Belfast Castle, Castle in Cave Hill Country Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
The sandstone castle stands at 120 meters above sea level on Cave Hill, featuring Scottish Baronial architectural elements and multiple towers.
The current structure, built between 1867 and 1870 for the Third Marquess of Donegall, replaced an earlier castle that burned down in 1708.
The estate maintains a collection of cat-themed artworks throughout its gardens and interior spaces, following a local tradition about white cats.
The castle opens daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM except Sundays when it closes at 6:00 PM, with free admission to the grounds.
The castle design by architect Charles Lanyon incorporates pink sandstone materials and multiple defensive-style towers in the Scottish baronial tradition.
Location: Low Wood
Inception: 19 century
Architects: Charles Lanyon
Architectural style: Scottish baronial architecture
Height: 120 m
Address: Belfast Castle, Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 5GR BT15 5GR
Website: https://belfastcastle.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 54.64270,-5.94232
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:57
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