The city of Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland, which is located in a magnificent location near the coast of the Irish Sea. In the Bronze Age, human communities were concentrated in Belfast. They left behind a lot of mysteries and majestic buildings. For a long time, Belfast was considered a raw materials appendage of Scotland and England, until that time, until it acquired the official status of a city in the 19th century.
Today, the capital of Northern Ireland is a small cozy city where you can get acquainted with the culture and history of the whole country. Local residents prefer to travel by their own cars, although comfortable, large buses drive around the city.
If you are staying in the center of the town - Belfast, you can start sightseeing from the Town Hall, which is located on Donegall Square. Nearby is the city library. It contains historical monuments of Irish culture, old manuscripts and scrolls.
To the north of this place is the oldest street in Belfast. During World War II, it was completely destroyed and rebuilt.again. That is why, it is possible to fully feel the spirit of dilapidated Ireland only in a few bars that managed to survive during the bombing.
To those who are interested in cultural recreation, there is a road to the Opera House, which has also been reconstructed more than once. You can learn more about the history of Belfast at the Ulster Museum. This museum is dedicated to the history of Ulster and Irish culture. Also worth a visit is the Belfast Titanic Memorial Museum, which was built on the site of the shipyard where the Titanic was launched. Be sure to walk along the royal bridge in the evening, when the lanterns light up on it and the surroundings are overshadowed by a very beautiful illumination.
Beyond the city's outskirts, it is possible to visit the Belfast Fortress, from which, according to legend, the construction of a small town began. The capital of Northern Ireland is also famous for its own unique natural monument - the so-called "road of the giants", which is included in the Historical Heritage Fund.
Many years ago, near the coast of Antrim, there was a volcano that left a memory of itself in the form of a large number of bas alt columns. Scientists calculate their age - it is about 10 million years.
The leading among the extraordinary architectural memorials of Belfast is the Royal Liquor Salon, which is distinguished by a great deal of extravagance. The liquor salon is decorated with tiles, glass mosaics, furnished with expensive woods and is considered a representative of the styleeclecticism.
The capital of Northern Ireland is rich in numerous markets. One of the largest markets, "George's Market" is the largest bazaar in Northern Ireland. Here you can buy anything: souvenirs, clothes, and food. Shopping enthusiasts can visit the College Street and Dublin Road shopping centers, they can also go to the Smithfield Bazaar - in this market you can buy something in memory of Belfast and such a beautiful country as Northern Ireland. The capital city of Belfast is an excellent developing city that attracts more and more tourists every year.
