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Belfast is presently experiencing a cultural and tourism renaissance with Titanic Belfast revitalising the city. This impressive attraction brings you straight into the world of over 100 years ago when the world’s most opulent and famous liner was built.
Step aboard the nearby SS Nomadic which was used to ferry first and second class passengers to Titanic in 1912. As the last remaining vessel of the famous White Star Line, step aboard, feel the history and experience the legend of the cruise liner that still has everyone talking.
Embark on a walking tour around the Titanic Quarter and explore the Dock & Pump House – Titanic’s last physical footprint in history where the famous ship was built all those years ago.
Not all the Titanic Quarter is devoted to the ship and its history though, Titanic Studios, a large warehouse of a building and growing hub for film-making, is located behind the main museum. It is here, where much of HBO’s Game of Thrones® is filmed, as was the soon to be released Dracula Untold movie.
In terms of accommodation, there’s no more convenient place than the Premier Inn, located right in the heart of the Titanic Quarter within a short, easy walk of the various Titanic-related attractions and the city itself.
After experiencing the highlights of Belfast city – your next destination should be the famous Causeway Coastal Route to find out why it’s considered one of the most beautiful road trips in the world.
Millions of people have been hopping into their cars, buses and camper vans and coming to see the remains of the famous Giant’s Causeway for centuries. As Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage site and home to an award-winning interpretive centre, now just might be the time to visit!
Some eighty miles of stunning coastline will transport you past rugged cliffs and unspoilt beaches showcasing a coastline sprinkled with historic castles, churches and forts - many of which are now just ruins but hold historic significance. Along the coast you’ll come across the mysterious ruins of Dunluce Castle, which clings dramatically to the cliff top just east of the coastal town of Portrush.
Another breathtaking monument that looms high above the sea is the small, circular Mussenden Temple, built as a library in 1785 and modelled from the Tivoli Temple of Vesta in Italy. Don’t miss the amazing views to be seen from here.
When you are planning your route don’t forget the amazing Carrick-a-rede rope bridge or some of the internationally admired Game of Thrones® filming locations that dot the route.
From tranquil towns steeped in folklore to spectacular coastal scenery, the Causeway Coastal Route is easy to follow and reveals Northern Ireland in all its compelling and magical glory.
You can also travel inland and experience hills, valleys, dramatic scenery and of course the warmth of the Northern Ireland welcome.
With so much to see and do, plan your adventure in Northern Ireland now at www.discovernorthernireland.com
