about Belfast
The capital of Northern Ireland and its biggest city, Belfast is recently coming out as a hot destination. Despite its long religious conflicts, the town is now a vibrant and modern city with a lot to see and experience. It is well-known for its shipbuilding industry. They say the world's biggest dry dock is situated here. A world-known linen industry centre, nowadays Belfast thrives also as a university and cultural centre. Among the must sees of the city are the Odyssey Arena (a large multiplex centre), Queens University, the Botanic Gardens, the City Hall and St. Anne's Cathedral. Belfast is a great shopping destination. Check the fashionable shopping streets, lined with elaborate Victorian and Edwardian buildings.