City Hall Belfast - A Tour of Belfast City Hall
If in Belfast City - then you should stop by and check out the inside of the Belfast City Hall - visitors are welcome and there is a new exhibition hall - so definitely a great way to see historic Belfast - learn about the city, some facts and figures on its industrial past. Very interesting! (
City Hall is known to be a civic building of Belfast City Council that is situated in Donegall Square in Belfast city centre and it is one of the different items that are found in the list of Belfast attractions that one will get to visit during his/her tour in the city. The City Hall in Belfast tends to separate and divide the commercial and business areas of the city.
The building of the City Hall which is now regarded as a touristic attraction has passed through several stages before coming to the current position and state. City Hall was at the beginning serving as the home of the White Linen Hall which is an important international linen exchange. When Belfast was considered a city back in time by Queen Victoria, the plans for the City Hall began and this was back in 1888, this was in recognition of Belfast's rapid expansion and thriving linen, rope making, ship building and engineering industries, and at this point Belfast even became more famous than Dublin in Ireland during that time.
The construction of Belfast City Hall began in 1898 under the supervision of Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas and it was eventually completed in 1906. Since that time, the City Hall passed by several steps in its long life until it reached the point it is standing at nowadays - it is actually open for the visitors during certain times of the day so that they could come in and check the building themselves.
The exterior of the building is mainly from the Portland Stone and is built in the Baroque Revival style and it has its own closed courtyard as well. During the summer days, you will find people sitting in the garden just outside the City Hall building and enjoying the weather of summer with the Victoria Square shopping centre and Belfast wheel in their background.
When it comes to the interior of City Hall, there are a couple of important things to be mentioned and from them there is the Porte-Cochere and Grand Entrance, the Grand Staircase, the Reception Room as well as the Great Hall. One of the notable things related to Belfast City Hall is the Titanic Memorial that is placed in the garden surrounding the building and this memorial is all about the names of the victims sinking in the ship RMS Titanic - RMS Titanic was a ship built in Belfast and that is the reason why there is the Titanic Museum and there is also this memorial located in Belfast City Hall (
Being around the area where City Hall is located in Belfast then there are different other locations which you could go and check as well such as the Cathedral Quarter in the centre of the city and where lots of things are actually located there, starting from the shopping places and ending with the bars and pubs in those old historical areas and corners (
In the Cathedral Quarter, there are different options to choose from, if you are searching for a shopping place then visiting the Royal Venue is one of the options where the CastleCourt is found there and which brings lots of the international brands to the people in the area ( In the Cathedral Quarter, there are also other options related to the pubs, bars or restaurants which are found there and since it is always considered a better experience to have some fun time in an old area then visiting the Commercial Court in the Cathedral Quarter will be considered the right choice to make and there are a couple of places to choose from (
The City Hall is definitely one of the several touristic places to be visited in Belfast and one of the different places where you need to check in while touring this city ( We have been to Belfast City Hall several times and also after the reconstruction that has been done to part of it, there are also some exhibitions which take place in them during special times of the year - so always make sure you are heading to this place during the right time and make sure that you are not going to miss anything during your stay in Belfast.
There are lots of places to be visited in Belfast and different things to be done and one of them is visiting the City Hall, have you been there before or not yet? Tell us more about your visit to the city and to this attraction and share your feedback along with us! (
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UNITED KINGDOM: Belfast City Hall (Northern Ireland, UK)
UNITED KINGDOM: Belfast City Hall (Northern Ireland, UK)
Belfast City Hall (Irish: Halla na Cathrach Bhéal Feirste; Ulster-Scots: Bilfawst Citie Haw) is the civic building of Belfast City Council located in Donegall Square, Belfast, Northern Ireland. It faces North and effectively divides the commercial and business areas of the city centre.
The site now occupied by Belfast City Hall was once the home of the White Linen Hall, an important international Linen Exchange. The street that runs from the back door of Belfast City Hall through the middle of Linen Quarter is Linen Hall Street.
Plans for the City Hall began in 1888 when Belfast was awarded city status by Queen Victoria. This was in recognition of Belfast's rapid expansion and thriving linen, rope-making, shipbuilding and engineering industries. During this period Belfast briefly overtook Dublin as the most populous city in Ireland.
Construction began in 1898 under the supervision of architect Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas and was completed in 1906 at a cost of £369,000. Belfast Corporation, now the council, its their profits from the gas industry to pay for the construction of the Belfast City Hall. Local firms H&J Martin and WH Stephens were among the companies involved in the construction. James G. Gamble, architect, was the clerk of works.
The city hall in Durban, South Africa is almost an exact replica of Belfast's City Hall. It was built in 1910 and designed by Stanley G. Hudson, who was inspired by the Belfast design. The Port of Liverpool Building, designed by Arnold Thornley and completed in 1913, is another very close relative.
On 1 August 2006 the City Hall celebrated its centenary with a Century of Memories exhibition and family picnic day.
On 3 December 2012, the City Council voted to limit the days that the Union Flag flies from City Hall to no more than 18 designated days. Since 1906, the flag had been flown every day of the year. The move was backed by the Council's Irish nationalist Councillors and by its Alliance Party Councillors. It was opposed by the unionist Councillors, who had enjoyed a majority on the council until the Northern Ireland local elections of 2011. On the night of the vote, unionist and loyalist protesters tried to storm the City Hall. They held protests throughout Northern Ireland, some of which became violent.
The exterior is built mainly from Portland stone and is in the Baroque Revival style. It covers an area of one and a half acres and has an enclosed courtyard.
Featuring towers at each of the four corners, with a lantern-crowned 173 ft (53 m) copper dome in the centre, the City Hall dominates the city centre skyline. As with other Victorian buildings in the city centre, the City Hall's copper-coated domes are a distinctive green.
City Hall - Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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City Hall Belfast
This beautiful, neoclassical building serves as the seat of the city's government.
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- ... The only things our bus tour guide talked about were politics and religion We saw the major sites of Belfast, including the City Hall, the shipyards where the Titanic was built, Queen's University, the Shankill, and the leaning Albert Clock ...
- ... Aside from the great history lesson and cab tour, we wandered about the city seeing the city hall, an open air market, and a nice little shopping district ...
- ... After lunch, we headed to the Belfast City Hall, which is really beautiful, and had all kinds of special exhibits for its centennial this year (including the switch ...
- ... Instead I got chatted up at City Hall by a guy doing tourism surveys he was pretty cute and very friendly ...
- ... a few beers alaong the way and after the pub tour went to Fibber Magee's and boogied away to some traditional Irish music The City Hall in Belfast stands right in the middle of the square - it cost 370,000 pounds to build in 1904 and is going to cost ...
- ... We went and did a tour of the City Hall and saw the cranes that built the Titanic and saw some of the disturbing murals of men in balaclavas on some of the walls ...
- ... At first annoying, but we were glad of them later as soon as we saw the garbage fire outside of City Hall ...
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- Amazing etchings at City Hall, Belfast by Vhenschke from a blog titled An extreme quickie to Belfast
- The Lord Mayor's chair at City Hall by Sianna4685 from a blog titled Belfast and Beyond
- City hall and the ferris wheel by Dhrycun from a blog titled The ferry to Belfast
- Council Chamber at City Hall by Emilyb from a blog titled Belfast
- Belfast Wheel by City Hall by Nancy.chappell from a blog titled 2nd half of N. Ireland trip
- Belfast City Hall by Kiwidel from a blog titled Troubled Belfast
- City Hall, Belfast by Vhenschke from a blog titled An extreme quickie to Belfast
- Belfast city hall by Wandergal from a blog titled the wall
- Belfast City Hall by Canadianjulie from a blog titled First Irish stop: Belfast
- Belfast City Hall by Ksullivan from a blog titled There's no doubt. . .
- Belfast City Hall by Mollyandmikeuk
- Belfast City Hall by Emilyb from a blog titled Belfast
- Belfast City Hall by Mattdonna from a blog titled Belfast
- City Hall by Ronandbarb from a blog titled Portrush to Belfast
- City Hall by Bisoder from a blog titled Belfast
UK's Strongest Man 2016 (City Hall, Belfast)
UK Strongest Man 2016 at City Hall, Belfast
LONDON WALK | London Bridge to City Hall incl. HMS Belfast | England
A first-person perspective London walk tour from London Bridge to City Hall, including HMS Belfast.
Experience all of the sights and sounds as Watched Walker (yes, I’m talking about myself in the third person!) takes us on a walking tour through the streets of London, featuring London Bridge to City Hall. The route begins in front of the London Bridge underpass on Montague Close, leading onto Tooley Street, then along The Queen’s Walk, finishing by City Hall.
Sights seen along the tour include The London Bridge Experience priority entrance, River Thames, City of London views, London Bridge, London Bridge City Pier, Hay’s Galleria including 'The Navigators' sculpture by David Kemp, Côte Brasserie, The Horniman at Hay’s, HMS Belfast, Tom’s Kitchen, The Scoop, ‘Black Bean’ sculpture, City Hall, and Tower Bridge.
And in each video I've hidden a blinking eye, can you spot it? (It could appear more than once). In addition to the blinking eye, I've also added the Watched Walker logo to various scenes–it could be on buildings, vehicles or any other objects, so keep an eye out for it too!
Footage recorded April 2017.
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Brexit Freedom March Belfast 23th June at City Hall
Brexit Freedom March 3 of 3 sorry don't konw why this happened new camera :-)
Brexit Freedom March Belfast 23th June The walk to City Hall
Brexit Freedom March 1of 3 sorry don't konw why this happened new camera :-)
Antifa tried to cause trouble by throwing flares and fireworks
A Walk Around Belfast City - A gentle walk around Belfast City. A great city to chill in & explore.
Belfast City - A walk around Belfast city to explore its hidden gems...
Visit Belfast for some excellent sightseeing and sample great Belfast pubs, shopping and attractions. In Belfast city centre you will find the City Hall, restaurants, shopping and roads leading to city attractions such as Queens University. Belfast is a great city to walk around.
Being the Capital city of Northern Ireland means that there are lots of different things to be explored in this city and it is of course one of the most visited cities in Northern Ireland as well. Whether it is about the shopping places and centers or else about the museums and old historical places, there are always what you will fall in love with in Belfast, and most importantly, walking around this city is a recommended option.
Walking through the city, you might be searching for those best bars which you want to have a drink at ( you might be looking for those best restaurants which you could be offered with delicious food at ( and you might be one of those coffee lovers who will be searching for the best cafes in Belfast that one could enjoy coffee, brunch, or even get served with a yummy dessert (
Another part of walking around Belfast city and trying to explore it is going to check those historical places and buildings which will tell you more about the city. There are lots of landmarks for this city which one should pass by - even just walking beside it and taking some pictures - such as the case with the famous Europa Hotel. There is also the Grand Opera House where one could book a performance while being in the city and enjoy an Irish cultural night.
The list for those different places is long, because moving past the Grand Opera House, there is the famous City Hall building ( which is one of the most famous touristic places in Belfast and which you are allowed to get inside and inspect the whole thing as well as the garden outside in which there is a memorial for the victims of Titanic.
Walking around Belfast and exploring all the corners of this beautiful city, we have passed by famous streets, crucial shopping centers like the Victoria Square Shopping Centre which is considered the most famous in Belfast, and we even passed by Castle Court which is another important shopping centre to be found in the city.
The Commercial Court in Belfast is one of those places which are usually recommended for visitors for the different restaurants, bars, cafes, and even hotels which it hosts, and not just that, but it is also one of the places where lots of those old buildings and even bars are located - you will definitely enjoy a walk there and exploring all the beautiful things regarding this place ( The Commercial Court is found inside a place known as the Cathedral Quarter which is also one important spot to discover because it is located in Belfast's City Centre and invites lots of people to it (
We have to say that one of the best things about Belfast in Northern Ireland is the fact that most of the touristic attractions are located next to one another and within a walking distance and this allows for enjoying the scenery of walking the streets while going from one place to the other (
From the other recommended places to visit and the different things which one could actually do in Belfast, there is the famous Titanic Quarter and this goes back to Belfast being the home place for Titanic and the place it was built in ( there is also the Crumlin Road Goal ( there is Narnia & CS Lewis Square that is located in Belfast as well ( and the famous Belfast Castle (
These are not the only attractions to be visited in Belfast, Northern Ireland, but there are also those parks which are scattered all around the country and one of the most famous of them all is known as The Botanic Gardens ( which is near the city centre of Belfast, and this is actually making it one of the most famous.
One of the interesting things which we should mention about Belfast and walking through its streets is the graffiti or the murals which are found across the streets on the different walls of the buildings - this is one of the most interesting parts of our trip when we are walking the streets of Belfast - we get to see lots and lots of things.
Belfast, a place you should visit now.
A Walk Around Belfast City - A gentle walk around Belfast City. A great city to chill in & explore. Walking Tour Belfast - Visit Belfast Today!
Belfast City Hall - Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Belfast City Hall - Northern Ireland, United Kingdom - October 2013
Emma DeSouza speaking at the #WeAreIrishToo Rally - Belfast, City Hall - Rights & the GFA
Emma DeSouza speaking at the # WeAreIrishToo Rally in Belfast, City Hall
Emma DeSousa is a Rights Campaigner. Follow her on Twitter @EmmandJDeSouza
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The Queen's speech at Belfast City Hall
The Queen made a speech during a lunch at Belfast City Hall during a visit to Northern Ireland today.
Britian First Side City Hall,Belfast.
Britian First Side City Hall,Belfast.
Spend a weekend with us | Belfast, United Kingdom
'Appreciate every day of your life. Create your own sunshine!' ❤
Based in Belfast, United Kingdom, we would definitely like to share those little things about our life over here with you guys!
Belfast is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, and the second largest on the island of Ireland. Definitely a lovely city that worth a visit!
In this video, we brought you to:
St George's Market
Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park
Lisburn
Titanic Quarter
Belfast City Hall
Grand Opera House
Big Fish
Botanic Garden
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Traveling to Belfast Northern Ireland from South Wales: Christmas market and Belfast City Hall
Hello guys sharing my travel to belfast to see my family and a friend
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Belfast (/ˈbɛlfɑːst/ BEL-fahst; from Irish: Béal Feirste, meaning mouth of the sand-bank ford,[11] Irish pronunciation: [bʲeːlˠ ˈfʲɛɾˠ(ə)ʃtʲə]) is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, standing on the banks of the River Lagan on the east coast of Northern Ireland. It is the 12th-largest city in the United Kingdom[12] and the second-largest on the island of Ireland. It had a population of 333,871 as of 2015.[2] Belfast suffered greatly in the Troubles: in the 1970s and 1980s it was reported to be one of the world's most dangerous cities,[13] with a homicide rate around 31 per 100,000.[14]
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시내 중심가에 자리 잡은 이 웅장한 건물은 바로 벨파스트 시청. 유니언 잭이 힘차게 펄럭이며 이곳이 영국 땅임을 알린다. 그 밑으로 63년간 대영제국을 이끌었던 빅토리아 여왕이 서있다. 시청 앞 광장은 시민들에게 개방해 도심 속 공원 역할을 하고 있다. 시청 뒤 뜰 한적한 곳에 조그만 비석 하나가 눈길을 끈다. 궁금증이 발동해 다가가보니, 한국전 참전 용사들을 위한 추모비다. 저 분들은 이 부대와 어떤 연관이 있는 걸까? 참전 용사일까? “제 삼촌이 가평전투에서 전사했습니다. 중공군과 싸우며 서울이 함락되는 것을 저지하셨죠. 당시 호주군, 캐나다군 그리고 저 부대가 함께 전선에 투입돼 중공군과 전투를 벌였죠.“ 그들의 희생에 나도 머리 숙여 감사를 표한다.
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Belfast City Hall is just caught this magnificent building located in the city center. Union Jack fluttering vigorously and announces that there is British soil. 63 years led the British Empire under Queen Victoria as its stand. City Hall Square and the city in year 0 won roles open to the public. Turn a small secluded courtyard behind the monument, where one eye watching. Activate by gaboni approached this question, the memorial for Korean War veterans. That is a wonder that some people associate with the troops? It is veterans? My uncle was killed in the Battle of Kapyong. What did you commit to fighting the Chinese and Seoul are taken. At the time Australian troops, Canadian Forces troops and that was the punishment gotta put the wires together and fight for the Chinese. Express your gratitude for their sacrifice, I head down.
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■클립명: 유럽110-영국06-02 시청, 한국 전쟁 참전용사 추모/Belfast City Hall/Square
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Belfast City drive 10th of May 2016, City Centre
UK: Britain First and anti-fascist protesters face-off in Belfast rallies
Approximately 50 people gathered on Sunday for a Britain First rally in Belfast, outside Belfast city hall, where they were met by a counter anti-fascist protest.
Protesters stood with British, Ulster and Israeli flags, which one anti-fascist protester deemed as ridiculous because they're all Jew haters.
Jayda Fransen, acting leader of the Britain First, called Northern Ireland Britain's last line of defence telling demonstrators that Islam posed the biggest threat to civilisation.
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NO SURRENDER Belfast City Hall 2012
Incredible footage of the crazy woman shouting No Surrender at Belfast City Hall. After hundreds of years of loyalism in Ireland, it appears the phrase No Surrender is perhaps the only two words in the English language which capture the political mindset of the U.K's finest. There's really no need to make fun of these people, when they do a perfect job of it all by themselves. The flag is down, so YES!!!!-You have Surrendered!
'WE ARE IRISH' protest at Belfast City Hall
A 'We are Irish' protest is held outside Belfast City Hall in support of Emma and Jake DeSouza.
Belfast City Hall RIOT!! 2013 FLAG UP OR DOWN YOU DECIDE