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County Antrim is located on the northeast coast of Ireland, separated from Scotland by the Irish Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Of the 32 counties that comprise the Emerald Isle, Antrim ranks ninth in size and second…

On the northwest corner of Donegal Square sits the Linen Hall Library, a private collection founded in 1788 and housed in a building designed by Charles Lanyon. This is the last subscribing library in Ireland…

Adjacent to Queen’s University, this oasis of greenery, first planned and laid out in 1827 provides a welcome respite for students and visitors alike, especially the garden area featuring flowers, trees, benches and walks that sits…

Named for Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert, this tower is not open to the public, but remains one of Belfast’s most widely recognized monuments. It stands on recently renovated Queen’s Square, leaning ever so slightly due to settling of…

Founded in 1849 and named after Queen Victoria, Queen’s University began as three colleges, located in Belfast,

The West Belfast areas of Protestant Shankhill Road and Catholic Falls Road contain many murals that express the loyalties of the people who live in the surrounding working class neighborhoods. Painted on homes and other buildings, they represent…

St Anne’s Cathedral, sometimes called Belfast Cathedral, was erected at the turn of the century upon the site of the original of St Anne’s Parish Church. The cathedral is a descendant of Belfast’s first Church of Ireland…

Known to locals as “the Crown Bar”, the Crown Liquor Saloon has been visited by Belfast natives since 1894 and is one of only two pubs in Ireland that are owned by the (UK) National Trust.
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Built in 1862 to serve as a ballroom, Ulster Hall is currently known as the home of the Ulster Orchestra. This performance venue also maintains a rich tradition of hosting historically significant events.
In March of 1971, the…

Frank Matcham, an architect famous for his theatre building designs, conceived this Victorian masterpiece in 1894. It was meticulously restored during the late 1970s.
Outstanding features of the Grand Opera House include intricately detailed plasterwork, red plush furnishings,…