Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland

The city of Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland,which is located in a magnificent place near the shore of the Irish Sea. In the Bronze Age, human communities were concentrated in Belfast. After themselves, they left a lot of mysteries and majestic structures. For a long time Belfast was considered a raw material appendage of Scotland and England, until the time when it acquired the official status of the city in the 19th century.

To date, the capital of Northern Ireland -this is a small cozy city, in which there is an opportunity to get acquainted with the culture and history of the whole country. Local residents prefer to move around on their own cars, although comfortable, large buses travel around the city.

In case you stopped in the center of the town -Belfast, you can start sightseeing with the Town Hall, which is located on Donegall Square. Near the city library. It contains historical monuments of Irish culture, ancient manuscripts and scrolls.

To the north of this place is the oldestBelfast Street. During the Second World War, it was completely defeated and rebuilt. That is why, in the spirit of the dilapidated Ireland, only a few bars that managed to survive during the bombing are possible.

Those who are interested in cultural recreation, liesthe road to the opera house, which has also been reconstructed many times. More information about the history of Belfast can be found in the Ulster Museum. This museum is devoted to the history of the province of Ulster and the Irish culture. Also worth visiting is the Belfast Titanic Monument, which was built at the site of the shipyard, where the Titanic was launched. Be sure to walk in the evening on the royal bridge, when it lights up lights and surroundings, a very beautiful illumination shines.

Outside the city, you may want to visitthe fortress of Belfast, with which, according to legend, the construction of a small town began. The capital of Northern Ireland is also famous for its own unique natural monument - the so-called "road of giants", which is included in the Historical Heritage Fund.

Many years ago, near the Antrim coast was a volcano, which left a memory of itself in the form of a large number of basalt columns. Scientists calculate their age - this is about 10 million years.

Leading among the extraordinary architecturalBelfast Memorials is considered to be the Royal Alcoholic Salon, distinguished by a great deal of extravagance. The alcoholic salon is decorated with tiles, glass mosaic, furnished with furniture from expensive breeds and is considered a representative of the eclectic style.

The capital of Northern Ireland is rich in numerousmarkets. One of the largest markets, "George Market" is the largest bazaar in Northern Ireland. In it you can buy anything: souvenirs, clothes, and products. Shoppers can visit the shopping centers "College Street" and "Dublin Road", they can also go to the market "Smithfield" - in this market you can buy something in memory of Belfast and about such a beautiful country as Northern Ireland. The capital Belfast is an excellently developing town, which attracts more and more tourists every year.