Belfast

Nickname(s):

"Linenopolis"

Demonym(s):

Belfastian

Founded:

1613

Democracy:

Developed:

European Union:

Schengen:

Euro:

National Capital:

RegionalState Capital:

Population (City):

345 000

Population (Urban):

-

Population (Metro):

672 000

Population Density (km2):

2 500

Population Density (mi2):

6 500

Largest City in Northern Ireland

2nd Largest City on the island of Ireland

10th Largest City in the United Kingdom

Language:

English

Currency:

Pound

Avg. Summertime High:

19 °C

67 °F

Avg. Summertime Low:

12 °C

53 °F

Warmest Month:

July

Coldest Month:

January

Avg. Wintertime High:

8 °C

46 °F

Avg. Wintertime Low:

3 °C

37 °F

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Belfast is best known as the city where Titanic was built. That heritage is something that the city is trying to use to attract visitors. "Titanic Belfast" is a huge museum dedicated to the history and construction of the ship. Plan almost a full day for various Titanic-related activities in Belfast. There are surprisingly few landmarks left from "The Troubles", so don't expect to do any "Dark Tourism" in Belfast.

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Titanic Belfast

Titanic Belfast! The main attraction of the city!

The Crown Bar

The Crown Bar is the most famous bar in the city. Go for a visit!

St Anne's Cathedral

St Anne's Cathedral. It is the Protestant Cathedral of Belfast.

May Street

May Street

Titanic at Donegall Place

On Donegall Place, there are these memorials for some of the largest and most famous ships that were built in Belfast. This is for Titanic, but there are more.

Belfast City Hall

Belfast City Hall has a very prominent place in the cityscape. Don't forget to take the free tour inside the building.

Donegall Place

The Pedestrianized Donegall Place

The Big Fish

One of the more unique sights in the city. It's simply called "The Big Fish".

There's only seven types of rain in Belfast! Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday...

York Street is one of the central bar streets. "There's only seven types of rain in Belfast! Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday..."

Have you ever seen the rain coming down on a sunny day?

"Have you ever seen the rain coming down on a sunny day?"