Belfast and the Giant’s Causeway

The north of Ireland is known for its coastal region, its ruins, its beautiful landscapes and its capital, Belfast. It is here that the famous Titanic was built. A weekend can easily be spent wandering the streets of the capital and its shopping arcades, then following the coastal road to admire the most visited tourist spot in Ireland, the Giant’s Causeway.

Published Wednesday October 12th 2016,
18:12

Modified Wednesday October 12th 2016,
18:48

By Olivier Paudex

Introduction

Ireland is divided into two regions, the south with its capital Dublin, and the north with Belfast. While the south is part of the European community, the north is still linked to England. When traveling, there is no difference between the two regions, except for the currency. Indeed, it is the pound that is used in the north.

Belfast

Belfast is Northern Ireland’s largest city. It is also its economic heartland. This one is great to visit, especially along the docks when the sun deigns to come out from under the clouds.

The city of Belfast is very well known for its shipyard. It was in this city that the Titanic was designed and then sank in 1912 during its first journey. The city has dedicated a magnificent interactive museum to the ship, which is well worth a visit. It is easy to spend half a day there.

Mural paintings in the streets of Belfast

The North Atlantic coastal region

The north of Ireland is often the setting for film productions. Its breathtaking coastal scenery is certainly not innocent in this choice.

The beautiful colors of the coastal region

The Giant’s Causeway

The most visited tourist spot in all of Ireland is undoubtedly the famous Giant’s Causeway. Resulting from an ancient volcanic eruption, the Giant’s Causeway is composed of thousands of basalt columns. It is more than 5km long and was declared a natural monument to the heritage of UNESCO in 1986.