Public Buildings in Belfast

Here are some of the must see buildings in Belfast. 

Harland and Wolff
Harland and Wolff, once formed the backbone of Belfasts' Industrial Base, employing up to tens of thousands of people. Perhaps the most famous ship built there was the Titanic. Samson and Goliath - the shipyards most famous cranes can be seen from points all over Belfast, each has a capacity of 840 tonnes and would dwarf London Bridge. The shipyard is not open to the public but the major points can bee seen clearly from Victoria Park (off the Sydenham Bypass).
Address: Queen's Road

Linenhall Library
The Linenhall library is one of the oldest subscription libraries in the UK. It is accessible to all members of the public.
Address: 17 Donegall Square North
Tel: (028) 9032 1707

Albert Memorial Clock
The clock leans 1.25 metres off the vertical as it was built on reclaimed land, but work is underway to correct Belfast's own leaning tower. The tower is 35 metres tall and centres around Prince Albert, Victoria's consort. Crowned lions holding shields and floral decoration surround the clock itself.
Address: Victoria Street

Crown Liquor Saloon
One of Northern Irelands most famous pubs, the Crown is extravagantly decorated with a Victorian exterior and an intoxicating interior, making it one of the National Trust's most valued treasures.
Address: Great Victoria Street
Tel: (028) 9024 9476

Malone House
This Georgian mansion, built during the 1820s has views over one of the most attractive landscapes in Belfast, the Lagan Valley. The last resident of the house, William Barnett presented it to Belfast in 1946.
Address: Barnett Demesne
Tel: (028) 9068 1246

The Spires Conference Centre
One of Belfasts most attractive buildings, the centre which was built in 1905, and refurbished in 1992, boasts magnificent stain glass windows and excellent conference facilities. It also has a designer shopping area and cafes, well worth a visit.
Address: Wellington Street
Tel: (028) 9032 2284

Queens University
Northern Ireland's most prestigious university built in 1845 - 1849 and designed by Charles Lanyon. The Main building leads to a fantastic quadrangle area.
Address: University Road
Tel: (028) 9033 5252

Belfast Public Library
The library, as with any is used by borrowers and browsers who may be kept busy for hours sifting through the many floors of books that can be found in the distinctive sandstone building.
Address: Royal Avenue
Tel: (028) 9024 3233

Belfast City Hall
From all over the city you can see the dome of this neoclassical building. Finished in 1906 to commemorate Belfast getting the status of City in 1888 assigned by Queen Victoria. The hall, which is an Edwardian masterpiece, was made of Portland Stone, and is not just the home of the City Council but also the front lawn is a haven for sun worshippers during the summer months.
The Dome is 173 feet high, covered with copper and crowned with stone lantern.
Address: Donegall Square
Tel: (028) 90270456

Belfast Castle
On the slopes of Cave Hill , is a great place to sample excellent cuisine, historical atmosphere and beautiful gardens. It's the start of some superb scenic walks.Belfast Castle is a beautiful Scottish Baronial castle, which is set on the side of Belfasts Cave Hill, 40 ft above sea level. Beautiful theme gardens, way marked walks and Heritage Centre. Open daily with free admission, the castle sits on the well known site of Cave Hill, overlooking Belfast Lough.Tours will take place only when there is not a function being held in the castle and groups should be of twenty to fifty people. The tour consists of a slide show and walk in the castle gardens, weather permitting. Visitors should contact the reception on a daily basis on the contact number prior to visiting as functions are booked regularly, thus preventing a tour.
It is the perfect venue to sample excellent cuisine, historical atmosphere and beautiful surroundings.
Address: Cave Hill
Tel: (028) 90776925
Fax: (028) 90370228

Parliament Buildings
The former Parliament buildings of Northern Ireland have an impressive hilltop location. A statue to Lord Carson stands at the bottom of the mile long avenue. Stormont is now home to the new Northern Ireland Assembly. Adjacent to Parliment Buildings is Stormont Castle which now serves as the Belfast Headquarters of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Neither of these buildings is open to the public, but the surrounding park areas are an excellent family attraction and include a newly designed childrens' play area.
Address: Stormont on the Upper Newtownards Road.