La capital of Northern Ireland It has long since ceased to be a place full of conflicts to become another interesting city in which to enjoy its streets and its places of interest. That is why today we are going to see some things to visit and do in the city of Belfast.
Belfast is a small city, so it is one of those destinations that are perfect for a long weekend getaway, since we can see it in depth in a few days. It is an interesting city that is also full of history and pubs, restaurants and places with great views.
Discover the Titanic neighborhood
We start with one of the most fashionable neighborhoods in Belfast, and that is the neighborhood where the old ones were. Harland & Wolff shipyards, and where the mythical Titanic ocean liner was built. Here also other impressive ships were born that had better luck than the tragic Titanic. In this neighborhood the proud industrial past of the city is vindicated, which seemed to have been forgotten by internal conflicts. In this area we can visit the SS Nomadic, a small replica of the Titanic, and also visit the studios where Games of Thrones are filmed. You can also visit the Titanic museum, a modern building where we can learn more about the history of this ship.
Street art in Belfast
Another of the things that can be done around the city of Belfast is discover urban art, with impressive murals and graffiti. Urban art can be found on any corner, we will only have to walk through the streets to discover these great and surprising colorful murals that flood the city.
Enjoy the peaceful botanical garden
Located near the University of Queens, which is another interesting visit because of how beautiful its building is, is the cool botanical garden, where you can enjoy a little relaxation in the middle of your visit to the city. It is a garden that was formerly private and later became public. It has two greenhouses, the most beautiful being the Palm House, with two areas, one cool and the other with a tropical climate.
Visit the pubs
You cannot go to Belfast without visiting its great pubs. The Crown Liquor Saloon it is one of the most emblematic. In a Victorian-style building, it has stood since the XNUMXth century, so there is no better place to have a typical pint than this pretty pub. Inside we can enjoy an incredible pub, with carved woods, tiles and stained glass. Opposite the pub is the Grand Opera House building. In addition to visiting this pub, we can go to other more modern ones in the liveliest areas of the city, but without a doubt this is a classic that we should not miss.
Cheer up in the cathedral district
The Cathedral district o Cathedral Quarter It is one of the liveliest areas of Belfast today. This is a modern and eclectic neighborhood, where merchants used to live, and which today is full of activities and entertainment venues. It begins in the Cathedral of St. Anne, from which we can enter the streets to discover new places, where there are also murals and graffiti.
Climb up Cavehill
El Belfast castle It is located on the outskirts of the city, in the hills of Cave hill. Currently you can enter the castle and see it without having to sign up for guided tours, and at no cost. In addition, from these hills we will have great views. The visit may well take an afternoon, so it is better to take it easy to see the castle with all its details and the surroundings. This castle is also known because according to legend the inhabitants of the castle would only be lucky as long as a white cat lived in it.
Taste the typical products in the St. George market
We return to the city of Belfast and if we have gotten hungry we can stop at St. George's market. This market is another of the things that have survived from the Victorian era of the city. From Friday to Sunday It is when they open, until three in the afternoon, with the best atmosphere and with fresh products, pinchos and sometimes live music. The ideal place to try the gastronomy of the city. You have to walk through the stalls to try new things and to buy those typical details that cannot be missing when we return home.
Learn about its history at the Ulster Museum
The Ulster Museum is located in the interior of the botanical garden from Belfast, so we can already visit two places at once. It is the largest museum in Northern Ireland and features all kinds of things, from painting exhibits to archeology.