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South
from the city centre stretches what is known as The Golden Mile, a
1km-long strip filled with pubs and restaurants.
The Ormeau Baths Gallery (call 90321402 for information) is the main
gallery of contemporary visual art in Northern Ireland. It is located
in a former public bath house.
Queen’s College, dating back to the 19th century, is a building in the
Tudor Revival style and founded by Queen Victoria, together with the
two other Queen’s Colleges in Ireland (Cork and Galway). The |
college
became the Queen’s University of Belfast at the beginning of the 20th
century. University Square, located north of the campus, is a lovely
terraced street.
Belfast’s Botanic Gardens (call 90324902 for information) are a verdant
oasis in the middle of the city. The unique and amazing Palm House and
Tropical Ravine house many unusual and tropical plants such as orchids,
lilies and banana plants.
The Ulster Museum (call 90383000 for information or visit
www.ulstermuseum.org.uk) is a great place to visit an will give you
excellent background on Irish prehistory. Exhibitions include Early
Ireland, Industrial History and the Treasures of the Armada. |
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