"Belfast Bits +++ Until I go again..." Belfast by sabsi

Belfast Travel Guide: 1,246 reviews and 2,151 photos

As the official website of Belfast says:

***SOUNDTRACK FOR THIS PAGE: Christy Moore - North and South of the River****

You've probably read about Belfast in the newspapers, or heard the city mentioned in news bulletins on television or radio. Look behind the headlines, however, and you'll find out there's another side to the story.

City Hall

I went to Belfast on a day trip from Dublin. It was strange to cross a border in Ireland - without being asked for passports but still a border. It was strange to pay in Sterling and to see people queuing to sign the book of condolense for Princess Diana. It felt British but Irish still....

Statues

Unfortunately I only had a few hours to spend and as I was on my own and had promised my friends that I wouldn't walk into the "rough" areas I didn't see much of this place. But I can't wait to go back and see more...

Pros and Cons

Pros:A nice city centre, a port and a great place for a day trip!
Cons:Still not the safest place on earth so THINK!
In a nutshell:Want to go back!

Last visit to Belfast: Sep 1997
Intro Updated Sep 22, 2005
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Reviews (6)

Flowers all over the town hall Favorites (2)

Been there a few days after Princess Diana died. There were flowers all around the townhall and people were queuing to... more travel advice

Town Hall at Donegall Square Things to Do (2)

Town Hall at Donegall Square Donegall Square is the center of the city of Belfast. There is the huge town hall and... more travel advice

Safety Warnings Or Dangers (1)

Belfast still isn't the safest place on earth I think. But if you stay in the city centre there shouldn't be any... more travel advice

Grand Opera House Things to Do (2)

Lovely building from 1894, I wonder what's like inside!!!! more travel advice

Transportation (1)
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Comments (34)

BillNJ Dec 5, 2009 at 8:59 AM Report Abuse

Sabs, nice page on Belfast! I didn't make it there on my recent trip to Ireland -- but I hope to go someday. Cheers, Bill
DavyDoug Feb 6, 2004 at 2:24 PM Report Abuse

Nice wee page. Belfast's definitely worth another visit some day, much safer now than it was in 1997 (not that it was that bad then!). All the best.
brdwtchr May 4, 2002 at 9:18 AM Report Abuse

Hope you can go back. Stay out of trouble when you do.
lotharlerch May 2, 2002 at 6:44 AM Report Abuse

Muss ich mir wohl auch mal ansehen
floss1 May 2, 2002 at 6:25 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful Pictures!!!
barryg23 Apr 10, 2002 at 10:48 AM Report Abuse

fast train!?? in ireland - your having me on!!
DanielF Feb 27, 2002 at 6:45 AM Report Abuse

Very good tips.
Bigs Jan 21, 2002 at 11:43 AM Report Abuse

gotta see sometimes
steventilly Dec 23, 2001 at 6:07 AM Report Abuse

Interesting little trip.
geoffrey.d Nov 19, 2001 at 10:30 AM Report Abuse

Great info & nice pics.A very good page!