Belfast (/ ˈ b ɛ l f æ s t / ⓘ, BEL-fast, /-f ɑː s t /, -⁠fahst; [a] from Irish: Béal Feirste [bʲeːlˠ ˈfʲɛɾˠ(ə)ʃtʲə] ⓘ) [3] [4] is the capital city and principal port of Northern Ireland, standing on the banks of the River Lagan and connected to the open sea through Belfast Lough and the North Channel.It is the second-largest city on the island of Ireland (after Dublin ...

Jan 16, 2025 · Belfast is Northern Ireland’s capital – it’s home to mighty hikes, like Cave Hill, exceptional tours, like Crumlin Road, and a brilliant food and pub scene. In the guide below, you’ll discover what we think are the best places to visit in Belfast, based on 10+ visits to the city.

Here, you can search for things to do and find out what’s on in Belfast and across Northern Ireland. Get information about Belfast hotels, accommodation, attractions, sightseeing tours, restaurants and bars, and be inspired by our Titanic heritage and Game of Thrones territory. Find out about getting here and download Belfast tourist maps.

Jan 25, 2025 · Belfast, city, district, and capital of Northern Ireland, on the River Lagan, at its entrance to Belfast Lough (inlet of the sea). It became a city by royal charter in 1888. After the passing of the Government of Ireland Act, 1920, it became the …

Here in Belfast, you'll find fascinating walking, bus and taxi tours, cultural escapes, scientific exhibitions and literary inspirations. Not to mention the superb shopping, beautiful landmarks and top class entertainment.

Take a look at our top 10 visitor attractions in Belfast! From the birthplace of the Titanic to our iconic City Hall, you’ll find a large selection of historic landmarks and world-class visitor attractions in Belfast.

A dynamic port city with a colourful past, Belfast is a vibrant cultural hub on Northern Ireland’s eastern coast. Packed with lively pubs, an eclectic food scene, iconic buildings, boutique shopping and a myriad of immersive experiences, you can delve …

Jan 21, 2025 · No wonder Belfast is one of the hottest destinations in Europe to visit. Quick to charm and packed with brilliant attractions, including the world-class Titanic Belfast, this is a city that's bursting with creativity.

Belfast (Irish: Béal Feirste) is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland. Historically most of it lay in County Antrim west of the River Lagan, with about a third on the east bank in County Down, but it's always been governed as a separate metropolis, with a population in 2020 of about 630,000. It's had a troubled history but is ...

There are few cities in Europe that have done more to overhaul and reinvent themselves in the past two decades than Belfast. The city is proud of its strong industrial heritage; you can’t miss the huge shipbuilding cranes of Harland & Wolff (the builders of …