Belfast travel guide
Top attractions in Belfast
Prehistoric stones
Agápē Centre
Divis
Cavehill
Rising like a silent guardian over Belfast, the dark basalt cliffs of Cave Hill spell out a silhouette that locals swear looks like the pensive profile of Napoleon’s nose. From the foot of the hill you can already see the rocky “prow” jutting toward the sky— a natural escarpment forged 65 million years ago by molten…
Squires Hill
Collinward
Black Man Statue (Henry Cooke)
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First Holywood Pesbyterian Church
Francis Calder Commemorative Fountain
The Big Fish
Emerging from the riverbank like a flash of mythic silver, the ten‑metre‑long “Big Fish” towers over the quay, its sleek, metallic body catching the sky and turning every passer‑by into a storyteller. Designed by Irish artist John Kindness in 1999, the sculpture is officially titled The Salmon of Knowledge—a cheeky…
Lord Kelvin's Statue
Thanksgiving Statue
Rising like a gleaming lighthouse amid Thanksgiving Square, the Beacon of Hope—affectionately nicknamed everything from “Nuala with the Hula” to “Our Lady of Thanksgiving”— dominates the Belfast skyline at a startling 19.5 metres (about 64 feet) tall. Crafted from stainless steel and bronze by the celebrated Scottish…
Thomas Thompson Memorial Fountain
This unusual drinking is inscribed: "Whosoever drinketh the water that I shall give him...shall never thirst again".
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Castlereagh Fellowship
Castlereagh War Memorial
McArt's Fort
McArt's Fort
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One-day walking route in Belfast
Titanic, waterfront and city-centre highlights — a relaxed 7–8 hour one-day walking + short taxi tour focusing on Belfast's maritime heritage, iconic landmarks and the leafy Queen's Quarter.
- The Big Fish – Walk along the River Lagan to The Big Fish (10–20 min). Colourful ceramic artwork telling Belfast’s history — quick riverside photo stop.
Explore Belfast with the GuideX app
Audio stories for every place, an interactive map and personal walking routes. Free to download on iOS and Android.