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Linen Hall Library

17 Donegall Sq. N., Belfast BT1 5GD, Northern Ireland
44-28-9032-1707
Ranked #24 of 109 attractions in Belfast
4.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Libraries, Architectural Buildings
Traveller Description: This library, founded in 1788, is the oldest library in Belfast and contains the largest collection of Irish studies in the world. The Linen Hall... more »
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M_and_BBelfast
Belfast
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13 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012 NEW

Not just book shelves, lots of exhibits from Belfasts recent and not so recent cultural history. Beautiful historic building. More

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Oithona
Belfast, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

Old and steeped in history. Great reference library. More

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boomerang_10
Northern Ireland
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15 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

A step back in time, yet an up-to-date service & facilities - welcoming, interesting and inspiring - relaxing More

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BarneyMate
Senior Contributor
48 reviews
52 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

Fascinating selection and differnet layout - almost a time capsule on its own More

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sc0ttishgirlglas0w
carrick
1 review
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2010
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I use the Linen Hall Library at least twice a week and find it a friendly place to go for lunch and sometimes meeting's. The coffee is of good standard and food is excellant for a small cafe there is plently of choices. The staff are always helpful and make you feel welcome. I would recommend here for lunch or... More

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Belmonter
Ireland
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7 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The Linen Hall Library is a small library on the corner of Donegal Square North and Fountain Street, above the Co-op bank. The public are made welcome to look around and have a seat, I find the sections on genealogy and local history including the troubles particularly interesting. Newspapers and magazines appear to be for members only. There is a... More

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