1. Belfast
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland. Belfast is divided into four Northern Ireland
Assembly and UK Parliamentary Constituencies: North Belfast, West Belfast, South
Belfast and East Belfast. Belfast (from Irish: BéalFeirste, meaning "mouth of the
sandbars").Belfast has been a centre for the Irish linen industry (earning the nickname
"Linenopolis"): tobacco production, rope-making, shipbuilding, computers and
whiskey.
There are many important buildings in Belfast but the most known are:
- The City Hall was finished in 1906 and was built to reflect Belfast's city status,
granted by Queen Victoria in 1888. Belfast City Hall is Belfast City Council's civic
building. It is located in Donegall Square, in the heart of Belfast city centre. It
first opened its doors on 1 August 1906. Today, the grounds of City Hall are a
favourite of city centre workers, students and tourists for taking a break from
the bustling city. The grounds are also used for many events from continental
markets to open air concerts. There are many connections between The City
Hall and Titanic. In its grounds, the Titanic Memorial, sculpted by Thomas
Brock, pays tribute to 22 men who lost their lives on the ship.
- The Big Wheel is Located at the east side of Belfast City Hall, the Wheel of
Belfast offered spectacular views across the city, from a height of 200 feet.
- One of the most popular parks is Botanic Gardens in the Queen's Quarter. Built
in the 1830s and designed by Sir Charles Lanyon. Other attractions in the park
include the Tropical Ravine, a humid jungle glen built in 1889, rose gardens and
public events ranging from live opera broadcasts to pop concerts. U2 played
there in 1997.

2. Many of Ireland's traditional dishes are known and loved the world over. So if you're
visiting Belfast, you really shouldn't leave without trying some of the best known. And
many of the dishes have interesting origins. For example:
- Parsnip and Violet Cake
- Irish Lamb Chops and Champ
Kenneth Charles was born in 10 December 1960 and he is an actor and film director
from Belfast. He is best known for directing and starring in several film adaptations of
William Shakespeare's plays including Henry V, Much Ado About Nothing, Hamlet,
Love's Labour's Lost, and As You Like It.
He has also starred in numerous other films and television series including Wild Wild
West, The Road to El Dorado, Conspiracy, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,
Warm Springs, Valkyrie, Wallander, and My Week with Marilyn as Laurence Olivier.