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Dublin
In Northern Ireland, visitors will find that the once war-torn city of Belfast has become a cosmopolitan hub of exceptional restaurants and hotels since undergoing a remarkable transformation in the 1990s.
Certainly, one of the best ways to get to know Belfast and hear the real story behind this city is to take a Black Taxi Tour with a local expert guide. On this tour, a guide will pick you up at your hotel or any city center location. Points of interest include the city’s famous peace wall, colorful political murals and some of Belfast’s most iconic attractions. If you have more time to spend and are so inclined, you also can take a tour of Crumlin Road Gaol, a Victorian-era prison where you will hear about grim tales of imprisonment and execution.
But perhaps the most significant tourist draw in
Temple Bar in Dublin Giant’s Causeway
Belfast is Titanic Belfast, the world’s largest Titanic visitor experience. Titanic Belfast extends over nine interactive galleries, bringing together special effects, dark rides, full-scale reconstructions and innovative interactive features. Berthed next to the Titanic Belfast is White Star Line’s SS Nomadic, restored to her original 1911 glory.
BEYOND CITY LIFE
Beyond the major cities, travelers exploring the Ireland countryside are afforded magnificent scenery of lush landscapes punctuated by idyllic towns. Neatly kept white cottages, many with thatched roofs, are encircled by rolling hills and lush meadows bright with wildflowers. The entire land is crisscrossed by dark blue lakes and
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Titanic Belfast