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13 July 2019

Belfast Northern Ireland

Belfast City Hall

Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland in Ulster Province.


Queen's University opened in 1849 and offers over 300 degree programmes.. The architecture is stunning.



The Titanic Belfast site is worth a visit. In addition to the story inside, visitors see the original launch site of RMS Titanic and other ships of the White Star Line.






One of Belfast's famous authors, was C. S. Lewis--there's a statue in his honour.




This looks like a fun way to get around the city. The "bike" holds up to 15 people and it does require pedal power.


This 1820s Victorian Pub, The Crown Bar, is famous for gas lamps, etched glass, and carved-mahogany booths. It's located at 46 Great Victoria Street.



Crown Bar, Belfast

The Europa Hotel is Europe's most bombed hotel. It was damaged 33 times by bombs between 1970 and 1994. U.S. President Bill Clinton stayed here in 1995 and 1998.


Europa Hotel Belfast/ Geoff Sutton 2019

The Grand Opera House is a theatre at 2-4 Great Victoria Street, Belfast. It opened 23 December 1895.

Grand Opera House Belfast/ Geoff Sutton 2019
Presbyterian Assembly Buildings-- a gothic structure styled like a Scottish baronial castle.


Presbyterian Assembly Buildings Belfast