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Royal Belfast Academical Institution
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
1807-1814 - Sir John Soane, John McCutcheon and James Boyd. This school opened in 1814 for the purposes of educating the sons of Belfast's wealthy merchants and professional gentlemen. It then...More
Crumlin Road Gaol
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
The Crumlin Road Gaol dates back to 1845 and closed it's doors as a working prison in 1996. After extensive renovations the gaol has re opened as a visitor attraction and conference centre....More
Linen Hall Library
Nightlife And Entertainment
The Linen Hall Library is a truly unique institution. Founded in 1788, it is the oldest library in Belfast and the last subscribing library in Ireland....More
Belfast City Hall
Touring Ideas
The home of Belfast City Council, it was designed by Alfred Brumwell Thomas and built in Portland stone. Completed in 1906, in Classical Renaissance style reflecting Belfast's City Status, granted by...More
Custom House
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Architect: Charles Lanyon. Built 1854-7 from Glasgow freestone around three sides of a raised forecourt, facing inland, and reached by a shallow flight of steps. The interiors are still intact,...More
Linen Hall Library
Nightlife And Entertainment
The Linen Hall Library is a truly unique institution. Founded in 1788, it is the oldest library in Belfast and the last subscribing library in Ireland....More
Parliament Buildings, Stormont
Touring Ideas
Parliament Buildings is home to the Northern Ireland Assembly, the legislative body for Northern Ireland established under the Belfast Agreement 1998 (Good Friday Agreement)....More
Queen's University Belfast
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
The fine facade of the Main Building, designed by Charles Lanyon, conceals a quiet, restful quadrangle. This was the original Queens College: the University has expanded throughout the immediate area,...More
Harland & Wolff Cranes - Samson and Goliath
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
The two great yellow-painted gantry cranes Samson and Goliath have become icons of Belfast, dominating not just Queen’s Island but the entire city skyline. Constructed to service the vast new graving...More
Queen's University Belfast
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
The fine facade of the Main Building, designed by Charles Lanyon, conceals a quiet, restful quadrangle. This was the original Queens College: the University has expanded throughout the immediate area,...More
48 High Street
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
This small terrace house was built in the early 19th century. The terrace was probably for accommodating workers at the Comber Distillery. Vested as part of a development area by N.I.H.E., they were...More
Sinclair Seamen's Presbyterian Church
Churches And Settlements
Although dating from 1857, the interior of this Venetian style harbourside church was refurbished on a maritime theme and is continued as a gleaming tribute to the city's seafaring traditions by a...More
Titanic’s Dock & Pump-House
Touring Ideas
Titanic's Dock and Pump-House comprises a 7-acre scheduled monument site which includes the Thompson Dry Dock and its associated Pump-House....More
Belfast Castle Estate
Children and Family Attractions
Belfast Castle estate is situated on the lower slopes of Cave Hill Country Park in north Belfast....More
HMS Caroline
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
The Alexandra Graving Dock was built between 1885-89 following a petition which was presented to the Harbour Commissioners in 1881 by Harland & Wolff, for additional fitting out facilities. In 1885...More
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