A museum of international renown, the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum is regarded as being amongst the best of its kind in the world. Set in over 170 acres of rolling landscape overlooking Belfast Lough, visitors can wander through the past and discover how people lived and travelled over the centuries. […]
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Glenarm
The 17th century village of Glenarm is the southernmost of the famous nine Glens of Antrim, and is registered as a conservation area for its distinctive style. The Glenarm Castle and its Barbican Gate are worthy of a viewing. […]
Carrickfergus Castle
Around 25 minutes from Belfast is Carrickfergus Castle. Its a slight detour on the route between Belfast and Larne. […]
Titanic Belfast
Titanic Belfast, located at the heart of Titanic Quarter – only a short walk from Belfast’s city centre, is not only an architectural triumph for the city, but it houses the world’s largest Titanic visitor experience. Winner of the World’s Leading Visitor Attraction (World Travel Awards, 2016). […]
Stormont Parliament Buildings
5.5mi from the city centre are the Stormont Parliament Buildings, which housed Northern Ireland’s parliament until being disbanded in 1972. The grounds are now a 164 hectare public park. […]
Belfast Murals
Take a look at world-renowned murals at Falls Rd (Catholic) and also at nearby Shankill Rd (Protestant). These are a major attraction in Belfast. […]
Belfast Castle Estate
A large, stately home that dates from 1870, and which lies 3.5mi north of the city. Commands great views over the city, and located within Cave Hill Country Park. […]
Belfast Botanic Gardens
Botanic Gardens was established in 1828 by the Belfast Botanic and Horticultural Society, in response to public interest in horticulture and botany. Originally known as the Belfast Botanic Garden, the site contained exotic tree species and impressive plant collections from the southern hemisphere, many of which can still be seen in the park. […]
Zahara de la Sierra
Zahara used to be an Moorish outpost, and the best sign of this is the Nazari Castle above town, which has been declared a Complex of Historical and Artistic Importance. For most, its just a quick roadside stop, if anything. […]
Ronda
Ronda is a superb and well-known small city located in the hills an hour’s drive above the major coastal resort of Marbella. Puente Nuevo is a spectacular bridge over the 100m deep El Tajo gorge. Plaza de Toros is Ronda’s bullring, inaugurated in 1785. A museum is attached. Casa del Rey Moro is an 18th […]