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Home » » Historical Sites Northern Ireland (Page 3)
Global Rainbow at Scrabo Tower
A stunning laser projection artwork, Global Rainbow, was beamed from Scrabo Tower in Newtownards towards Donaghadee.
Holywood Priory
Holywood’s rich ecclesiastical heritage is represented today by its most distinctive building, the Old Priory.
Hill of The O’Neill & Ranfurly House
One of Ireland and Europe’s most important heritage sites – Hill of The O’Neill. From here the famous O’Neill dynasty utilized a stunning 360˙view of the province of Ulster to rule Gaelic Ireland for over 300 years.
Derry City Walls
The best way to experience these magnificent 400yr old walls is by taking a stroll along the rampart walkway. Today we did just that and captured a few 360° panoramic photos while there.
St Columb’s Hall
In its heyday, Derry’s St Columb’s Hall was a vibrant, much-loved theatre attracting many thousands through its doors in pursuit of escape and entertainment.
First Derry Presbyterian Church
Located within the city’s Walls, First Derry Presbyterian Church has a significant historical context. It is believed to be on the site of an earlier Presbyterian church founded in 1690, as a reward for the bravery of the Presbyterian’s during the Siege of Derry in 1689.
The Great Room Restaurant
A sumptuous space evoking effortless and timeless grandeur, situated in the former main Banking Hall of the building. A more fitting setting for the gastronomic delights prepared daily for discerning guests could not be imagined.
Merchant Hotel Belfast
The Merchant Hotel offers unrivalled service in a luxurious, beautifully appointed and historically significant building.
Tully Castle
Tully Castle is a fortified house with a rectangular bawn and was built for Sir John Hume, a Scottish planter, in 1619. The bawn had four rectangular corner towers. There is a recreated 17th Century style garden for visitors to enjoy. A visitor’s centre, located in a restored farmhouse, houses an exhibition telling local stories relating to the castle.
Monea Castle
A State Care Historic Monument. The design of the castle, started in 1618, appears to be strongly Scots influenced. It is a rectangular tower house three storeys high, with tall attics and vaulted ground floor. Two massive semi-cylindrical towers sit on either side of the entrance.
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Antrim Town
Antrim is the county town of County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Antrim is a small town not frequently visited by tourists, yet it is one of the more historic towns in Northern Ireland with many interesting sights and buildings of historic note.
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