Last Updated on the 13th of May, 2024
One of the best ways to soak up the essence of Belfast is to explore the city’s iconic waterfront.
It’s where you can watch local marine life, be transported back in time by the three-storey high barrel-vaulted ceilings at the Titanic Hotel and stroll along the Titanic slipways, where the magnificent ship first touched the water.
The trail begins at the historic Clarendon Docks and Sailortown, where you can visit Sinclair Seamen’s Church, Belfast Harbour Commissioners’ Offices and St Joseph’s Church.
The walk then waves past the inescapable Big Fish statue, from where you cross over the Lagan Weir Footbridge and pass by numerous beautiful stained glass windows, each depicting famous families, characters and scenes from the Game of Thrones before arriving in the Titanic Quarter.
Here you can gawk at the bright yellow Samson & Goliath Cranes looming over what was once the world’s biggest shipyard, and walk down the very slipway where the Titanic was constructed before coming full stop at the Thompson Pump House.
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How to get to the Belfast Maritime Trail
You can easily get to the start of The Maritime Trail from Belfast City Centre.
It can be travelled on foot or bicycle, stopping at as many fascinating and exciting experiences and places along the way, as you have time for.
This free self-guided trail starts at City Quays, bringing you past the AC Hotel Belfast towards the Big Fish statue and across the river to the Titanic Quarter.
Check out the official website of Maritime Mile where you can find lots of useful information and an interactive map to guide you through the walk.
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Best Attractions and Top Things to Do On The Mile
Be Curious at the SoundYard
Located next to Belfast’s Odyssey Complex and Abercorn Marina, a place that was once a spot of brass foundry and Kelly’s Coal Yards, is the wonderful SoundYard’s design.
The ten-metre-wide circular canopy with a central oculus was created by architects Hannah Wilson, Eunan Deeney, and Matthew Kernan.
The installation is activated by motion sensors, and the more people interact with it, the louder the music gets.
What makes it utterly unique is that the soundscape is designed to be evocative of the perpetual, rhythmic sounds of striking, hammering that defined Belfast when shipbuilding was at its peak.
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Step on Board the Historic SS Nomadic Vessel
Like Titanic, the SS Nomadic – the last surviving White Star Line ship in the world – was designed by Thomas Andrews and built in Belfast in 1911.
The ship was used as a tender, bringing passengers and mail to the Titanic and the Olympic. Molly Brown, Benjamin Guggenheim and Dorothy Winifred Gibson were among the passengers who boarded Titanic via Nomadic in Cherbourg.
While the RMS Titanic sank during the first tragic outing, the SS Nomadic continued to function throughout both world wars and beyond after she was launched on 25 April 1911.
Today, the beautifully restored ship can be found in the Titanic Quarter and is open to the public. So why not step on board and put yourself in the place of one of the prosperous passengers who navigated the oceans by vessel during the golden age of transatlantic travel?
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Learn the Story of RMS Titanic at Titanic Belfast
Located in the Titanic Quarter – where the ship was built – Titanic Belfast makes for an astonishing day out.
The museum is covered by 3,000 individual aluminium glistening shards and replicates four high-pointed hulls imitating the ocean liner making it unlike any other buildings in Northern Ireland.
Here you can see a full-sized replica of one of the lifeboats, feel the heat of the engine room and walk the decks just as Titanic’s passengers did.
The Museum was opened in 2012 on the 100th anniversary of the sailing and sinking of one of the world’s most famous ships and does not include any items salvaged from the wreckage, although you can see many relics related to the mighty ship.
The museum won the title of World’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the 2016 World Travel Awards.
When visiting the museum, look out the window to see the the slipways, which display illuminated outlines of the Titanic and its sister vessel, the Olympic.
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Enjoy Authentic Titanic Artefacts and Photographs at the Titanic Hotel
A stop by the authentic Titanic Hotel Belfast is a must, even if you are not spending a night there.
The 119-room hotel is located at the heart of Belfast’s Titanic Quarter and was once the headquarters of shipbuilders Harland & Wolff, who built the entire White Star Line fleet.
You can explore the hotel’s heritage rooms with a free guided tour which can be organized at the reception desk. Or, you can wander at your own pace as we did, just make sure to get a map from the reception.
A stand-out feature of the hotel is the two spectacular ‘Drawing Offices’ where the famous Titanic ocean liner was designed in 1908.
The huge windows in the ceiling were designed to flood the room with loads of natural light to illuminate the draftsmen’s tables because offices were built in 1885 without electricity.
Today one of the rooms is converted into an entertainment space while the other one serves as a bar, where you can have a drink.
*Insider tip – try to find chests of drawers that say “Open me” to discover more interesting artefacts.
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Admire the Unique Maritime Heritage Object – the Great Light
Once you are done exploring the Titanic Hotel, steer towards the Titanic Walkway on Victoria Wharf which connects the Titanic Slipways to HMS Caroline and the Thompson Dock.
It’s where you’ll find another fascinating and must-see attraction – the Great Light.
Standing seven meters tall and weighing 10 tonnes, the Great Light is one of the world’s largest hyper-radial Fresnel lighthouse lenses ever built which produced one of the strongest lighthouse beams.
The two gigantic lenses of the Great Light were originally made in Paris, in 1887 for Tory Island Lighthouse, situated off the coast in Donegal.
With the help of the Titanic Foundation and the Commissioners of Irish Lights, the Great Light is secured locally. It is now housed in an interpretive structure located along the Maritime Trail.
- Opening Times – the Great Light is open 24/7 all year round.
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See the Sole Surviving Veteran of the Battle of Jutland – HMS Caroline
HMS Caroline – the last survivor of the Grand Fleet and one of the most important warships of the past century- is now permanently towed in Alexandra Graving Dock, the largest dry dock in Belfast at its time.
The mighty ship was built in Merseyside in 1914 and measures 446 feet long and has a beam of 31.5 feet.
The ship was involved in a 12-hour battle for control of the North Sea which cost the lives of more than 8,500 sailors.
HMS Caroline’s ties with Belfast started on 1 April 1924 when she became the headquarters and training ship for the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve’s Ulster Division.
Caroline was decommissioned in 2011 and is now a static museum.
- Insider tip – high-heeled shoes are not permitted on board the HMS Caroline.
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Go on a Tour Around Titanic Distillers & Thompson Pump House
Titanic Distillers, located in the newly renovated Thompson Pump House, is the city’s first working whiskey distillery in almost 90 years.
The Pump House itself is a fantastic example of late Victorian architecture featuring arched windows, red bricks with a cream façade and a clock tower.
Originally, the building was used to house the equipment to pump water from the dry dock right beside it, designed to facilitate the new colossal White Star liners at that time: the Titanic and the Olympic.
*The dock is 850 feet (259m) in length and is the only location where it is possible to properly gauge the scale of the Titanic. The dock held 23 million gallons of water and could be emptied in 1 hour and 40 minutes, thanks to the three 1,000 horsepower engines.
With an organized tour, you can descend 44 feet into the dry dock and walk in the footsteps of the men who worked in the shipyard a century ago.
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Now, over to you!
Have you walked Belfast Maritime Mile? Let us know in the comments!
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I’d like to visit Belfast some day. I didn’t know the Titanic was built there. Thanks for this informative article.
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As you delve into the fascinating history, Belfast and the Titanic Museum are some of the most astonishing places to explore in Northern Ireland. By now, we’ve been to The Titanic Museum many times and always love learning new things through various exhibits detailing the fascinating ship’s construction, voyage, and legacy. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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You’ve got some great photos of the Titanic museum, very photogenic. I was more interested in visiting it than I thought I would be. Everyone arrives with the memory of what happened, and as we get closer to that moment, the emotion grows. The part devoted to the shipwreck is well done.
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I was a big fan of the Titanic ship long before James Cameron offered a dizzying blend of spectacular visuals and old-fashioned melodrama movie and before the museum was build in Belfast. I love visiting and watching everything related to the famous ship.
I’ve been to a Belfast Titanic museum close to a dozen times and plan to visit again this summer as the museum has been recently refurbished and now houses a 7.6m scale model and some original artefacts like a deckchair, lifejacket and musician’s violin which I am particularly keen on seeing. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Wow. OK, now I have to go visit Belfast. We spent time in Derry, but never Belfast. It looks like they have done a remarkable job with the whole city to attract tourists who originally came for the Titanic Museum. Thanks so much for taking us there Aiva. Allan
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The first time I visited Belfast to see the docks where the famous Titanic was built was around two decades ago when the Titanic Quartal and the Museum didn’t even exist. I love going back at least once a year as there’s always something new and exciting to see, both in the museum and on the waterfront ( much to my excitement, this year, the museum has a few new artefacts on display, including a violin belonging to the ship’s musician, Wallace Hartley – imagine!). I am a big Titanic fan (the ship, not the movie) and find it fascinating how after all these years, the Titanic haven’t faded into the background of history and how some will even try to go down, at great risk and expense, to see what’s left of it at the bottom of the ocean. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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You will have to come over to Canada one day to see the Titanic and iceberg Museum in Halifax, Nova Scotia. https://www.titanichalifax.ca/.
We hope to visit Ireland next year, so maybe some time in Belfast would be a good plan. Cheers. Allan
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Thanks, Allan. I would love to visit the one in Nova Scotia and see what memorabilia they have on display, so it goes straight on my ‘Titanic list’. So far, I’ve gathered around 10 Titanic museums on my wish list – from Massachusetts to Las Vegas as each of them has many unique relics brought up from the wreckage to look at.
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What a unique waterfront! I really love that fish statue, it’s so cute! I’d really enjoy stepping aboard the SS Nomadic and visiting the Titanic Museum. I really have no desire to go on a cruise so this seems like the perfect compromise 🙂
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Thank you, Lyssy. I love visiting Belfast and going for a walk along its fascinating waterfront. On our last trip in December, I was very excited to set foot in the newly renovated Titanic Distillers which is located in the Titanic pump house. While most people stop by it because of the Premium Irish whiskey, for me it was to see the listed building which was once used to house all the equipment to pump water from the dry dock right beside it, designed to accommodate the new White Star liners at that time: the Olympic and the Titanic. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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I have not had the opportunity to visit Belfast, but if I do I will certainly enjoy the Maritime Mile. It looks so interesting with so many fascinating things to experience along the way. The interactive musical instrument seems super fun as well. Great post Aiva! I hope you have a lovely day!
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Thank you kindly. Ever since I moved to Ireland 20 years ago, I’ve been to Belfast more times than I can count and had a wonderful chance to see the city change and shift over the last decades. It is one of the premier holiday destinations on the far side of the Atlantic and there are many reason for exploring it with Titanic Belfast Museum and Belfast City Hall among a few. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day. Aiva xx
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I went to Belfast as a kid and have vague recollection of a rather dingy, dodgy city, but you’ve shown that it’s not that at all. Belfast waterfront looks like a great place to explore. So many great museums. Maggie
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I love Belfast and find it to be underrated as a city-break destination. Its waterfront is a fantastic place to wander around, especially for those who are still fascinated by the Titanic which was the largest ocean liner in the world at the time. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Gorgeous! Walking the waterfront is so picturesque and serene, and you might chance upon many iconic landmarks along the way! The Titanic is definitely well-known, and it’s important to learn more about the historic disaster so as not to repeat it present day. Thanks for bringing us along the Maritime Trail, Aiva!
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Of all the types of public spaces that exist, waterfronts are among the most strongly linked to the identity and history of a city and Belfast is no different. We loved going for a walk and seeing many of its amazing attractions along the way especially the Titanic Museum which is made of 3,000 aluminium panels with a glass centre that looks like the bow of a ship hurtling through an iceberg. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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We had planned for a visit to Belfast when we were in Ireland last year, but unfortunately were not able to do so because of personal reasons. Maybe some other time.
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I am sorry to hear you had to cancel your trip to Belfast, Pit. The capital of Northern Ireland has done a remarkable job of preserving its glorious history as well as cherishing the here and now with a wealth of galleries and museums and therefore is well worth a visit. I hope you get to explore it one day. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Great post as always Aiva. We’d get to Belfast at least once per year – They’ve done a great job on the river bank – I particularly love the fish and the stained glass.
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They have done a remarkable job restoring Belfast Harbour- you can easily spend a day there visiting and exploring. I’ve heard that the Game of Thrones studio tour is a fantastic place to visit due to a great collection of costumes, props, weapons and for seeing all the sets, but I haven’t seen the show yet. Aiva xx
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That looks like such an interesting and iconic waterfront. So many different things to see. Definitely a must visit!
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Thank you kindly. Many cities around the world have learned to capitalise on the appeal of waterfronts and Belfast is one of them. Belfast may be a small city, but it lays claim to a unique history and is worth a visit. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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We are in the midst of planning our trip to Belfast and Dublin this summer. Thanks for this info, we hope to get to the Titanic Museum and walk the Maritime Trail. Is Belfast Castle worth a tour? We also want to get outside the city one day, maybe go to Rathlin Island and Dunluce Castle.
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I am glad to hear about your Dublin and Belfast travel plans – how exciting. Well, when it comes to visiting Belfast Castle – it is a must when in Belfast as the estate contains landscaped gardens and mature mixed woodland and offers superb views of the city from a variety of vantage points. Rathlin Island and Dunluce Castle are great options for day tours as they would allow you to discover tranquillity and beauty and the rugged landscape of Northern Ireland. The ferry to Rathlin Island travels just six miles across the Sea of Moyle and takes just 25 minutes to reach it. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Thanks for the tips, Aiva – I appreciate them!
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The waterfront looks lovely at night and seems like a great place for an evening stroll. The Titanic Museum, I don’t know if I’d want to visit. It looks beautifully decorated but I wonder how emotional a visit there could get. It’s been many years but still seems like it might be painful to visit. I mean, I still haven’t been able to bring myself to watch the full movie!
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I’ve been to the Titanic Museum many times and each time has been emotional, especially learning about the doomed vessel’s final hours, as well as the rescue efforts that ensued. The story of the Titanic is a heartfelt representation of tragedy; it’s a reminder of the unpredictability of life. But the story of the Titanic also highlights various aspects of human nature as it showcases the selflessness and bravery of mankind as many passengers risked their lives to save others. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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I am impressed at the beautiful artwork by the waterfront, and also the multitude of interesting activities that you can do there. This is an amazing travel guide, and if we ever travel to Belfast, we will have to check out your recommendations!
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I love exploring waterfronts around the world, but Belfast is one of my favourite ones as there’s so much history. There are cruises and cranes and cargo, and also plenty of historic maritime landmarks, riverside entertainments and Titanic-themed attractions just a short walk from the centre of the city. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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It sounds like we would need several days to explore this area. It all looks so interesting.
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You could easily spend a few days thoroughly exploring the historical docks of Belfast, especially if you are keen on the shipyards and graving docks as some of them were built between 1864 and 1867. It’s a truly fascinating place. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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I agree with Carol- so much to see and do. A great overview, Aiva, and I would very much like to visit Belfast one day.
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Thanks so much, Jo. I love walking around the Titanic Quarter, trying to imagine what it was like to live in Belfast in the 19th century when the city was Ireland’s pre-eminent industrial city with linen, heavy engineering, tobacco and shipbuilding dominating the economy. I mean, at one point, Harland and Wolff, a company which created a ship that would capture the imagination of the world and propel Belfast onto the global stage, employed up to 35,000 workers! Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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A splendid walking trail Aiva. We’ve visited all those places but I don’t recall following the trail. I’ve visited Belfast twice and could return anytime as it’s such a fine city to visit. Have a good week. Marion
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Thank you kindly, Marion. I love visiting Belfast, learning about its history and walking around the old shipyards where once the ill-fated RMS Titanic; the most famous sailing vessel in maritime history was built. Maritime Mile, is a pretty new project initiated by Maritime Belfast Trust in association with Belfast Harbour, the Odyssey Trust and Titanic Quarter Limited. It goes to show you that there are cities that know how to capitalise on waterfronts. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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It’s been nearly 7 years since we visited Belfast. We loved it, and you always provide such great insights in your blogposts, Aiva. Thank you!
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I am glad to hear you have fond memories from your trip to Belfast. It’s a wonderful city to explore – traditional pubs and incredible Titanic history take the city to the next level. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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What a interesting and beautiful walk along the waterfront. I love that you can see so many places and absorb the history of this area along with taking a great walk. A really excellent way to see they city 🙂
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Thank you kindly 🙂 We had a fantastic time exploring Belfast! I have always been drawn to cities on the water, be they cities that sit on large rivers, or even better, snuggling a coastline. There is something alluring about the juxtaposition of a modern city skyline and a watery setting, as well as the merging of tooting ships and car horns. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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The Maritime Trail sounds like a great way to view the city and learn more about the Titanic. Belfast’s waterfront looks quite lovely, especially at night when the shining lights are reflecting in the water. The SS Nomadic Vessel looks quite fancy considering it was just used to bring passengers and mail to the Titanic! Thanks for sharing Aiva. Take care. Linda
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I loved visiting the Titanic Museum but there was something special and quite emotional about stepping foot on the Nomadic, seeing the various rooms and being on the deck, especially knowing that Titanic was a real tragedy that affected real people, and some of those people were on the very tender ship I was standing on. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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I can read between the lines your love for Belfast😍 No wonder why, Belfast is famous for so many things, and not the least for the Titanic. I would love to visit the city some day.
Have a lovely week ahead, Christie
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Christie, you are right – I love Belfast, and I also love your ability to read between the lines – you are amazing. Having travelled quite a lot in my life, I have a few cities I tend to return to — or at least plan to return to — over and over again and Belfast is one of them. They all have the water in common, with restaurants full of fresh seafood, views across open water dotted with a myriad of small boats and big ships, and that feeling of space. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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So interesting, I do love sculptures and public art and that whole area looks amazing to visit one day.
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Thank you, Glenys. Belfast is a wonderful city to explore and there’s so much to see around its waterfront. Titanic Quarter is actually one of Europe’s largest urban waterfront regeneration projects and is a joy to visit. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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I would definitely spend time doing this trail, with so many interesting stops. I’m especially interested in the Titanic Hotel. I had to laugh at the “no high heels” rule on HMS Caroline – that definitely won’t be a difficult rule for me to follow. 🤣
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Titanic Hotel has been on my list for a while, mainly because they don’t have family rooms, so we can’t stay with the girls. Can you imagine spending a night in a place that was once the legendary Harland & Wolff headquarters and where the RMS Titanic was designed? The hotel itself is an architectural gem with many interesting artefacts, and I was more than excited to walk around it during our last visit to Belfast. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day. Aiva xx
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Amazing artwork.
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There’s quite a lot to see and do along the Maritime trail. I especially enjoyed seeing the colourful, stained-glass windows depicting scenes from Game of Thrones. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day. Aiva xx
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So wonderful place Belfast City and legend photos to view 🌹🙏😍
Thank you so much for sharing dear friend 💗👏
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Thank you kindly. We very much enjoyed our time in Belfast as it is a wonderful city to explore at any time of the year. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Most welcome 🙏 and thank you so much for lovely feedback dear friend 👏🌹
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Looks like such a lovely trail, Belfast has long been on my list and I really need to make it over 🙂
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It is! I am a bit of a Titanic geek and when I am not watching documentaries about the ship on Disney or reading books about how they built the World’s most famous ship, I make time to visit Belfast to explore the Titanic Quarter. I hope you make it to Belfast one day as there’s so much to see and do. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Wow, this is fascinating. So much to see and do here. That Soundyard installation looks amazing, and also of course all Titanic Museum. Wonderful post.
Alison
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Thanks so much, Alison. We very much enjoyed our time in Belfast. Walking the beautifully illustrated Belfast Maritime Trail was a highlight of the trip as it took us on a unique historical journey through the city and into the wonderful Titanic Quarter. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day. Aiva xx
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Titanic is of course what most people have in mind when they visit Belfast, and I always love the modern look of Titanic Belfast. Like Alison, I also think the SoundYard is a great addition to the city. How cool it is that visitors can get a closer look at the Great Light! I know I will be fascinated by it if I ever come to Belfast.
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Yes, the Titanic Museum and its origins are the star attraction of the city as many people travel from afar just to see it, but there are many more interesting attractions and must-see places in Belfast. We loved the SoundYard – it took us a while to figure out the way it works and it was fantastic to hear the sound 500 suspended metal rods made. As a lighthouse lover, I was fascinated to see the Great Light up close and personal. Thanks for stopping by. I hope all is well with you 🙂 Aiva xx
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Oh wow! What an amazing place to visit and so many things to see and do! Thanks Aiva for always making me discover new places ☺️😍 Wish you a lovely week ahead!
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Thank you kindly 🙂 Belfast was once only known for its turbulent past that might have kept people away from visiting the city. But today Belfast is a very welcoming and vibrant city that has grown to become a real hit with tourists around the world. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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This is an amazing article, showing all there is to do in Belfast. I’ve always been curious about Belfast, and I hope I can visit there one day.
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Thanks so much, Kymber. I have always loved Belfast and its maritime history. Imagine there was once a time when Belfast-made goods were transported around the world in Belfast-built ships and when the Robinson & Cleaver department store on Donegall Square became the largest mail-order business in the world due to the city’s position as a global trading city. Thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderful day 🙂 Aiva xx
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That’s really neat to know Aiva. Thank you. xoxo
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We spent an afternoon in the Titanic Museum, but didn’t get to see much else of Belfast. We were on a tour and not in control of the agenda. We hope to go again someday, and if we do, we’ll make sure to see some of the things you’ve mentioned here in your lovely post.
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I hope you had a great time learning the story of the legendary ocean liner and its fateful journey across the Atlantic at the Belfast Titanic Experience. The Shipyard Ride was such a fun and memorable way to join Harland & Wolff workers on the shipyard, wasn’t it? I hope you get to see more of Belfast one day as it is a fascinating city to explore. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day. Aiva xx
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Inspiring as always. Thank you for sharing this.
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Thanks so much, Ali. Over the years, I’ve had a chance to explore Belfast many times and somewhere along the way, the city and its attraction grew on me to the point I consider it now one of my favourite places. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Oh wow, I’m going to Belfast in June and have been reading about walking the slipways and the Maritime Trail but your post has really brought it to life! Appreciate the tip about being able to drop into the Titanic Hotel, I’ll definitely be doing that!
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That’s fantastic – I am glad to hear you are heading to Belfast in June! I asked my husband to sneak into the Titanic Hotel to capture one of the drawing rooms for my blog without anyone noticing. Much to my surprise, he came back and informed me that we were warmly invited to take a tour around the hotel. It turned out to be the highlight of the trip because the hotel is visually stunning and full of Titanic artefacts. Thanks for stopping by. I look forward to reading all about your trip. Aiva 🙂 xx
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I love walking trails like this. So much to learn about a city, in a way that you remember and understand everything.
We went to the Titanic exhibition at the Liverpool Maritime Museum. It was very moving. For this reason, the Belfast Titanic exhibition is very high on my to-do list. Luckily, I have a friend living in Dublin who would be up for a road trip!!!
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