"Beal Feirste" Top 5 Page for this destination Belfast by viddra

Belfast Travel Guide: 1,056 reviews and 2,273 photos

Belfast, the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, was founded on the sandy mouth of the Lagan River in 1613 by settlers from Britain. It took its name from Beal Feirste (Irish for 'the mouth of the sandbank').

Belfast remained a small trading port until about 1800, and soon became a major industrial city.

Europe's friendliest regional capital

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Famous for shipbuilding (the Titanic built here) and Irish linen, Belfast has two airports, two universities, two cathedrals, two riverside venues for mega-events, and just one Grand Opera House.

Top 10 Sights

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City Hall

Ulster Museum & Botanic Gardens

Grand Opera House

Parliament Buildings

Queens University

Albert Memorial Clock

Belfast Castle

St George's Market

Crown Liquor Saloon

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Last visit to Belfast: Aug 2006
Intro Written Dec 20, 2006
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Jim_Eliason Feb 20, 2013 at 10:11 AM

Nice tips!
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  viddra Feb 20, 2013 at 1:23 PM
  
  Thank you, Jim. Happy travels =)
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vesna04 Aug 10, 2007 at 10:08 AM

Veoma interesantno ! Super!!!
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hunterV Jun 20, 2007 at 1:46 AM

So many splendid places to visit and to enjoy... Thanks!
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Luchonda Dec 20, 2006 at 1:11 PM

I didn't know that Belfast has so much to offer - Thx for sharing.