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  • roy v
    Traralgon, Australia4,721 contributions
    A stunning building
    Today we decided to visit the town hall after being told how beautiful it was inside , we were sure given the right info.
    It is a stunning building outside and absolutely beautiful inside.
    Free to visit, there are great statues out the front in the garden and as you walk into the foyer it sure has the WOW factor.
    There are many rooms to visit with lots of information on display .
    Make sure you put aside some time to visit.
    Review of: City Hall
    Written 18 September 2023
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  • colsanders93
    Belfast, UK15 contributions
    Great tour, even for locals!
    Did the tour on Saturday with our guide Ellen. Really knowledgeable guide with lots of fun facts even with us being from Belfast ourselves. Have been to the GOH many times over the years and had no idea of the history and architecture. Would definitely recommend the tour to tourists and locals alike.
    Review of: Grand Opera House
    Written 25 September 2023
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  • Alex F
    The Villages, FL1,409 contributions
    Clearly distinguished.
    Nothing but a first class institution. Beautiful buildings surrounded by astonish gardens. A must visit. The one technical garden is a must see.
    Review of: Queen's University
    Written 23 May 2023
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  • 640clare
    Glasgow, UK40 contributions
    Peaceful retreat in a stunning church
    We stumbled upon this church by accident and thought we’d go in for a nosey. What a stunning church inside......and so peaceful! A lovely spot to sit and reflect in the beautiful ambience of the church. Don’t go past!
    Review of: St. Malachy's Church
    Written 14 September 2023
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  • Jaffathecat1
    oxford510 contributions
    It's the unusual spire which makes this a must visit place
    Cathedrals aren't for everyone but this relatively modern church is well worth a detour to visit. The unusual spike like spire built of steel was incorporated so as not to weigh the building down, putting pressure on its less than firm foundations! It rather resembles a dagger being suspended over the pulpit & congregation! An accident of design or subliminal religious symbolism?!
    Review of: Belfast Cathedral - The Cathedral Church of St. Anne
    Written 8 September 2023
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  • Lesley M
    London, UK4 contributions
    An interesting visit.
    We knew that there was no guided tour that day, but as the place was open we went to see it for ourselves. We found it so interesting seeing all the people who had been there, from all those who had died, and all the children with their ages, who had lived there. We were the only visitors so enjoyed seeing the various rooms and plaques, without interruption. On entering we were given a leavelet about Clifton House, which helped us enjoy the visit.
    Review of: Clifton House
    Written 31 July 2023
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  • toomanybeds
    ME309 contributions
    Greta library, terrific staff
    First class reference library with the most helpful staff I’ve ever met. They couldn’t do enough for us, helping with research queries and finding information. Wonderful.
    Review of: Belfast Central Library
    Written 1 November 2022
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  • macedonboy
    Glasgow, UK179,494 contributions
    Magnificent and Elegant Building
    The Customs House of Belfast stands opposite the Lagan Weir and The Big Fish Sculpture. The building is closed to the public, but even from the outside, it's a magnificent and elegant building in the Italianate style.

    The front of the building contains a bronze statue of a man talking to an empty crowd as a reminder that the Custom House steps were once a speakers' corner. On the waterfront side, the pediment has sculptures of Britannia, Neptune and Mercury.

    Definitely worth a look if in Belfast especially as many of the landmarks of Belfast are in this area.
    Review of: Customs House
    Written 10 February 2019
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  • surveyor05
    Belfast, UK42 contributions
    FIRST CLASS FOOD AND SERVICE
    This is my favourite restraint in Belfast and never fails to impress. Standard of food, service and drink is world class. Outstanding establishment
    Review of: Scottish Provident Institution
    Written 26 July 2016
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  • David L
    Bishopthorpe, UK1,191 contributions
    So much history
    A hidden gem, with relics and memorabilia from the Titanic.

    A well preserved and fully functional office meeting and conference venue with a small museum on the ground floor.

    A building with a true historic past that has been maintained and open for all to use.

    A great venue to speak at!
    Review of: Harbour Office
    Written 17 October 2018
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  • timfoggo
    Stroud, UK36 contributions
    Lovely little church in Sailortown - on the opposite bank to the Titanic Museum
    If you want to explore the Belfast dockside and visit some of the few remaining old buildings then seek out St. Joseph's in Prince's Dock Street. Found on the opposite bank to the Titanic Quarter.

    Although it is in a poor state you will find a lovely little church with some really colourful Victorian stained glass windows.

    In order to try and renovate the church the local volunteer-run Sailortown Regeneration project are trying to raise funds to turn the deconsecrated church into a community hub - so any visit will help support their cause.
    Review of: St. Joseph's Catholic Church
    Written 22 May 2019
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  • Princess & John
    Belfast, UK39 contributions
    A Beautiful Building..
    A feast for the eyes as this must be one of the most beautiful buildings in Belfast. Sadly there are no shops inside or even a cafe nowadays. Princess and I visited a few weeks ago. The building does have a wee museum as you go in from the Great Victoria St entrance. It's run by the Presbyterian church who also have their historical society office there.The museum has some very interesting exhibits including old bibles and church artifacts. Worth a visit. The clock tower bells ring out on the the hours.
    Review of: Spires Mall and Conference Centre
    Written 19 September 2019
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  • Alana N
    2 contributions
    Tyler’s rest
    Owner of this property is very reputable! Great communication over booking.com. Very polite and straightforward. Definitely will book again.
    Review of: Freemasons’ Hall
    Written 21 February 2022
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  • BonnieNimmo
    Marble Falls, TX1,209 contributions
    A Sad Ruin
    What a gorgeous place this must have been in its glory! But sadly, it is now just a crumbling ruin. This building is now for sale, in hopes that it will be converted into a hotel since there are none in this area of Belfast.
    Review of: Courthouse
    Written 15 October 2019
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  • BelfastFoodTravelMan
    Belfast, UK5,961 contributions
    Sad building
    Unfortunately this once lovely building has fallen into melancholy. It could and should be much more, albeit even a backdrop for photos. Alas the money isn't there and it looks sad!!
    Review of: Transport House
    Written 6 November 2016
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