Northern Ireland’s capital city, the astonishing Belfast is a major tourist destination which is not surprising at all if we think of the deluge of the great visitor attractions and things to do offered by the city. Belfast is considered one of the United Kingdom’s most visited cities. It offers fantastic landmarks and sights, including the Belfast Castle, the City Hall, the St. Anne’s Cathedral, the Titanic Belfast, the Botanic Garden, the Crown Liquor Saloon and so on.
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As one of Northern Ireland’s six counties, County Down is situated in the south-eastern part of it. It is a quite large county, occupying a surface of about 2.500 km². There are numerous cities, towns and picturesque villages in County Down, including a part of Belfast, too. Besides the settlements, there are several visitor attractions here, ranging from natural attractions to cultural ones. If you would like to visit the region and you are interested in the visitor attractions in Count... [ read more ]
Christmas season is the most magical feast of the year. Millions of people celebrate this spectacular feast all around the world. Many people prefer to spend their Christmas at their homes, near the Christmas tree, but there are people who love to travel and spend this feast in a foreign country.
If you would like to travel in a foreign country during the Christmas holidays but you would like to enjoy this magical feast, I suggest you to choose Northern Ireland. There are numerous Christm... [ read more ]
Belfast is the capital city of and also largest city of Northern Ireland. It has been a centre for the Irish linen industry, tobacco production, rope-making and shipbuilding. Today, Belfast remains a centre for industry and it is also one of Northern Ireland’s most attractive towns. The spectacular city of Belfast owns dozens of fantastic attractions. The buildings’ architectural style in Belfast range from Edwardian to Victorian style. There are numerous gorgeous landmarks in the city. Fr... [ read more ]
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as its name sais, includes the island of Great Britain and the north-eastern part of the island if Ireland and many smaller islands. It consists of four administrative territories: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom is one of the most beautiful countries of the world owing to its natural and cultural heritage. There are several places you should visit in the United Kingdom, especially the spectacular histo... [ read more ]
As we all know, Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom. The region’s landscape is picturesque, but it has a rich cultural heritage, too. If you think only of its capital city, Belfast or the beautiful cities of Newcastle, Enniskillen, Portadown or Antrim, you will surely want to visit the country on your next holiday. Once you get there, make sure you visit some of these towns, but don’t forget about Northern Ireland’s most impressive castles. Some of these are medieval castles a... [ read more ]
Perhaps because Northern Ireland has been ravaged by civil unrest for a long time, or maybe the fact that it is located on another island entirely, has made this part of the United Kingdom less of a tourist target than England, Scotland or Wales. However, despite initial reticence, more and more tourists are now discovering the breath-taking natural wonders of Nothern Ireland, as well as its cultural and historical heritage. While some still consider Northern Ireland merely an extension of t... [ read more ]
Northern Ireland (also often called Ulster) is somewhat the poor cousin when it comes to the countries that make up the UK, because it has dealt not only with economic hardships in the past, but also with considerable political turmoil that put off many tourists from visiting it. But now that the situation has gotten much better, there's no reason why the astounding natural wonders of this country, as well as its historical sites and lively towns and villages shouldn't get their fair share o... [ read more ]
If you want to take a quick trip to the UK just for a change of rhythm, some shopping, or some fun times in an interesting place, then there are quite a few destinations that you might fit the bill. Cities in the UK have a knack for saving you from boredom and monotony, even if you don't really have any definite plans for your stay. In some of these cities, taking a break means jumping right into the bustling heart of urban life, with its clubs, cafes and restaurants, but also museums, galle... [ read more ]
The universities of the United Kingdom are famous all over the world for the excellent education they provide, but it's not just that. There's something about British universities that makes them alluring, be it their age (some of them are more than 8 centuries old!) or their mysterious atmosphere - after all, who can resist all those medieval - 19th century buildings? Even if you're past the age of university, there's much to see in some of the best university towns in the UK, not only be... [ read more ]
