The city of Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland, which is located in a great location near the shores of the Irish Sea. In the Bronze Age , human communities concentrated in Belfast. After themselves, they left a lot of puzzles and magnificent structures. For a long time, Belfast was considered a raw materials appendage of Scotland and England, until that time, until it gained official city status in the 19th century.
Today, the capital of Northern Ireland is a small cozy city in which there is an opportunity to get acquainted with the culture and history of the whole country. Locals prefer to drive their own cars, although comfortable, large buses drive around the city.
If you stayed in the center of the town - Belfast, you can begin to see the sights from the Town Hall, which is located on Donegall Square. Nearby is the city library. It stores historical monuments of Irish culture, ancient manuscripts and scrolls.
To the north of this place is the oldest street in Belfast. During the 2nd World War, it was completely destroyed and rebuilt. That is why, to fully penetrate the spirit of the decrepit Ireland is possible only in a few bars, which managed to survive during the bombing.
For those who are interested in cultural activities, 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 the province of Ulster and Irish culture. It is also worth visiting the Belfast Titanic Museum and Monument, which was built at the site of the shipyard where the Titanic was launched. Be sure to walk along the royal bridge in the evening, when lanterns light up on it and a very beautiful illumination dawns on the surroundings.
Outside the city, it is possible to visit the Belfast fortress, with 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 giants”, which is included in the Historical Heritage Fund.
Many years ago there was a volcano near the coast of Antrim, which left a memory of itself in the form of a large number of basalt columns. Scientists calculate their age - it is about 10 million years.
The Royal Spirit Salon is considered to be the leader among the extraordinary architectural memorials of Belfast. It is notable for a great share of extravagance. The alcohol salon is decorated with tiles, glass mosaics, furnished with expensive furniture and is considered a representative of the eclectic style.
The capital of Northern Ireland is rich in numerous markets. One of the largest markets, George Market, is Northern Ireland's largest bazaar. You can buy anything in it: souvenirs, clothes, and products. Shopping enthusiasts can visit the College Street and Dublin Road shopping centers, or go to the Smithfield Bazaar - in this market you can buy something to remember Belfast and such a beautiful country like Northern Ireland. The capital Belfast is a superbly developing town that attracts more and more tourists every year.