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| St. George's
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| The Odyssey |
| Ulster Museum |
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Since my visit to
Belfast in 1992, there have been major changes in
the city. The shipyard, where once the Titanic
was fabricated, is now under redevelopment. In
the past 12 years, one of the cities most
striking changes is its active nightlife, which
was almost non existent during the time of the
"troubles".
Saint
Anne's Cathedral - The final resting place of the
leader against Home Rule, Lord Carson (1854-1935)
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like their southern counterparts, we found the
residents of Belfast to be friendly and
hospitable.
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our visit to the city's downtown district, it was
full of shoppers. My son and wife opted to join
the spending throng while I moved down the street
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Belfast's City Hall,
located on Donegall Square, was constructed at
the very start of the 20th century. The
building's central dome is clad in copper and
rising to a height of approx. 175 feet. Tours,
lasting about 45 minutes, are available Mon-Sat
of the City Hall's interior. For tour times and
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| It never fails, as I
approached the City Hall so did a large parade of
city workers making known their solidarity on
having living wages. I had arranged to meet my
wife in front of the Hall but now there was a
mass of humanity blocking my continued progress.
Picking a streetlight to lean on, I set my sights
on both sides of the street hoping to spot my
family before they entered the crowd. If
you are spending a few days in Belfast and want
to explore its nightlife, you might want to check
out the Odyssey located on Queen's Quay. Besides
being the site of a number of nightclubs, the
center houses an interactive science center and
an Imax theater. If you are looking for Belfast's
Hard Rock Cafe, you will also find it located in
the Odyssey.
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