tourist attractions around belfast city

A modern zoo with a strong emphasis on conservation, the zoo's collection includes over 160 different animal species, many of them endangered. With all the traditional ingredients for a great day out, Belfast Zoo has something to offer both individuals and families. You'll enjoy the children's farm, primate and African enclosures, underwater viewing of penguins and sealions, bird park and much more....

The first 'Belfast Castle' was built by the Normans in the late 12th century. On the same site a stone and timber castle was erected in 1611. This home of Sir Arthur Chichester, baron of Belfast, was burned down in 1708 leaving only street names (eg Castle Place) to mark this site....

As Northern Ireland's premier theatre, the Grand Opera House brings world class entertainment to Northern Ireland including theatre, musicals, opera, ballet, comedy, concerts and pantomine....

Its long and fascinating history began during the late 18th and early 19th centuries when there was an upsurge of interest in botany, horticulture and gardening, encouraged by the range of new plants being brought back from the East and the Americas by plant hunters.

The formation of "Botanic Gardens' became fashionable, and gardens had already been established in Dublin and Cork when the Belfast Botanic and Horticultural Society was formed in February 1827. Under its president, th...

Queens University is one of the oldest and largest Universities in Ireland. Indeed, it is also one of the most beautiful pieces of modern architecture in all of Ireland, both North and South. It's located only about 10-15 minutes from Belfast City Centre and it's one of the main atractions of the city.
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The Lagan Valley Regional Park was established in the late 1960s, to protect the countryside of the Lagan Valley between Belfast and Lisburn and to develop the area for wildlife conservation and informal recreation....

This magnificent building dominates the city centre and is usually the first port of call for visitors to the city. You'll have no problem finding this attraction as it's instantly recognisable from its classical Renaissance style exterior and its distinctive green domes - the main dome measuring about 53 metres.
The City Hall was built in 1898 after Belfast was given the title of a 'city' by Queen Victoria. It features Portland stone, impressive marble and stained glass windows.