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Belfast City guide, including Belfast Hotels
Nestled in a valley and bordered to the east by the Irish Sea, the breathtaking and panoramic views of the city, bay and surrounding areas. Belfast Castle was the ancestral home of the Chichester, later Donegall, family who were descendants of Arthur Chichester who planted the land that was to become the city in the 1600s. The history of the castle, and city, are celebrated in the Cave Hill Visitor Centre in the castle grounds. take up a full day, so extensive and fascinating are its archaeology, ethnography, art, history and natural sciences exhibits. The collections portray and celebrate the history, culture, artistic, scientific and industrial achievements: in short, the story of the Irish people from their ancient roots up until modern day. The museum houses both permanent and temporary collections, and regular, creatively planned tours are offered to distil some of the wonders of the museum into palatable chunks. is worth a visit, and the exciting, interactive and interpretive St. Patrick Centre tells the story of Ireland’s patron saint, in his own words. International Rose Garden, in the southern outskirts of Belfast features an International Rose Exhibition, as well as gardens, walks, a children’s playground and live music concerts. collection of over 20,000 volumes of Irish literature and an enviable Robert Burns collection. Things to do: Belfast will never leave tourists wondering how to entertain themselves! Plenty of things to do and see exist in Belfast. attractions, including the monkey park, reptile house and children’s playground. the City Centre Walk. range of fish and speciality foods that are unrivalled in Europe. Titanic was built and its famous cranes, Samson and Goliath, can be seen from all over the city. into the history and the daily lives of Ulster people can be found. the Belfast experience of the Second World War, and is also home to the museum of the Royal Ulster Rifles. and technology exploration, with activities, exhibits and demonstrations to expand and intrigue minds of all ages. Food & Drink: If it is excellent food the tourist seeks, they won’t have to look far in Belfast. Belfast’s most famous pub, the Crown Liquor Saloon in the heart of the historical district. contemporary cuisine, serving cutting-edge Mediterranean food and featuring an extensive wine list and speciality coffee choices. vegetarian dining destinations. All dishes are GMO approved, and organic wherever possible. luxurious dining experience, featuring dishes created by one of Ireland’s top chefs. Duke of York, Morrisons and at the docks, Pat’s Bar Princes. Belfast Hotels & Accommodation: As befitting a major European destination, a full range of accommodation options are available in Belfast. Visitors can chose from cosy, family run bed and breakfast establishments, a variety of self catering options and luxury five star hotels to suit every taste, set of requirements and budget. Entertainment Nightlife is one of Belfast’s main attractions, with revellers enjoying everything from world class dance clubs to traditional pubs. The Potthouse, opened in November 2004 was built on the site of Belfast’s first pottery factory and comprises The Potthouse Bar & Grill, Sugar Nighclub, which plays Top 40, House and classic Disco, and the Soap Bar guestroom. The Fly and The Grill Room and Bar are also notable Belfast nightspots. The Movie House Cinema on the Golden Mile offers the latest cinema releases, as well as arthouse and independent films, and Ireland’s only 3D and 2D large format cinema, the SheridanIMAX is located on Queen’s Quay. Fantastic shopping is available in the city centre Donegall Place and the Waterfront Concert Hall hosts concerts and music tours from all over the world. Belfast enjoys an enviable position at the forefront of Hibernian culture, scenery and history. With an ideal and unique combination of Celtic culture and British industrial influence, Belfast is an ideal seaside destination for family friendly events, educational and historical attractions and a nightlife that is second to none throughout Europe. In common with much of the British Isles, Belfast experiences a temperate and often wet climate, but is protected by the surrounding mountains of Divis Mountain, Black Mountain and Cave Hill. Biography Name: Maria Williams Website: http://www.sleepuk.com Biography: Maria writes for Sleep UK - providers of hotels in Belfast.
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