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City Hall

Donegall Sq., Belfast BT1 5GS, Northern Ireland
44-28-9027-0456
Ranked #6 of 111 attractions in Belfast
4.5 of 5 stars 172 Reviews
Type: Government Buildings, Architectural Buildings
Description: This beautiful, neoclassical building serves as the seat of the city's government.
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Leigh-on Sea, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

City Hall is very impressive both externally and internally. The guided tour gives an insight into the development of Belfast's city status. Arthur, our guide, had a nice line in humour as well. More

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Hastings, Michigan
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

If you like marble and architectural elements, then tour City Hall. I had read about the tours in a guide book and arrived about 2:40 for the last one at 3 o'clock. There was a sign in sheet and no admission charge. At the same time there was a children's choir that performed in another area, and they went minutes... More

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Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

they shut the upper floors for a Marathon, on a saturday and the even wasnt till monday, i was deeply discusted at the rudness of the security man, when i asked all i want to see is the titanic desk and i got told to go away and dont come back! ... who the hell do you think you are?... More

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See 11 more reviews by Matt-yearsley for Belfast
N.Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

If you only have time to do ONE thing while visiting Belfast City Centre, then visiting the City Hall and taking the guided tour is it. This tour is FREE and I guarantee you will find it both informative and well worthwhile. More

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UK
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This building is stunning and lovely to walk around. A picnic in the gardens in the summer would be lovely. More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

The major refit has really worked wonders on the City Hall. Free guided tours. The Bobbin Coffee shop is great with lots of photos of old Belfast. More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Really enjoyed this tour. Loved the marble entrance and the civic rooms. Very regular tours, no charge and even a free booklet at the end. Recommend. After, check out the Titanic memorials in the garden. More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

City Hall itself is a beautiful building with the dome being the best feature, but it is outside where the most moving area is to be found. The newly opened Titanic commemorative area is a place for quiet contemplation whilst reviewing the names of those who died on the ship and discovering the nearby monuments. More

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Peebles, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

A great building & well maintained on the outside. Inside there there was only access to an entrance hall which had a small display on & a cafe. Nothing else to see & no access to the upstairs. Worth seeing the external for the architecture. More

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See 4 more reviews by Craig_Sus for Belfast
Whistler, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Impressive building that is well maintained inside and out. More

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