Peace Wall, Barrier walls in West Belfast, Northern Ireland.
The Belfast Peace Walls consist of concrete, steel, and iron barriers stretching over 34 kilometers throughout residential neighborhoods, with heights reaching 8 meters.
The British Army constructed the first walls in 1969 during The Troubles to separate Catholic and Protestant communities following intense street conflicts.
The walls display numerous murals and written messages from visitors, reflecting both the divisions and the steps toward reconciliation in Northern Ireland.
Visitors can access the walls daily between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM through guided tours, with the Cupar Way section being the most frequently visited.
A 2012 survey revealed that 69 percent of residents near the walls preferred to maintain these barriers due to ongoing security concerns.
Location: Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann
Address: 15 Cupar Way, Belfast BT13 2RX, UK BT13 2RX BT13 2RX
Opening Hours: Lunedì-Domenica 07:00-19:00
Phone: +447592173372
Website: http://peacewall-archive.net
GPS coordinates: 54.60105,-5.95684
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:38
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