Blog 3- Belfast's Living History

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Belfast’s history can be traced back centuries. Starting in the 1800’s, an industrial revolution forever altered the fate of our ‘wee’ city. Our history is unavoidable as you walk through the cobbled streets. 

 

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Let’s craic down on the shipbuilding history of Belfast, particularly the construction of the RMS Titanic, the ship that was famously named ‘unsinkable’ met a tragic fate on its maiden voyage in 1912. Titanic Belfast has masterfully turned the tragic story of the sinking of the Titanic into a captivating tourist attraction driving leisure tourism in Belfast and becoming one of the city's key venues for hosting business and leisure events.  



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One of the darkest chapters in Belfast’s history was “The Troubles”, with bombings and assassinations the city faced an unpeaceful 30 years. The city remembers this time with the political murals located on the Shankill and Falls road and the international peace wall on Cupar Way which was originally built to divide the two communities during the conflict. There are various tours you can take to see the murals such as Walking tours, private taxi tours, hop on hop off buses, or just simply self-guided tours. 

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For an all-rounder knowledge of Belfast’s history take a trip to the Ulster Museum where you will go on a journey through centuries of art, science, and natural history. The museum constantly updates the overall experience by introducing new and limited-time exhibitions. In January look out for their exhibition ‘Colin Middleton: Among this Peace and Noise’ an art exhibition of Colin Middleton’s art over the last 6 decades. If you have young kids or are a young kid yourself, get yourself down to the museum for the Halloween Trail running until October 31st.  


Exploring the city’s past allows us to appreciate the resilience and cultural diversity that make Belfast the vibrant city it is today. Continue the journey exploring what historical attractions and activities Belfast has to offer in Blog 4! 


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  1. AnonymousNovember 6, 2023 at 4:41 AM

    Love a bit of history thank you will definitely be checking these places out!

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