Belfast City

The black taxis originally were a response by Belfast republicans to deteriorating public transport in their areas. Today they have spawned a veritable industry of tourist rides. Of varying quality.

Belfast Castle, like Belfast Zoo, is about halfway up Cave Hill and one of the nicest castles you'll find in Northern Ireland. Mainly because it was built for show and with an eye for romantic design.

Belfast Castle and the cats ... according to legend, Belfast Castle is safe as long as there is a (preferably white) cat residing there. This myth led to the creation of the "Cat Garden".

Belfast was little more than a castle guarding the Lagan crossing until 1603. Today, Belfast is a fairly modern city with a bubbly nightlife, good shopping and some sights of interest. Tourism is still being developed and attractions are neither as plentiful nor as obvious as they are in Dublin.

Belfast City Hall cannot be missed ... whether you are interested in Victorian architecture or not, you'll simply not able to ignore the dominating presence between Donegall Square and Howard Street.

Essential information on Belfast International Airport in Aldergrove, one of Ireland's airports used for scheduled passenger flights. How to get to Belfast International Airport, what to expect and where to go from here.

The zoos of Ireland are not the most spectacular zoos in the world, but they have a wide variety of animals on display. Well worth a visit especially if travelling with children, the Belfast Zoo is set in a spectacular landscape.

Three major zoos and wildlife parks are open to the public in Ireland. The zoos in Dublin and Belfast and the extensive park in Fota are home to a variety of species. From big cats to small monkeys, from colorful exotic waterfowl to large South-American rodents, from the common to the unusual. And with some surprises thrown in. See some sights of Belfast Zoo here ...

Belfast's Golden Mile starts at the Grand Opera House and runs south along Great Victoria Road and finally University Road ... cramming restaurants, shops and some attractions into a quite walkable area.

The Botanic Garden in Belfast can be found just south of Queen's University and is a favorite place to hang out, take in fresh air and sunshine and stop and smell the roses.

Cave Hill Country Park is on Cave Hill, no surprise there, the towering massive just north of Belfast, up to 360 metres high and often shrouded in low clouds.

Essential information on George Best Belfast City Airport, one of Ireland's airports used for scheduled passenger flights. How to get to George Best Belfast City Airport, what to expect and where to go from here.

The Linen Hall Library in Belfast's Donegall Square is the oldest library of the city – it was opened in 1788 and is a treasure trove of Irish literature and history.

Loyalist Murals in Belfast - an image gallery showcasing some of Belfast's famous murals.

Neutral Murals in Belfast - an image gallery showcasing some of Belfast's famous murals.

Republican Murals in Belfast - an image gallery showcasing some of Belfast's famous murals.

Stormont Castle is ... no castle, but a palatial building erected to house the parliament of Northern Ireland, purpose-built to give a grand impression. And complete with a statue of Sir Edward Carson on the front lawn.

A list of Belfast pubs and clubs hosting regular sessions of traditional music.

The outside of the Ulster Museum in Belfast is neither inspiring nor promising. But the collections make up for this through both variety and quality. While the main focus is on Ulster's long history, the museum also contains sections devoted to art, anthropology and natural history.

W5 stands for “whowhatwherewhenwhy” and is Belfast’s award-winning science and discovery center at the Odyssey Arena – unique in Ireland in giving visitors a totally hands-on experience.

Walking the troublespots of West Belfast sounds like a plan. So does jogging in a minefield. Actually there is no problem with the first idea. Belfast has changed immensely over the last years. And sectarian strive became a tourist attraction.

Official website of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and a gateway to all information on the counties of Antrim, Armagh, Derry/Londonderry, Down, Fermanagh and Tyrone.

Official Website of the City of Belfast, icluding guide to leisure and cultural facilities.