craic and entertainment. On the ground floor the public bar offers a traditional taste of Belfast with daily carvery lunch, ideal background music and all major sporting events covered. The banter is warm and friendly, and the atmosphere is cosy and relaxed. The Back Bar is also situated on the ground floor but is a mecca for all things alternative and underground. more.. type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: 12-16 Bradbury Place url: www.lavs.co.uk tel: (028) 9087 1100/1106 zipcode: bt7 1rs email: gregz@lavs.co.uk ClosingTime: 2am Manhattan Edit This Known as the M-Club the Manhattan plays host to vast amounts of club and dance enthusiasts or enjoy one of their special theme nights, their favourite being 70’s theme on a Friday night. type: Casinos World66 rating: [rate it] address: Shaftsbury Square tel: (028) 9027 8876 The Bodega Bar Edit This Open from Monday to Friday, the Bodega bar in the city centre offers quality pub grub in comfortable surroundings in a slightly Spanish feel. type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 4 Callender Street tel: (028) 9024 3177 The Fly Edit This The recently extended Fly is an alternative mecca for young professionals and a firm favourite among Belfast’s elite. type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Lower Crescent url: www.theflybar.com tel: (028) 9023 5666 Thomson’s Garage Edit This A happening and vibrant club for the young people of Belfast, Thomson’s Garage hosts international DJs and is one of the most popular club venues in town. type: Nightclubs & Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Patterson’s Place, Donegall Sq. East tel: (028) 9033 2526 The Botanic Inn Edit This Recently refurbished to an open plan style, the 'Bot' on the Malone Road is a happening place with good food, good service and friendly staff. The ground floor traditional pub manages live entertainment, pub grub and its famous Sunday Carvery. The Record Club is a popular spot for students taking a break from the studies, playing a mixture of young and old tunes. type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 23-27 Malone Road tel: (028) 9066 0460 Milk Edit This Milk is one of Belfast’s newest and most exciting clubs. Check out their web-site for club listings and other information ranging from DJ’s to comments from visitors to the club. type: Nightclubs & Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Tomb Street url: www.clubmilk.com tel: (028) 9027 8876 The Fly Edit This The Fly, located near the Botanic area is a lively spot for young people. The night club if theme around flies, with huge metal flies and spiders hanging from the roof and stairwell. type: Nightclubs & Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Lower Crescent tel: (028) 9027 8876 Madison’s Edit This The trendy night club is renowned for it’s mixed dance music at the weekend and live music in the Bistro on Thursdays and Sundays. type: Nightclubs & Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: 59-63 Botanic Avenue tel: (028) 9027 8876 The Empire Edit This The Empire music hall, as it is known hosts a variety of different evenings from comedy on Tuesday night to Irish themes on Thursday nights. The Empire is renowned for comedy and it is where Northern Irish comedian Patrick Kielty had his first break. type: Nightclubs & Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Botanic Ave tel: (028) 9027 8876 Bittle’s Bar Edit This This rather interesting triangular shaped building is decorated with gilded shamrocks. It specialises in traditional food such as sausages & champ or Irish Stew. type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 70 Upper Church Lane tel: (028) 9031 1088 Cutters Wharf Edit This Situated on the banks of the river Lagan it is an ideal location. Inside the bar is modernly decorated or you can relax in the large courtyard during the summer months. Pub quiz every wednesday @ 10pm with a chance to win a minimum cash prize of £125 @ our very own "Take Your Pick!" Live entertainment on a Friday & Saturday night, every weekend starting @ 10.30pm type: Pubs World66 rating: [rate it] address: Lockview Road, Stranmillis tel: (028) 9080 5100 ClosingTime: Sun - Tue: 12:00am Wed - Sat: 01:00 am url: www.cuttersrivergrill.com email: info@cuttersrivergrill.com Robinsons Edit This One of Belfast’s best known bars, situated on the golden mile area, combines six pubs under one roof and was recently awarded Northern Ireland’s music pub of the year award. type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 38-42 Great Victoria Street tel: (028) 9024 7447 The Morning Star Edit This This historically listed pub has a menu which features traditional Irish as well as the more unusual such as crocodile. Originally a coaching house, this pub boasts winner of the British Airways Best Pub Food Award as well as being the runner-up in All Ireland Seafood Pub of the year and a Member of the Taste of Ulster. type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 17-19 Pottinger's Entry tel: (028) 9032 5986 Kitchen Bar Edit This This traditional Irish bar dating 1859 offers traditional Irish music with a friendly crowd. type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 16-18 Victoria Square tel: (028) 9032 4901 The Crown Liquor Saloon Edit This Owned by the National Trust, the Crown bar is one of the jewels in Belfasts entertainment sector. Located opposite the newly refurbished Grand Opera House, the Crown has the most perfectly preserved Victorian pub interior in the province. type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 42 Great Victoria Street tel: (028) 9024 9476 Morrison’s Spirit Grocers Edit This This bar located near the city centre attracts a mixture of students, journalists and business people all enjoying the good beer, entertainment - known in Belfast as the ‘craic’ type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 21 Bedford Street tel: (028) 9024 8458 Rotterdam Bar Edit This Open daily this bar is renowned for it’s Irish Folk music sessions on Sundays and Tuesdays. During summer it attracts large crowds through live music sessions, although during winter customers prefer to relax beside the fire whilst enjoying the music. type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Pilot Street tel: (028) 9074 6021 Dempseys Terrace Edit This Dempseys is a 'House of Pubs' with a combination of Loft niteclub and traditional Belfast pub culture. A great place to experience The banter and 'Craic'. Live Music Dancing nightly until 1:30 am. Atmosphere and dress stylishly casual. type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 45-49 Dublin Road tel: (028) 9023 4000 Strike Four Edit This Located in the bustle of the city centre between The Ulster Hall and UGC cinema, Belfast's premier sports themed bar and restaurant has quickly established itself as a favourite among locals and visiting tourists. type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 35 Bedford Street tel: (028) 9023 8238 The Blackthorn Edit This This small Belfast Pub pulses with the with the warm heart of the city and its people. A workingmans pub, its wooden chairs and stools are filled with an electic mix of dockers, journalists, accountants and warehousemen reminising about the days events. type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 3 Skipper Street tel: (028) 9032 8032 Madison’s Edit This This bar hosts live entertainment in the café bar Thursday-Sunday nights, and there is an extensive wine and cocktail menu to choose from whilst you are being entertained. type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 59-63 Botanic Avenue tel: (028) 9033 0040 Queens Café Bar Edit This This café bar which has recently been refurbished is known as one of the trendiest places to eat, located in the heart of Belfast’s city centre. The Queen’s Café bar opens Monday - Wednesday 11.30am - 9pm and Thursday- Saturday 11.30am-11pm. type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Queen’s Arcade tel: (028) 9032 1347 Kelly’s Cellars Edit This Established in 1720, Kelly's Cellars is a reminder of how pubs used to be. An unpretentious drinking mans' pub, Kelly offers nothing to distract a man from his pint. A constantly changing panorama of Belfast life, there's never a dull moment in Kellys. type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 30 Bank Street tel: (028) 9032 4835 The Duke of York Edit This Once in the heart of the city's newspaper district, the Duke of York is filled with the paraphernalia of the printers trade. Small wooden snugs lend intimacy and privacy to the atmosphere, while a series of brass horsehoes set into the cobble stoned entry commemorate the many nameless drays who once travelled amongst the narrow entries to deliver beer to the thirsty customers. type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 11 Commercial Court tel: (028) 9024 1062 The Garrick Edit This At the heart of the city's commercial core, the Garrick has recently been restored, retaining its cosy, welcoming ambience from a time when the nearby streets were the citys Bohemian quarter. Now owned by a sports fan the pubs walls are decorated with portraits of golfing heros, including Irelands own fairway legend Fred Daly. type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 11 Montgomery Street tel: (028) 9032 1984 Maddens Edit This Small and busy, the pub hums with the rhythms of Celtic life, rarely does an evening go by when someone does not produce a guitar for a session filled with ancient melodies. Once inside Maddens, the modern industrial city outside suddenly seems very far away. type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Berry Street, Smithfield tel: (028) 9024 4114 ___________Things to do Edit This Contributors April 24, 2005 new by hpharmsen [Add Activity] Rosa Marasco Edit This Take a black taxi tour (tel 90642264) to the Shankill and Falls roads to see the beatuful political murals of the Troubles. type: Trekking World66 rating: [rate it] |
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Belfast (in gaelico irlandese Béal Feirste) è una città del Regno Unito. È la città più grande nonché capitale dell'Irlanda del Nord ed è la seconda città in ordine di grandezza dell'isola irlandese. Circa 277.391 abitanti vivono nella città, 550mila persone nell'area della Greater Belfast.
[modifica] GeografiaLa città è situata sul Belfast Lough, una profonda insenatura naturale ideale per il commercio marittimo che è stata la ricchezza della città in passato, e vicino all'estuario del fiume Lagan. Belfast è fiancheggiata da lunghe catene collinose: le Holywood Hills a sud e le Antrim Hills a nord. Il nome Belfast deriva dal gaelico irlandese Beal Feirste, ossia l'estuario del Farset, il fiume su cui la città è stata costruita. Sorprendentemente il fiume Farset col tempo è stato superato in importanza dal fiume Lagan. Oggi il Farset langue sotto la High Street mentre Bridge Street indica il posto dove un tempo esisteva il ponte sul Farset.
[modifica] StoriaBenché siano state rinvenute tracce di occupazione risalenti all'età della Pietra e all'età del Bronzo, le origini della città vengono fatte risalire al 1177, data di costruzione di un castello normanno. Fu conquistata dagli inglesi nel XVI secolo, la città ricevette lo statuto di annessione nel 1613. Ebbe allora inizio l'immigrazione di protestanti (soprattutto scozzesi presbiteriani) per incoraggiamento della Corona. Gli ugonotti, esuli dalla Francia, vi arrivarono verso la fine del XVII secolo; a loro si deve lo sviluppo dell'industria del lino e quindi dell'industria tessile. L'espansione del porto, alla fine del XVIII secolo, diede il via all'attività cantieristica navale su vasta scala. Fu eletta capitale dell'Irlanda del Nord nel 1920. Belfast ha conosciuto dei periodi bui durante il conflitto nordirlandese che ha travolto l'Ulster dalla fine degli anni 60. Ma grazie alla fase di pacificazione degli anni recenti ha conosciuto un discreto sviluppo. Il lungofiume è stato rigenerato e buona parte del centro è stato pedonalizzato.
[modifica] EconomiaÉ il maggiore porto dell'Irlanda del Nord, sede di importanti cantieri navali britannici e di stabilimenti specializzati in vari settori industriali: tessile (in particolare, produzione di lino), alimentare, aeronautico, delle armi, del tabacco. Attivo centro commerciale, la città è importatrice di petrolio, cereali, carbone, prodotti chimici, ferro, acciaio, ed esporta soprattutto sapone, prodotti di tipo alimentare e tessile.
[modifica] CulturaLa città è famosa per i murales che riflettono l'appartenenza politica e religiosa delle due comunità : cattolica e protestante. La Shankill Road è quasi interamente abitata da protestanti e i murales riflettono la fedeltà di parte degli abitanti alla corona britannica o il sostegno a gruppi paramilitari protestanti. I murales dei quartieri quasi interamente cattolici come Falls Road hanno come tema l'Irlanda unita,l'esercito repubblicano irlandese o temi del folklore e della lingua irlandese
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