{"id":4185,"date":"2019-06-02T17:45:55","date_gmt":"2019-06-02T17:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/overinireland.com\/?p=4185"},"modified":"2019-08-16T03:56:46","modified_gmt":"2019-08-16T03:56:46","slug":"things-to-do-in-northern-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/overinireland.com\/things-to-do-in-northern-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"12 AWESOME Things To Do in Northern Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As we have seen through many of the different articles contained on this website Ireland is, without doubt, a unique and fascinating country with a variety of landscapes, activities, and entertainment on offer for even the most discerning of travelers. Northern Ireland<\/a> has much to see in terms of tourist attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the famous Wild Atlantic Way to the beautiful Dingle Peninsula there is something to do in this extraordinary country for everyone, young and old alike. The purpose of this article is to focus exclusively on the area of Northern Ireland.  It is still officially a part of the United Kingdom and totally unique in its own way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will investigate some of the many interesting aspects and unique areas to visit of this northerly section of the country. Explore stately homes and castles, historic cities like Belfast. Here you will see that Northern Ireland has a history and culture all of its own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are planning to visit the country of Northern Ireland anytime soon this article should give you some great suggestions and help you decide on which places to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. City of Belfast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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No visit to the country of Northern Ireland would be complete without a stop in Belfast. It is the capital city and the home to over a quarter of a million people. It became a city by royal charter all the way back in 1888,  and is located on the River Lagan. The name \u2018Belfast\u2019 in old Irish Gaelic<\/a> language is translated from the words B\u00e9al Feirste. Liiterally meaning \u2018the mouth of the river.\u2019 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The history of this fascinating city dates back almost to time immemorial with proof of occupancy dating all the way back to the stone and bronze ages. After several digs and excavations there have been remnants of Iron Age forts and settlements discovered on the slopes of the hills just outside of the city. In more recent times the city became famous as the business location of Harland and Wolff<\/a>, the shipbuilders that constructed the ill-fated Titanic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, during the present day, Belfast is a thriving capital city with a vast array of shopping, trendy bars, eclectic restaurants, and live music venues. Activities and entertainment along with everything else that you would expect to find in a major metropolitan hub. It is also the locations of the prestigious Queen’s University, originally founded as Queens College, the University of Ulster, and Union Theological College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on how long you plan to spend in Belfast there is a wide array of attractions that you can visit during your stay. Some of the more popular tourist destinations are the Belfast Botanical Gardens, Belfast Zoo, Grand Opera House, Ulster Museum and many, many more besides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is some information on the best attractions that you can find on offer in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belfast Zoo<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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