BELFAST, Northern Ireland

RS_UK-PL · December 11th, 2012, 06:25 PM

Belfast is the capital of, and largest city in, Northern Ireland. By population, it is the fourteenth largest city in the United Kingdom and second largest on the island of Ireland. The city of Belfast has a population of 267,500 and lies at the heart of the Belfast urban area, which has a population of 579,276. The Larger Urban Zone, as defined by the European Union, has a total population 641,638. Belfast was granted city status in 1888.

Historically, Belfast has been a centre for the Irish linen industry (earning the nickname "Linenopolis"), tobacco production, rope-making and shipbuilding: the city's main shipbuilders, Harland and Wolff, which built the well-known RMS Titanic, propelled Belfast on to the global stage in the early 20th century as the biggest and most productive shipyard in the world. Belfast played a key role in the Industrial Revolution, establishing its place as a global industrial centre until the latter half of the 20th century. Industrialisation and the inward migration it brought made Belfast, if briefly, the biggest city in Ireland at the turn of the 20th century. The city was largely destroyed during WW2 (Belfast Blitz).

Today, Belfast remains a centre for industry, as well as the arts, higher education and business, a legal centre, and is the economic engine of Northern Ireland. The city suffered greatly during the period of conflict called the Troubles, but latterly has undergone a sustained period of calm, free from the intense political violence of former years, and substantial economic and commercial growth. Belfast city centre has undergone considerable expansion and regeneration in recent years, notably around Victoria Square. Belfast is served by two airports: George Best Belfast City Airport in the city, and Belfast International Airport 15 miles (24 km) west of the city. Belfast is also a major port, with commercial and industrial docks dominating the Belfast Lough shoreline, including the famous Harland and Wolff shipyard.

7.86 million tourists visited Belfast in 2011.

Belfast City Hall

Scottish Provident Building

Royal Avenue

Central Library

Merchant Hotel

St.Anne's Cathedral

St.Peter's Cathedral

RS_UK-PL · December 11th, 2012, 07:08 PM

Belfast Castle

Stormont

Crumlin Road Courthouse (needs renovation)

Old BMC Building

Custom House

The Speaker

Malmaison Hotel

High Street

Albert Memorial Clock

Titanic Belfast

Obel Tower (tallest skyscraper in Belfast, 85 metres)

RS_UK-PL · December 11th, 2012, 08:55 PM

The Belfast Entries

ja.centy · December 11th, 2012, 09:04 PM

Great shots. Greetings from the south of Emerald Isle.

RS_UK-PL · December 14th, 2012, 03:03 PM

Some photos taken from my balcony...

Urbanista1 · December 15th, 2012, 04:11 AM

Titanic Museum is impressive and your view is charming.

BringMe · December 15th, 2012, 11:22 PM

THAT MUSEUM!

Such a beautiful city that combination between old and news is just perfect!

Keep 'em Coming!

December 11th, 2012, 06:25 PM	#1
RS_UK-PL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,275 Likes (Received): 276	BELFAST, Northern Ireland Belfast is the capital of, and largest city in, Northern Ireland. By population, it is the fourteenth largest city in the United Kingdom and second largest on the island of Ireland. The city of Belfast has a population of 267,500 and lies at the heart of the Belfast urban area, which has a population of 579,276. The Larger Urban Zone, as defined by the European Union, has a total population 641,638. Belfast was granted city status in 1888. Historically, Belfast has been a centre for the Irish linen industry (earning the nickname "Linenopolis"), tobacco production, rope-making and shipbuilding: the city's main shipbuilders, Harland and Wolff, which built the well-known RMS Titanic, propelled Belfast on to the global stage in the early 20th century as the biggest and most productive shipyard in the world. Belfast played a key role in the Industrial Revolution, establishing its place as a global industrial centre until the latter half of the 20th century. Industrialisation and the inward migration it brought made Belfast, if briefly, the biggest city in Ireland at the turn of the 20th century. The city was largely destroyed during WW2 (Belfast Blitz). Today, Belfast remains a centre for industry, as well as the arts, higher education and business, a legal centre, and is the economic engine of Northern Ireland. The city suffered greatly during the period of conflict called the Troubles, but latterly has undergone a sustained period of calm, free from the intense political violence of former years, and substantial economic and commercial growth. Belfast city centre has undergone considerable expansion and regeneration in recent years, notably around Victoria Square. Belfast is served by two airports: George Best Belfast City Airport in the city, and Belfast International Airport 15 miles (24 km) west of the city. Belfast is also a major port, with commercial and industrial docks dominating the Belfast Lough shoreline, including the famous Harland and Wolff shipyard. 7.86 million tourists visited Belfast in 2011. Belfast City Hall Scottish Provident Building Royal Avenue Central Library Merchant Hotel St.Anne's Cathedral St.Peter's Cathedral Last edited by RS_UK-PL; December 11th, 2012 at 08:58 PM.

December 11th, 2012, 07:08 PM	#2
RS_UK-PL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,275 Likes (Received): 276	Belfast Castle Stormont Crumlin Road Courthouse (needs renovation) Old BMC Building Custom House The Speaker Malmaison Hotel High Street Albert Memorial Clock Titanic Belfast Obel Tower (tallest skyscraper in Belfast, 85 metres) Last edited by RS_UK-PL; December 11th, 2012 at 08:57 PM.

December 14th, 2012, 03:03 PM	#5
RS_UK-PL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,275 Likes (Received): 276	Some photos taken from my balcony... Last edited by RS_UK-PL; December 15th, 2012 at 04:41 PM.

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December 11th, 2012, 08:55 PM	#3
RS_UK-PL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,275 Likes (Received): 276	The Belfast Entries

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BringMe Smoking is good for you. Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,531 Likes (Received): 1457	THAT MUSEUM! Such a beautiful city that combination between old and news is just perfect! Keep 'em Coming!