Belfast, capital of Northern Ireland, is a city quickly emerging as a popular European city break destination. After 30 years of political strife, a sense of optimism is pervading the streets and more and more people backpacking through Ireland are pencilling in a visit to the city. Once you're done exploring the city for the day, you can round the night off with a drink in one of the many pubs on offer, or dancing the night away in one of city's numerous clubs.
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Download GuideThere is so much history here. I highly recommend the Black Taxi Tour & seeing the Titanic Museum. There's also been quite an effort to make Belfast a destination. Shopping, food, & pubs were great. Not nearly as fast-paced as Dublin, which I prefer. If time permits, definitely try to make a day-trip to the Giants Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede rope & Bushmill Distillery. Also, a day trip to Derry is a great idea especially if you enjoy history.
Belfast was an amazing city. You will love this place. The people are friendly, and it is very inexpensive!
Insider Tip:Just walk around, you don't need to do the touristy stuff. The locals will make sure you see the important things.
We stayed for 3 days in Belfast, it's a good to sightsee, cheap bus ticket and great place to shopping. Belfast people are very kind and friendly even knowing they had tough times in the past. City Centre is really beautiful to see, Stormont Parliament is very good place to hike and see despite we couldn't see Stormont Castle because it's not open to public and Titanic museum. We saw just few pictures of Belfast murals it would be better if we had taken a taxi tour.
Insider Tip:If you go to Belfast take a look in Belfast University, one more amazing place it's Belfast Castle, it's really beautiful, City Centre, Stormont Parliament, Titanic Museum, Ulster museum, Belfast murals.
This is one hell of an interesting city! Forget what the media says about Belfast it is incredibly safe, I was staying in Belfast during the 5 day riots and did not experience a single problem! The city itself feels alive, and it is hard to describe the energy in the place. Belfast and Galway are my to favourite places in Ireland.
Insider Tip:Make sure you walk the Falls, and Shankill road comunitys before doing the black taxie tours.
Fell in love with this city, the history, the culture, the people and the buildings where so awesome!
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