Places to Visit in Northern Ireland, Europe

Places to Visit in Northern Ireland, Europe

Northern Ireland is situated in Ireland Island covering an area of 13,843 square kilometers (5,345 square miles) is a part of United Kingdom. The six major regions in Northern Ireland are County Antrim, County Armagh, county Derry, County Down, County Fermanagh and County Tyrone and further divided into nine major cities and Belfast is the capital of the country, is the second largest city in Ireland Island.

Economy of Northern Ireland depends on Information Technology, shipbuilding, rope and textile manufacturing and tourism industry plays a major role in the development of the economy. Northern Ireland shares the border with Republic of Ireland and coordinates are 54°35.456′N 5°50.4′W.

History of Northern Ireland:

Northern Ireland was inhabitant by Irish before the establishment of English rule in the country and English controlled the country from the year 1542. During the 19^th century Ireland Island divided into two parts and parliament of Northern Ireland was established in the year 1922 and during 1960s violence between Northern Ireland’s nationalist community and unionist community nearly 3,300 people were killed.

Tourist attractions in Northern Ireland:

Mourne Mountains:

Mourne Mountains are located in Down County is one of the main mountains in the country and the highest mount being the Slieve Donard situated at an elevation of 850 meters (2,790 feet) above the sea level and these mountains are renowned for its natural beauties is also the first national park in Northern Ireland.

Belfast Zoo:

Belfast Zoo is situated at the distance of 8 kilometers from Belfast city is also popular as Belfast Zoological Gardens is surrounded by exclusive tranquil environment for the animals in the zoo and the zoo receives thousands of tourists throughout the year.

Waterfront Hall:

Waterfront Hall is the prime attraction in the country situated in Belfast city was designed by Robinson Mcllwaine, a renowned architect and the construction was completed in the year 1997. Waterfront Hall is placed in Lanyon Place surrounded by bars and restaurants.

Ulster Museum:

Ulster Museum is the main museum in the country situated in Belfast city and exhibits the fine art and applied arts, archaeology, ethnography and local history of the Northern Ireland.

Other Places to Visit in Northern Ireland:

Odyssey Arena
Grand Opera House
Slieve Donard
Belfast Castle
Lyric Theatre
Millennium Forum
Ten Square
Mount Stewart
Penrhyn Castle
Ulster American Folk Park
Crescent Arts Center
Ardhowen Theatre
Ravenhill Stadium
Aber Falls
Grianan of Aileach

Best time to visit Northern Ireland:

Northern Ireland is served by temperate maritime climate with warm summer and unpredictable rain throughout the year and best time to visit Northern Ireland is from June to September.

Northern Ireland Connectivity:

By Air:

Northern Ireland is served by three major airports namely Belfast International Airport, City of Derry Airport and George Best Belfast City Airport, these airports caters with domestic and international flights to major destinations in Europe and America.

By Train:

Train network is one of the main transportation mode in the country that connects to various cities and towns in Northern Ireland and from Belfast city direct train is available to Dublin city at regular interval, operated by Northern Ireland Railways.

By Road:

Northern Ireland is well connected through national and state highways and buses and coaches are available from distinct parts of Ireland Island.

By Sea:

Major ports in the country are Larne and Belfast that handles ships to and from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.

Accommodation in Northern Ireland:

Hotels in Northern Ireland offering luxurious lodging with amazing view of the surrounding valley and offers facilities such as saunas, gym, car parking, free Wi-Fi, etc. are offered at hotels in Northern Ireland at a tariff ranging from $ 35 to $ 500. Decent hotels with rooms rented at $ 20 to $ 100 depending on whether single or double rooms are available in Northern Ireland. The names of some of hotels in Northern Ireland are listed below: