Must See Historic Buildings in Belfast

The following are some of the historic buildings that wedesigned by architect Frank Matcham, it was opened
recommend viewing in Belfast (in no particular order):in December 1895. Why not catch a show here and
Queens Quarter Area - Take a visit to the Queensenjoy the venue even more?
Quarter Area, the architectural centre of Belfast. TheBelfast City Hall - The City Hall is designed in a
Queens Quarter contains some very impressiveRenaissance style and was completed in 1906 after
buildings including the 100 year old Queens Universitynearly 7 years in the making. Rectangular in shape and
Buildings, where the impressive Lanyon Building isconstructed with Portland stone, it's located in the city
located - a must see.centre. City Hall is currently undergoing restoration
A trip to the Queens Quarter is never completework but it's scheduled to re-open in 2009.
without a visit to the Botanic Gardens, with its stunningSt. Anne's Cathedral - Why not take a trip to the
glasshouse buildings, including the Palm House, which isCathedral Quarter of the city and view the impressive
Dome shaped and created by Charles Lanyon. NotChurch of Ireland St. Anne's Cathedral. The whole
only are these buildings impressive, you will bequarter is a charming area with old cobbled streets,
astounded by the plant life too!and stunning architecture. The area is pedestrianised
The Linen Hall Library - a must visit on your trip toso you can stroll
Belfast. With its impressive architecture from the 19thAlbert Memorial Clock - The most alluring timepiece in
century as well as new renovations, plus variousthe city, it was constructed over a 5 year period in
artefacts and over 250,000 volumes of books.Victorian style as a memorial to Queen Victoria's
Stormont Parliament Buildings - The seat of thehusband Prince Albert. It's known as Belfast's own
present Northern Ireland Assembly. Why not take a"leaning tower" as it veers slightly to the left!
stroll around the grounds here?Harland and Wolff Shipyard - Take a trip to the place
Grand Opera House Belfast - A listed building, this haswhere the doomed liner the Titanic was built. There
undergone major renovations and extension to theare plans afoot to regenerate the whole area into the
concert venues since the early 1980's. OriginallyTitanic Quarter of Belfast, to further entice visitors!