belfast historic attractions
There are plenty of historic attractions in belfast to suit all tastes. Take a tour with the experts around the city, wander through the historical cathedral quarter, visit the castle or do any of the things listed below.
Belfast Castle
Antrim Road,
Belfast, BT15 5GR
Tel: (028) 9077 6925
Web: www.belfastcastle.co.uk
Located 3.5 miles north of the city centre.
Belfast City Hall
Donegall Square,
Belfast.
Tel: (028) 9027 0456
Take a 3 hour tour of this fine example of Classic Renaissance architecture. Tour times vary, so you are advised to phone ahead. Click on the link to find out more.
Belfast Botanic Gardens
Stranmillis or University Road, Belfast
Tel: (028) 9032 4902.
Located beside Queen's University, the Botanic Gardens have provided sanctuary for Belfast's residents since 1827. It contains an assortment of tropical plants, with the Palm House a magnificent centerpiece.
Linenhall Library
17 Donegall Square North, Belfast.
Tel: (028) 9032 1707
Web: www.linenhall.com
The Linenhall is a unique institution and is the oldest subscribing library in Ireland. It is open to the public.
Queens University Visitors' Centre
University Road, Belfast.
Tel: (028) 9033 5252
Web: www.qub.ac.uk/vcentre
Ulster Museum
Stranmillis Road, Belfast.
Tel: (028) 9038 3000
A museum tracking the history of Ireland, from pre-historic times to now. Click on the link to find out more.
Whowhatwherewhenwhy - W5
@ Odyssey, 2 Queen's Quay,
Belfast, BT3 9QQ.
Tel: (028) 9046 7700
Web:www.w5online.co.uk
Located at the Odyssey complex, Irelands first purpose-built interactive exhibits for all ages. Click on the link to find out more.
Giant's Causeway
Tel: (028) 2073 1855
Web: www.causewaycoastandglens.com
If ever you need proof of man's insignificance in comparison to the power of nature, then these basalt rocks, formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago, is it. Legend has it that it was built by the giant Fionn McCumhaill, who was in love with a Scottish giantess on a nearby island. Whatever mystical or geological forces were at play, this is an awe-inspiring creation.
