Titanic Quarter in Belfast is the number one place to visit in Northern Ireland. It is the site where the Titanic was built and is being renovated for the 100th anniversary of the ship's launch. The Odyssey Arena hosts concerts and sporting events and is home to the Belfast Giants ice hockey team. The Giants Causeway coastal formations were created by ancient volcanic activity but local legend says they were built by giants.
3. Titanic Quarter is in Belfast, our capital city. This is the
place were the Titanic ship was built at a famous
shipyard called Harland and Wolff. It is a brand new
building and will be opening for the 100th anniversary in
April this year.
5. Odyssey Arena is outside Belfast. It is famous for
concerts. Last year, MTV EMS awards were held here.
Guests included Justin Beiber and Lady Gaga! There is
also an ice ring for our ice hockey team, the Belfast
Giants.
www.belfastgiants.com
7. Situated on the North coast of Ireland, the Giant’s
Causeway is an area of approximately 40,000
interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient
volcanic eruption; however the legend is more
convincing for those who prefer a more colourful
story. Some people believe it was created by giants!
9. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a rope suspension bridge
in Northern Ireland. It links the mainland to a tiny island
called Carrick Island. It is a little scary as it is 30m above
the sea.
13. Step back in time in and uncover a way of life from 100
years ago. Discover cottages, farms, schools and shops as
you wander through the beautiful parkland of the Folk
Museum
15. The Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark is located in the
rugged mountainous uplands and the gentle rolling
lowlands of counties Fermanagh and Cavan. Taking in
the world-famous Marble Arch Caves, the Geopark
boasts some of the finest natural landscapes in Ireland
and offers a window into the area's 650 million year
past.