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Belfast

Belfast (Irish: Béal Feirste) is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland. Most of it historically lay in County Antrim west of the River Lagan, with about a third on the east bank in County Down, but it's always been governed as a separate metropolis, with a population in 2024 of about 671,000. It's had a troubled history but is nowadays safe to visit and has the best-developed visitor facilities in Northern Ireland. And its situation means that Belfast can confidently claim to be the most fascinating city in both the United Kingdom and on the island of Ireland.

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    No Alibis

    Renowned quirky independent bookshop, specialising in crime and US fiction.

    Mon-Sat 9AM-5:30PM

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    Smithfield Market

    Small mall north of Castle Court with some 30 independent retailers.

    Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM

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    St George's Market

    Lively indoor market in an 1896 building with a grand range of food, clothing and crafts.

    Fri 8AM-2PM, Sat 9AM-3PM, Sun 10AM-3PM