Belfast is the capital of and the largest city in Northern Ireland. It is the largest urban area in the province of Ulster, the second largest city on the island of Ireland and the 15th largest city in the United Kingdom. Belfast is served by two airports: Belfast International Airport to the north-west of the city, and George Best Belfast City Airport in the east of the city. The American travel guidebook series, listed Belfast as the only United Kingdom destination in its Top 12 Destinations to Visit in 2009.
In Belfast and province-wide we believe that when it comes to a good night’s sleep our guests should be given choice. We have a wide range of accommodation styles from Hotels, Guesthouses, Bed & Breakfast, Hostels, Self Catering and Camping & Caravanning. Within that range there is something to suit every taste from the most luxurious five star hotels to comfortable hostel accommodation. Belfast and Northern Ireland are on the move and there is something to suit every type of traveler from the single business traveler to the family group.
National museum noted for its collections of Irish art, history, natural sciences and archaeology. Early Ireland gallery. Treasures from the Spanish Armada. The Museum’s remarkable permanent collection of Irish, British, European and American art is complemented by major exhibitions in the newly-refurbished premier temporary exhibitions gallery and other spaces. Running through most of 2000 are Contemporary International Paintings and Sculpture and Life and Art of Native Americans. Don’t miss the work of William Connor, the local genius who captured the spirit of Belfast people like no other.
This is Belfast’s oldest Library, and has been lending books to the citizens of Belfast since 1788. The Linen Hall Library is one of the oldest surviving subscription libraries in the United Kingdom. It specializes in Irish Politics and culture and is accessible to all members of the public.
It is renowned for its unparalleled Irish and Local Studies Collection, ranging from comprehensive holdings of Early Belfast and Ulster printed books to the 250,000 items in the NI Political Collection, the definitive archive of the recent troubles.
Odyssey Arena is the showpiece of Odyssey, Northern Ireland’s Millennium Project, and one of the world’s most adventurous and exciting leisure and entertainment venues. The Odyssey complex also features W5, an interactive science and technology centre, restaurants, shops and the Warner Village Cinemas Multiplex with 12 screens. With flexibility to seat up to 10,000, the Arena is Ireland’s biggest indoor venue. Capable of attracting rock, pop and classical artists from around the world, the Areas has the capability to host an amazing range of sporting events including boxing, basketball, tennis and motorcycle trials.
Belfast is open top bus or mini-coach, chauffeur driven, boat or black taxi, bicycle or on foot, to discover the best of Belfast, old and new, take a tour. And if you want to explore further, tours to the beautiful Northern Irish countryside depart from Belfast daily.
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