piece
of fine architecture.
The first stage of the Laganside Project was Lagan Weir, which has
contributed to the improvement of the water’s quality. Once a
sewer-like area, the waters now see salmons, sea-trouts and eels
migrating up the river. The enormous Odyssey Complex is a huge sporting
and entertainment venue, including a science-centre, a sports arena, a
multiplex cinema, a video games centre as well as many bars and
restaurants. The W5 science centre (call 90467700 for information or
visit www.w5online.co.uk) will delight children of all ages. The major
site of the Laganside Project is Lanyon Place, dominated by the
impressive Waterfront Hall (call 90334400 for information or visit
www.waterfront.co.uk). Buildings in the area include the neoclassical
Royal Courts of Justice and the pleasant Victorian St George’s Market
(call 90435704 for information) which is the oldest market still in
operation in Ireland, dating back to 1896. |
