Check out Belfast, Northern Ireland, and explore the city’s four quarters, each offering something different.

The cathedral quarter is home to Belfast Cathedral, the church of St. Anne, which contains many Celtic-themed mosaics and stained glass. The cathedral also has the largest Celtic cross in Ireland, according to the church Web site,www.belfastcathedral.org.

From there, head toward Custom House Square, where visitors can dodge the spraying fountains and enjoy live concerts and art exhibits.

The Golden Mile between Belfast City Hall and Queen’s University in Queens Quarter is host to some of the best bars and restaurants in the area.

Sit back and enjoy a pint before heading out to explore the Botanic Gardens. These popular gardens contain many walking trails, offering delightful treks among flower beds, rose gardens, shrubs and sculptures. Of particular interest within the gardens are the giant bird feeders and Palm House, one of the earliest examples of a glasshouse, made from curved iron and glass.

In the city’s Gaeltacht quarter, efforts are being made to renew the use of the Irish language. Travelers visiting shops and restaurants in this quarter will hear the language in wide use. Handmade-crafts enthusiasts can visit Conway Mill, which offers ceramics, paintings, furniture and wood sculptures.

The Titanic quarter, beside the city harbor where the luxury liner Titanic was built by Harland and Wolff, is now a fast-growing city within a city.

The rundown shipyards are currently being converted into apartments, hotels and restaurants. Visit this area to learn more about the Titanic and its sister ships, and view the large cranes known as "Sampson and Goliath" that dominate the skyline.

Finally, don’t forget to visit the city’s many famous wall murals that illustrate not only Belfast’s long-ago history but also its more recent history of the struggles between its Catholic and Protestant residents. The murals are scattered through most areas of the city.

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