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Tourist Attractions in Belfast

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Belfast

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About Belfast

Belfast is one of the most controversial cities in Western Europe. Despite its location in a prosperous and developed country, passions raged here throughout the 20th century, a period that is known in Britain as “The Troubles”. But violent confrontations and conflicts seem to be a thing of the past, and only the famous Peace Wall is a reminder of troubled times.

Today, Belfast is the gateway to the rural landscapes of Northern Ireland. The city itself has gradually turned into an attractive tourist centre after the settlement of the controversies. There are picturesque temples and palaces, interesting museums, theatres, the famous “Big Fish” and many other iconic places.

Top-20 Tourist Attractions in Belfast

Belfast City Hall

4.6/5
1914 reviews
The Town Hall was built in the Classical Renaissance style in the early 19th century. Its facades are decorated with columns and Roman porticoes, flanked by symmetrical towers. The central copper dome completes the architectural appearance of the grandiose structure. The façade and lobbies of the building are finished in marble. Stained glass windows along the staircase depict the most significant events in Irish history.
Open time
Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Town Hall

Parliament Buildings

0/5
A neoclassical building of austere architecture built in 1932 for the Parliament of Northern Ireland. It is characterised by its simple form, concise façade and lack of ornate decoration. The legislature was dissolved in the 1960s and the British administration has been based at Stormont ever since. The former parliamentary building is not currently accessible to the public.
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Stormont Parliament Building

Belfast Castle

4.5/5
5302 reviews
An elegant Norman-style castle built at the end of the 19th century. In the XII century there was indeed an ancient castle in this place, but it turned into ruins. Even before the period of Anglo-Norman conquests on the site of Belfast Castle there were settlements of ancient Celts. The modern structure is surrounded by the Cat Garden, where several sculptures of these amazing animals are installed.
Open time
Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Belfast Castle

Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre

4.6/5
5369 reviews
The prison operated between 1845 and 1996. Prisoners sentenced to death were held here. After its closure, the prison became a museum. Crumlin Road is believed to be haunted, sometimes even searched for with special equipment. During the tour, visitors are shown the gloomy corridors, creepy solitary confinement cells and the execution room.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Crumlin Road Prison

St George's Market

4.5/5
10845 reviews
The market is considered to be one of the best in the UK. It was started at the end of the 19th century and has since become renowned as a place to buy the best quality produce. The market offers a huge range of locally produced goods and on Saturdays you can buy souvenirs and delicacies from different parts of the world. On Sunday, the market space is transformed into an exhibition of paintings and crafts by local artisans.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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St George's Market

Queen's University Belfast

4.5/5
694 reviews
A public educational institution founded in the 19th century. The main building of the University is located in the picturesque Lanyon (architect of the building) on University Road. The building is constructed of red brick in a mixed style. On the facade you can discern elements of Art Nouveau and Neo-Gothic. The wide stained-glass windows, more typical of Catholic churches than of civil buildings, are particularly striking.
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Queens University

Titanic Belfast

4.5/5
31451 reviews
The infamous transatlantic liner Titanic was built in the shipyards of Belfast. The site is now home to the modern building of the Titanic Belfast Memorial Museum. The structure was built by 2012 – just in time for the 100th anniversary of the shipwreck. The museum exposition is dedicated to the history of shipbuilding in Belfast, as well as all aspects related to the creation, sailing and sinking of the Titanic.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Titanic-Belfast

SS Nomadic

4.4/5
2910 reviews
Nomadic is a 1911 ship that carried first and second class passengers aboard the Titanic. It was used as a floating restaurant in Paris until 2006, but was then bought back to Belfast. Caroline is a 1914 cruise ship that was used as an administrative centre for Britain’s Royal Navy during the First and Second World Wars. Both ships are now open to the public and operate as museums.
Open time
Monday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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Nomadic and Caroline.

Ulster Museum

4.7/5
3660 reviews
The largest museum in Northern Ireland, covering an area of 8,000 m². It was established by the town’s Natural History Society in the 19th century. The Ulster Museum exhibits a natural science collection that tells about the biological, ethnographic and archaeological development of the territory where Ireland is located. There are also many items of applied art.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Ulster Museum

The Linen Hall

4.7/5
80 reviews
The history of the library began in the XVIII century. Since then, the book collection has changed location several times until it settled in a house on the seafront. The library’s collection is the largest in Ireland and contains many rare and rare items. In the last few years, the building has been refurbished and the library collections have been substantially enlarged.
Open time
Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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Linen Hall Library

Waterfront Hall

4.5/5
3277 reviews
A multifunctional centre opened in 1997. Its main hall has a capacity for 2,250 people and the small hall for 380. Theatre performances, musicals, operas, concerts and holiday shows are often given on the grounds of Waterfront Hall. The grounds are also used for musical talent search competitions. The building has several bars and a restaurant where visitors can go between performances.
Open time
Monday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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Waterfront Hall

Grand Opera House

4.7/5
3857 reviews
The Opera House was built by F. Mitcham in the early 20th century. The architect was fond of oriental styles in construction, so the building of the opera house turned out to be very unusual and stands out from the general background. In the period of 1949-1970 the city cinema was located here. The opera stage started working again after the reconstruction in 1980. In 2006, another reconstruction was carried out, which resulted in the addition of a small hall and increased the capacity of the theatre.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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Grand Opera House

Lyric Theatre Belfast

4.7/5
1359 reviews
The modern theatre building was designed by the famous masters D. Toomey and S. O’ Donnel. The architectural style of the building is a mixture of postmodern and futuristic elements. The new building was built on the site of the old theatre in 2011. In 2012, Queen Elizabeth II visited the institution to shake hands with the former commander of the Irish Republican Army (IRA).
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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Lyric Theatre

St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast

4.4/5
1384 reviews
A 19th- and 20th-century church built with reference to the medieval Romanesque style. The construction lasted more than 80 years, the cathedral was opened only in 1981. The floor of the building is covered with black and white marble, the pillars of the nave are decorated with carvings depicting the past of Belfast, and the baptistery of the cathedral is covered with skilful mosaics made of coloured glass, which the masters worked on for seven years.
Open time
Monday: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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St Anne's Cathedral

St Malachy's Church, Belfast

4.7/5
246 reviews
The church is one of the most revered in Northern Ireland. It is one of the three main churches in the region. The building was erected in 1866. The original pulpit, altar and window frames were made of Irish oak, but over time the weathered wood was replaced with marble and other more durable materials. The church façade is built of red brick. As it turned out later, the brick was not a very strong material, so the walls are gradually deteriorating.
Open time
Monday: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 12:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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St Malachy's Church

The Big Fish

4.4/5
2265 reviews
The sculpture is a symbol of Belfast, created by master craftsman D. Kaindness in 1999. In his unusual creation, the sculptor wanted to capture the history of the city. The body of the 10-metre fish is covered with ceramic tiles, on which brief historical references to various events are inscribed. It is believed that a message to future generations is kept inside the structure. The Big Fish is one of Belfast’s most popular attractions.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Big fish

Albert Memorial Clock

4.4/5
541 reviews
The clock face is on the Albert Tower, built by Queen Victoria in the second half of the 19th century. It is a memorial to Her Majesty’s husband, Prince Albert. The design of the tower clock face is exactly like the Big Ben in London. Due to its unstable foundations, the tower has tilted slightly to the side over time, similar to the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Albert Memorial Clock

Peace Wall Belfast

4.5/5
3092 reviews
The history of confrontation between the English and the Irish dates back several centuries. More than once, disagreements have resulted in local wars and conflicts. In the XX century real wars were fought in the streets of Belfast, Derry and some other cities, so in the 70s the authorities were forced to build a wall to separate Irish neighbourhoods from Scottish and English ones. The wall is decorated with numerous graffiti depicting scenes of the Irish struggle for independence.
Open time
Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Walls of peace

Botanic Gardens

4.6/5
7687 reviews
Located in south Belfast, the garden was established in the 1930s as a result of increased public interest in botany. At first it was planted exclusively with exotic plants, but gradually species from other climates were introduced. Nowadays, the garden is a popular venue for festivals, concerts and other public events. Students like to relax here, as there is a university nearby.
Open time
Monday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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Botanical Garden

Cave Hill Country Park

4.8/5
543 reviews
A picturesque natural park located on the slopes of Cave Hill. Some areas of the park are protected areas, so access is restricted. In the publicly accessible part of the park there are many hiking trails suitable for long walks and enjoying the beauty of nature. From the top of Cave Hill you can admire the panorama of Belfast. Entry to the Country Park is free.
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Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Cave Hill Country Park
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