Northern Ireland · City Guide
Belfast
Belfast is one of Europe's most remarkable urban transformation stories, a city that has reinvented itself from the conflicts of the 20th century into a vibrant, welcoming and genuinely exciting cultural destination. From the world class Titanic Belfast museum and the Cathedral Quarter's excellent dining and bar scene to the murals of the Falls and Shankill Roads and the stunning Giant's Causeway 90 minutes north, Belfast rewards every visitor with more than they anticipated.
Elect's take
"Belfast has surprised me more completely than almost any city I have visited. The combination of the extraordinary Titanic Museum, an excellent food scene, the complex and fascinating history expressed through the murals and the remarkable warmth of the people creates a destination of genuine substance."
Titanic Belfast is one of the finest visitor experiences in the British Isles, an award-winning museum telling the story of the world's most famous ship in the very shipyard where it was built with extraordinary immersive technology and emotional impact. The Cathedral Quarter has developed into one of the finest dining and nightlife destinations in Ireland, with outstanding restaurants and bars in beautiful Victorian buildings. The political murals of the Falls Road and Shankill Road provide a vivid and complex account of the Troubles and peace process. The Giant's Causeway, 90 minutes north, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of extraordinary basalt column scenery. Game of Thrones filming locations are abundant.
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Titanic Belfast
One of the finest visitor experiences in the British Isles in the original Titanic shipyard.
Cathedral Quarter
Belfast's most vibrant dining and nightlife district of outstanding restaurants and bars.
Political Murals
Vivid and complex street art telling the story of the Troubles and peace process.
Giant's Causeway
A UNESCO World Heritage Site of extraordinary basalt columns 90 minutes north.
Game of Thrones Locations
Northern Ireland served as filming location for most of the series with accessible sites.
Belfast Food Scene
A rapidly evolving restaurant culture that has made Belfast one of Ireland's finest food destinations.
