Nordirland Highlights

Northern Ireland Essentials

Northern Ireland combines geological phenomena with centuries of complex history. The region features the 40,000 interlocking basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway and the 17th-century fortifications of Derry, the most complete city walls in Ireland. In Belfast, the Titanic Quarter highlights maritime heritage, while the International Wall displays significant political murals. Architectural landmarks include the Victorian-era Crumlin Road Gaol and the medieval ruins of Dunluce Castle. Natural highlights range from the beech-lined Dark Hedges to the granite peaks of the Mourne Mountains.

Northern Ireland Essentials — Karte

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Giant's Causeway

The Giant's Causeway is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption.

Gillett's Crossing / CC BY 2.0

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Titanic Quarter

Titanic Quarter in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is a large-scale waterfront regeneration, comprising historic maritime landmarks, film…

Ian Paterson / CC BY-SA 2.0

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The Dark Hedges

Considered to be the most iconic natural phenomenon in Northern Ireland and a popular tourist spot, this scenic road lined by beech trees…

Tony Webster / CC BY 2.0

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Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge

The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a rope bridge near Ballintoy in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Osioni / Public domain

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Dunluce Castle

Dunluce Castle is a now-ruined medieval castle in Northern Ireland, the seat of Clan MacDonnell.

SeanMack / CC BY 3.0

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Walled City

Built in early 17th century, these these fortifications are the youngest between European city walls and therefore today the most complete.

Ross / CC BY-SA 2.0

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The International Wall

Murals in Northern Ireland have become symbols of Northern Ireland, depicting the region's past and present political and religious…

Dr Neil Clifton / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Old Bushmills Distillery

The Old Bushmills Distillery is an alcohol distillery in Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, founded in 1784 and owned by Proximo…

Ross / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Crumlin Road Gaol

HM Prison Belfast, also known as Crumlin Road Gaol, is a former prison situated on the Crumlin Road in north Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Ardfern / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Saint George's Market

St George's Market is the last surviving Victorian covered market in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Aubrey Dale / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Crown Liquor Saloon

The Crown Liquor Saloon, also known as the Crown Bar, is a pub in Great Victoria Street in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Sarahj2107 / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Mourne Mountains

The Mourne Mountains, also called the Mournes or Mountains of Mourne, are a granite mountain range in County Down in the south-east of…

Roberto / CC-BY-SA

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Belfast City Hall Grounds

Public lawns featuring the Titanic Memorial Garden, a statue of Queen Victoria, and the Garden of Remembrance. The grounds surround the 1906 Edwardian Baroque city hall and host the annual Belfast Christmas Market.

Donna / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Carrickfergus Castle

Visit this Norman castle dating back to the 12th century, and marvel at its rather well preserved medieval structure, marked by a long…

Ardfern / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Botanic Gardens

Botanic Gardens is a public garden in Belfast, Northern Ireland.