Northern Ireland - A hearty welcome awaits you!
Northern Ireland - a place which to many people, conjures
up images of warfare and civil unrest. Thirty years of bloodshed
has indeed tarnished the image of Northern Ireland throughout
the world. The good news is that this beautiful little country
is now climbing slowly but surely out of the misery of its
bitter past. In place of bombed out buildings, now stand
wonderful examples of new architecture in the capital city of
Belfast. A whole new skyline has developed over the past 3 or 4
years, turning Belfast into a fine example of a modern city.
Exciting new restaurants and bars seem to spring up every month
in this new and vibrant city. Fantastic new venues have been
built along the river Lagan in Belfast, such as the Waterfront
Hall and the Odyssey Centre - a multifunction entertainment and
educational centre which is a landmark for this developing city.
To many, a visit to Belfast was a thought which provoked a
degree of trepidation and the fear of being hurt in one of the
many explosions which rocked this city throughout the 70s, and
80's. Nowadays the only loud bangs are the mechanical diggers
and construction machinery being used to transform Belfast into
one of the most dynamic cities in the UK.
Belfast was always a poor relation to Dublin when it came to
nightlife and a place for tourists to visit. However it is
progressively catching up as a location for revellers and people
looking for somewhere to spend an active weekend, in the trendy
clubs and bars which inhabit the city.
Belfast is not alone in seeing its popularity rise - the whole
of Northern Ireland is seeing a dramatic increase in visiting
tourists from a ll over the world. A drive along the wonderful
Antrim coastline, with its marvelous views over the Irish sea,
never ceases to impress. The intriguing and mysterious Giants
Causeway is also a must-see if visiting Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland is a land of surprisingly few people. There are
only approximately 1.5 million people in this small country.
Flying into Northern Ireland on a clear day, you can look down
on a vast patchwork of green fields - you would be forgiven for
thinking that no-one lives here at all. But any visitors can be
sure of a friendly welcome. The hospitality of the Irish and of
course the Northern Irish, is legendary. Very few people come
away from their first visit to Northern Ireland without being
bowled over by just how friendly and helpful the locals are.
So make no mistake, if you're looking for a new destination to
visit or a fun-filled weekend, then look no further than
Northern Ireland, a location which has successfully turned
itself around from a place to avoid, to a place which leaves a
wonderful lasting impression on its visitors!
Why not visit http://www.everyday-northern-ireland.co.uk, a
local website containing news and interesting articles on
Northern Ireland. This article was written by the webmaster of
Everyday Northern Ireland.