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Belfast - Ulster - Ireland

Belfast is the city capital of Northern Ireland, a big industrial metropolis and a lively city crowded with young people, thanks to the presence of the Queen’s University, one of the most prestigious colleges in Ireland. The river Lagan runs through the city, while the west skyline of Belfast is dominated by the cranes of the numerous construction sites. Nonetheless, the old town preserves numerous interesting things to see. The heart of the city is Donegall Square, with the City Hall towering over it. Terminated in 1906, the City Hall is made up of 4 towers and a huge copper dome, rising up to 50 mt. The building played host in 1921 to the inaugural session of the Parliament of Northern Island.

In Donegall Square also lies the Linen Hall Library, founded in 1788, where thousands of ancient volumes as well as a collection of historic newspapers are stored. The Entries correspond to the area of the old lanes between Ann Street and High Street, where some of the best pubs are located. Not far from here is Belfast’s most famous pub: the Crown Liquor Salon. The pub dates back to 1880, and is a sort of museum, a fine example of the Victorian age. The façade is covered with multicoloured tiles, whereas the interiors are decorated with paintings, marbles, colourful glasses, mosaics and mahogany furniture. 

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Not to miss the Anglican Cathedral of Saint Anne, which construction lasted for a century, from 1899 to 1981, as the superimposition of different architectural styles proves. The inside has mammoth dimensions, with large windows, big mosaics and a long central aisle.

In the area near the college district lie the Botanical Gardens. These beautiful gardens date from 1827, and they host a Palm House, one of the oldest glass and cast iron constructions, and the Ulster Museum, entirely dedicated to the history and traditions of Ulster. Several collections of contemporary art, glass and ceramics and a permanent exhibition on Irish life are hosted inside the museum.

The main attraction of the museum is the treasure of Girona, consisting of silver and golden jewels found inside the ship belonging to the Spanish Armada, which sank opposite the shores of Ireland in 1588.  


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