Overview

Belfast is the largest and Capital City of Northern Ireland. It is the second largest city on the island of Ireland, after Dublin, and is home to a city population of just over 267,000, while the Belfast urban area is home to over 480,000 people. Belfast has a temperate climate, with mild winters and cool summers. 

Belfast is Northern Ireland's commercial and educational hub. Traditionally, the city was home to a significant manufacturing-based economy, with a large linen and ship building industry located in the city. Today, the city's economy is moving towards a service base, with financial, insurance and retail industries growing significantly. Belfast is home to two Universities, with Queens University Belfast and University of Ulster both located in the city and its environs.

Belfast is Northern Ireland's cultural hub also, with a vibrant Arts, Music and Sporting scene in the city. The city's Cultural scene is particularly unique and distinctive, due to the city's long and troubled history. Cultural vehicles, such as Art, Poetry, Music, etc, are instruments through which different Cultural groupings in the City can express their identity. The city has a lively sporting scene, with the Belfast City Marathon highlighting the city's sporting calendar.

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Belfast Visitor Attractions

Belfast plays host to a fascinating collection of Historical and Cultural attractions, with a vast array of exciting activities and attractions to be found in the city. From excellent museums and art galleries, to enthralling monuments to the city’s long and troubled past, Belfast is a superb destination to visit for a weekend, or longer, break. Some of the city’s top attractions include:

W5 Interactive Discovery Centre

The Giant’s Causeway

Titanic Quarter

Belfast Zoo

Belfast Big Wheel

For more information on exciting attractions, events and activities on Belfast, visit our ‘things to do’ page for more information.

Belfast Transportation

Belfast is most easily reached by air for international passengers, although there are a number of Ferry services to the United Kingdom available from Belfast Port. Belfast is served by two International Airports: George Best International Airport and Belfast International Airport. From both these gateways, visitors can reach Belfast from a variety of destinations across the United Kingdom and continental Europe, while Continental Airlines link Belfast International with New York. Alternatively, visitors travelling from Dublin can reach Belfast by rail or bus. Once you arrive in Belfast, you can choose from a variety of public transportation options, including bus and taxi, to navigate the city.   

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