Places to visit in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Ghasimi - When you visit Northern Ireland , which is the part of the United Kingdom of the island of Ireland, Belfast will undoubtedly be your first destination, and these are the best places to visit.

Stormont or Parliament House, and it can be said that any visit to Belfast or Northern Ireland in general will not be complete unless you visit this landmark, or at least see it from the outside.

Belfast Castle, located a few miles from the city center, provides a close look at the historical beauty that was there, and it witnesses many events, including wedding parties.

The Zoo, about a few minutes' drive from Belfast Castle, occupies an area of 55 acres with more than 140 species of different animals, and is one of the oldest landmarks in Northern Ireland.

The Botanical Garden is a great place to relax for a few hours and get to know the many plants found in this old garden, which was established in 1828 and became a public garden in 1895 on an area of 28 acres.

Titanic Belfast, the largest landmark related to the famous steamship in the world, and it tells the story of the Titanic and the maritime history related to the city also through 9 interactive exhibits that show the extent of the development of this wonderful city.

The Waterfront Hall, or as it is known as the Waterfront Hall, is located near the Titanic square on the bank of the Lagan River in Belfast city center, and it is one of the most important places for entertainment and various events in the city.

Ulster Museum, an exciting national museum that includes a number of important halls, such as the Egyptian Mummies Hall and the Armada Room, ancient and contemporary art pieces and many historical and scientific holdings as well.

St. Anne's Cathedral, built in 1898 according to the neo-Roman style, and is the most important religious landmark in the city thanks to its beautiful design inside and out.

The Grand Opera House, located just west of the City Hall on Victoria Street, is a place worth visiting. It has been in operation since 1895 and witnessed many historical conflicts between the two Irish.

Kremlin Road Gaol, when it was closed in 1996 no one thought this notorious prison would ever reopen, but it did happen in a different way and it has become one of Belfast's most visited attractions.