Belfast, Northern Ireland — Things to Do
Sightseeing in Belfast
Belfast is a great place for travelers to enjoy sightseeing as they layout of the city and its public transport make it easy for visitors to get from the center of Belfast to the surrounding suburbs within 20 minutes, even during rush-hour.
Take a trip to City Hall to admire the turn of the century British architecture or enjoy a tour, or simply view the memorial to the victims of the ill-fated Titanic (which was built in Belfast) and a statue of Queen Victoria. Head to the Cathedral Quarter where the beautiful St Anne's Cathedral provides a wonderful backdrop for the small shops, boutiques, galleries and eateries lining the streets around it, and take in the magnificent architecture in the area which is marketed s Belfast's 'cultural' district.
For a more relaxing day of sightseeing, head to the Botanic Gardens with a book and a packed lunch, head to the Falls Road or Shankill to see some of the world's finest political murals, animal lovers should visit the Belfast Zoo to meet the famous prairie dogs that run free around the zoo's grounds, and the Barbary lions, and opera lovers will be thrilled at the opportunity to visit the Grand Opera House for a tour or a performance.
