Check out this video of the famous Titanic Quarter where the RMS Titanic was built by Harland and Wolff. There is the dry dock and the Titanic Museum in this area, plus the iconic yellow cranes of Harland and Wolff. An excellent way to spend a day in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Titanic grabbed the attention of the public back when it sailed into the sea because back then it was the biggest ship to be built in Belfast out there, but the story didn't end at this point, it managed to be on the news for the tragic accident it went through and for the lives that were lost with it.
As a remembrance for this ship and for the lives that were lost with it, Belfast now hosts Titanic Quarter that attracts lots of tourists to it and let them get introduced to the place where Titanic was built. There is also the Titanic Museum which is located in the same area and which also tells and shows a lot about this ship ( • TITANIC MUSEUM BELFAST Discover the Facts ... ).
Titanic Quarter in Belfast is one of the largest urban waterfront regeneration projects that was ever done. This was built in the same place where RMS Titanic was designed and built. In this place, there are historic maritime landmarks, film studios, education facilities, apartments and riverside entertainment district - this is actually one of the most visited places when it comes to Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Since this is considered one of Belfast's attractions for hosting the place where the famous RMS Titanic was built, a lot of people come to check what this place has to offer them. There are different things to be done in Titanic Quarter: first of all, you will need to check the museum and uncover the true story behind this ship which was built in Belfast, stay a night at one of the hotels situated in the area and which will give you the experience of being in Titanic, visit Titanic's Dock and Pump-House ( • Titanic Dock and Pump House - Titanic Quar... ), stroll the slipways where Titanic and her sister the Olympic first got into the water and go visit Titanic's little sister the SS Nomadic which is also situated in the same area ( • SS Nomadic Belfast - A Tour of the Titanic... ).
Since Titanic belongs to Belfast in Northern Ireland, we have to mention that Titanic Quarter and even Titanic Museum are not the only places where you will manage to see something related to this ship but there is also the names of those who lost their lives in the ship tragedy which are written in the garden of the City Hall in Belfast ( • City Hall Belfast - A Tour of Belfast City... ).
A lot of you know the story behind Titanic and you might even know it all from the movie that was done about it, but there are lots of things which might still be unknown when it comes to the building phase and the process which this ship has gone through to come out for the public - these stories could be all revealed and told after visiting Titanic Museum in Belfast which tends to tell the whole story in a fresh and insightful way.
Being in Belfast brings you to different attractions to check that comes in addition to Titanic Quarter, you could take a hop-on hop-off bus tour that will take you through the most important attractions of the city ( • Titanic & Bus Tours of Belfast - A Great W... ), visit Belfast Castle ( • Belfast Castle in 360 Degree Video - For W... ), Albert Clock ( • Albert Clock Belfast - Northern Ireland - ... ), head to the Giant's Ring ( • Giant's Ring, Belfast - A Megalithic Passa... ), visit the Commercial Court in the Cathedral Quarter which is located in the centre of the city ( • Commercial Court Belfast, Cathedral Quarte... ) or just have a walk around the city in general ( • A Walk Around Belfast City - A gentle walk... ).
Belfast is stuffed with different attractions to visit but it will all depend on the amount of time you are going to spend in the city and the plan which you have made for yourself, but you should always make a good plan to manage visiting all the important attractions without leaving the city missing any of them ( • Things to Do in Belfast - Belfast Tour - B... ).
Belfast Quarter is now one of the top touristic attractions in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and it is also now a place where different major TV and film productions are being filmed, it is not just about visiting the history of Belfast, but it is also one of the most desirable residential areas in the city - that's why spending a day or two at any of the hotels found there will bring you a very good experience.
This was our trip to Titanic Quarter in Belfast, let us know what do you think of this place and share with us the stories you had if you have been there already - let us know more about what you enjoyed the most about this touristic place.
If you want to see something related to the old RMS Titanic and its building phase then Titanic Quarter is the right place for you.
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