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.
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 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.
