One thing that is amazing is how near to the city center two of the main centers of sectarian violence actually were. If not a stone's throw away, a sniper's bullet would make the distance. So we start our walk at Belfast's splendid City Hall in Donegall Square (yes, the double L is correct).
The City Hall's front lawn borders on Donegall Square North and Donegall Place, one of the city center's shopping streets, leads northwards. Years ago there were checkpoints and searches when you wanted go this way - after an IRA car bomb exploded here in 1972 (killing seven and injuring 150) this became necessary.
Follow Donegall Place until Castle Street branches off to the left. In Castle Street you will maybe notice subtle signs that you are entering a nationalist area - like a takeaway seemingly catering for Celtic Glasgow fans.Soon you will reach a gigantic crossing, which will take you over the Westlink towards Divis Street.
