Pubs,
clubs and restaurants are being developed all around he city and a massive
development of the Lagan River is helping to return the city to its former
glory.
New hotels have been built to cater for the ever-growing number of tourists
from Europe and the United States.
Belfast boasts many fine buildings of architectural note such as the Parliament
Buildings at Stormont, The Queens University Buildings, Belfast City Hall
and Belfast Castle to name but a few.
Belfast
is located in the North East of Ireland and its history is in many ways connected
to its location at the mouth of the River Lagan and Belfast Lough.
Overlooked by the Castlereagh Hills to the east and the Cavehill to the north
the city has been for the last 150 years an industrial centre of the highest
standard
Perhaps
one of the most well known achievements of the Belfast Shipyards was the construction
of the famous but ultimately ill-fated ship Titanic.
Belfast is currently enjoying something of a revival in its fortunes after
many years of political strife.
Things
to Do
Coach Tours; Cycling; Golf; Horse Racing; Genealogy; Museums; Libraries;
Shopping; Belfast Market; Historic Castles and Building Tours
Places of Interest
Belfast Castle; Stormont Buildings; Belfast City Hall; Queen's University;
Linenhall Library; Waterfront Hall; Odyssey Building
Day
Trips
Belfast is well located to service day trip to the North Antrim Coast and
the beautiful Mourne Mountains of County Down.
Short day trips are also available for the Belfast City Bus Tour.
