Saturday, September 7, 2019, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Belfast, Northern Ireland A major port heralded for its shipbuilding heritage, Belfast has undergone a cultural and architectural renaissance unrivaled in the rest of Europe. The influence of Britain is everywhere in this polished capital of Northern Ireland. Some of its most striking buildings exude Victorian flair and cosmopolitan elegance amid the famous Irish charm. Along the Golden Mile, high-end boutiques are reminiscent of those found in Paris, and the opulent Grand Opera House stands as a hub of Belfast culture. In the Cathedral Quarter, St. Anne's Cathedral is a magnificent testament to faith. On the waterfront, the excellent Titanic Belfast museum is the pride of the city with its stunning facade of aluminum. Belfast , meaning "mouth of the Farset , " is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland , standing on the banks of the River Lagan on the east coast of Ireland . It is the second-largest city on the island of Ireland, after