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Befast City Hall

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Befast City Hall is one of the most important buildings in Belfast. It was opened in 1906 and built in Classical Renaissance style in Portland stone with an sumptuous interior lavished with three types of Italian marble.
Its crowning features are the 55m high central dome with a whispering gallery and the grand central staircase.

Guided tours are available on a regular basis and admission is free.

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Phone: 028 9032 0202
Address: Donegall Square

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Things To Do: The Albert Clock

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on Feb 18, 2006

The Albert Clock, Belfast

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No it's not a dodgy photo - the clock tower really does lean, and not just after a few pints of the black stuff.
It constructed in 1853 from sandstone and standing at over 35m ft high and, was designed by W J Barre. The clock was erected as a memorial to Queen Victoria's late consort and includes a life size statue of the Prince mounted on the west side. The memorial has four clock faces and a two tonne bell.
The Albert Memorial Clock has a distinctive lean of approximately 1.50 m off the vertical as it is built on soft marshy land.

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Address: Albert Square

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Things To Do: Custom House

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Custom House, Belfast

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Another fine Belfast building, it is one of Belfast's crowning architectural achievements. It was designed by Samuel Ferris Lynn in the Italian Renaissance style and was completed in 1856.
You?ll see figures of Neptune with his anchor and dolphin, Mercury with a sheaf of corn at his feet; Brittania with her trident and royal shield; and winged figures representing Manufacture, Peace, Commerce and Industry. The writer Anthony Trollope worked in the Post Office here until his departure from Ireland in 1859. In the 19th century, orators carried forth outside.

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Things To Do: Big Fish

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Big Fish, Belfast

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The 'Big Fish' sculpture, of a salmon, stands by the river Lagan in the centre of Belfast, It is made of smaller "Delft type" blue and white ceramic tiles, decorated with texts and images covering the history of Belfast. The ?Bigfish? also contains a time capsule storing information/images/poetry on the City.
The artist was a local man, John Kindness and the piece is some 10m long.

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Address: Donegall Quay

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Things To Do: BIg Fish Detail

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The Big Fish is made up of lots of ceramic panels. This one tells something of its creator, John Kindness, who constructed it in 1998/9

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Things To Do: More Big Fish Detail

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More Big Fish Detail

Another ceramic panel from the Big Fish, this one depicts the proud Belfast tradition of shipbuilding.

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Things To Do: Who what when where why

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Who what when where why

Better known as W5, Who what when where why, provides a unique experience as well as fantastic fun for visitors of all ages. In addition to permanent exhibits, W5 also presents a changing programme of large and small scale temporary exhibitions and events. They also have a daily programme of live science demonstrations and shows throughout the day.
W5�s location at Odyssey, the Northern Ireland Millennium Landmark Project, provides spectacular views of Belfast and the River Lagan and is only a short walk from Belfast City Centre.

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Things To Do: River Lagan

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River Lagan, Belfast

The River Lagan flows through the very heart of Belfast. the riverside is curently undergoing massive regeneration, including many entertainment venues.
The river is aalso used foe many other purpouses including, jet ski races, bare-foot waterskiing, dragon boat races and a variety of rowing events

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Things To Do: Wire Sculpture

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Wire Sculpture, Belfast

A central bridge over the river Lagan is also the home of a modern wire sculpture. A pony-tailed woman standing on a sphere, a sign says that she represents "hope and aspiration, peace and reconciliation."

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Address: Near Waterfront Hall

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Things To Do: Waterfront Hall

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Waterfront Hall, Belfast