IN A NUTSHELL
WHAT: Belfast, capital of Northern Ireland.
WHERE: Northern Ireland.
WHY: Visit this undiscovered delight in Northern Ireland.
WHEN: Any time of year, but the summers are certainly the
best time to enjoy the city and its environs.
HOW: International flights into Belfast International
Airport.
IF YOU LIKE THIS... Then you should check out
Ludwigsburg.� Stately
buildings?� Check.� Pedestrian districts?� Check.�
Nightlife?� Check.� Still hidden away from masses of
tourists?� Check. |
Belfast
is the capital and largest city in Northern Ireland.� This
capital is an up-and-coming city, having risen in popularity as a
tourist destination in the decade-plus since the Good Friday
Agreement of 1998.� It is now the fourth most visited weekend
destination in all of the United Kingdom and provides a great way
for weekenders from all around Western Europe to experience a taste
of Irish culture.
Belfast remains relatively uncrowded, as compared to its better
known partner of Dublin.� And it is a prettier city than it's
Republic counterpart: the center of Belfast is small enough to
explore on foot, and here you can wander through stately Victorian
buildings and a pedestrian shopping district.�
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Belfast also offers a
great nightlife, especially in the pubs and clubs around Queen's
University.� When in Belfast, don't forget to visit "The Bot,"
as the locals refer to the hugely popular Botanical Inn (23-27
Malone Rd).� This splendid pub / sports bar features live music
and friendly people, and also has an upstairs club area.� It is
a fresh twist on the age-old Irish pub, modern yet still holds on to
that comfortable Irish charm.
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Seal in front of Belfast City
Hall |
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Relief in central Belfast |
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Statuettes in front of City
Hall |
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Belfast City Hall |
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Driveway in front of City
Hall |
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Parkland in central Belfast |
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Belfast City Center |
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City Hall |
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Belfast at Night |
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City Center at Night |
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