Northern Ireland tells its story through stones, cliffs, and memories. From the Giant's Causeway to Derry's walls, each place seems filled with stories where Celtic myths, medieval heritage, and traces of the modern world intertwine. Belfast, once an industrial hub turned cultural center, showcases its museums and markets to the breeze coming from the Irish Sea. The landscapes of County Antrim enchant with basalt columns, suspension bridges, and cliffs battered by waves. Further inland, stone circles, monasteries, and distilleries extend the journey into a territory where each site links nature and memory. Exploring Northern Ireland is like walking through centuries that are open to the sky, between the legends of Ulster's ancient kings and the contemporary echoes of a resilient land.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Giant’s Causeway features more than 40,000 basalt columns formed millions of years ago by lava. This iconic site in County Antrim combines science, myth, and raw beauty.
On the quay where the legendary liner was built, Titanic Belfast traces the ship's origin, journey, and tragedy. Its steel architecture evokes the prow of a boat emerging from the water.
Perched on the cliff, Dunluce Castle has a history spanning eight centuries. Its spectacular ruins overlook the Atlantic, remnants of a fortress that once protected the northern coast.
Performance venue built in 1895 in Victorian style. The facade features oriental elements and ornamental sculptures.
This Victorian building in Belfast, which remained in use until 1996, is now visited as a striking testament to the country's political and social history. Its underground tunnel once connected the prison to the court.
Northern Ireland's main museum institution displaying collections of archaeology, natural history, geology, and artworks from the 17th to the 21st century.
Commercial building constructed in 1896. Vendors sell local products, crafts, and foodstuffs. The building retains its original Victorian architecture.
Administrative building constructed between 1898 and 1906, adorned with sculptures and stained glass windows. The building is 91 meters long with a central dome reaching 53 meters.
These caves carved into the limestone of Fermanagh can be visited on foot and by boat. The stalactites, underground rivers, and filtered light create an almost mystical atmosphere.
Founded in 1608, this distillery is the oldest in the world to produce whiskey under an official license. Visitors discover copper stills and the sweet aroma of malt.
The walls of Derry, built in the 17th century, still surround the old town. Today, visitors walk along them to view the bastions, the gates, and the view of the modern city.
12th-century religious building constructed on a hill. The site includes the reputed grave of Saint Patrick and features Norman and Gothic architectural elements.
This rope bridge perched 30 meters above the sea connects the coast to a small island. Once used by fishermen, it has become one of the most photographed viewpoints in Northern Ireland.
Gardens established in 1828 comprising a collection of exotic plants, two wrought-iron Victorian greenhouses, and an alpine garden.
Pathway of walkways and metal bridges fixed to basalt cliffs, offering views of the Irish Sea and Scotland.
In the heart of Belfast, this lively district features cafes, galleries, and Victorian buildings. St. Anne's Cathedral rises with its white stone facade among the cobbled streets.
Bronze Age megalithic monument composed of fifty standing stones forming a circle 33 meters in diameter.
Built in the 1970s, this wall still separates certain Catholic and Protestant neighborhoods in Belfast. Its colorful murals and messages of peace have made it a symbol of remembrance and reconciliation today.
Open-air museum presenting historical buildings and objects related to Irish immigration to America in the 19th century.
Museum documenting the events of Bloody Sunday 1972 and the civil rights movement in Northern Ireland between 1968 and 1972.
Seven stone circles built in the Neolithic period, aligned with rows of small standing stones and Bronze Age burial mounds.
Located in Armagh, this archaeological site reflects the origins of Celtic Ireland. Former royal residence of the Ulster kings, it combines reconstructions, ancient objects, and mythological stories.
Ruins of a fortified castle built in 1618 by Sir James Balfour, featuring four corner towers and three-story stone walls.
This Norman fortress built in the 12th century still guards the harbor. Its thick walls and square tower have withstood over eight centuries of battles and storms.
A grand neo-classical building, Stormont houses the Northern Ireland Assembly. Its white columns and large avenue have become a political and architectural symbol of the country.
In County Down, fifty stones form a thirty-meter circle. This prehistoric site fascinates archaeologists as much as travelers eager to capture its thousand-year silence.
Scottish baronial residence built in 1870 in Cave Hill Country Park, featuring gardens and an interpretation center.
34-meter-high sandstone monument built in memory of Prince Albert, with a leaning tower due to foundations.
In Derry, this neo-Gothic building features stained glass windows depicting local history. It now houses the town council and hosts many cultural exhibitions.
Megalithic structure dating from 3000 BC, composed of three vertical stones supporting a four-meter horizontal slab.
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