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Belfast City Hall, Belfast Belfast City Hall  is the civic building of the Belfast City Council. Located in Donegall Square, Belfast, Northern Ireland, it faces north and effectively divides the commercial and business areas of the city centre.The exterior is built mainly from Portland stone and is in the Baroque Revival style. It covers an area of one and a half acres and has an enclosed courtyard. Featuring towers at each of the four corners, with a lantern-crowned 173 ft (53 m) copper dome in the centre, the City Hall dominates the city centre skyline. Various statues stand in the grounds, including one of Queen Victoria by Sir Thomas Brock. There is also a granite column dedicated to the American Expeditionary Force, many of whom were based in Belfast prior to D-Day.   Creggan Country Park, Westway, Derry Creggan Country Park, Derry offers a full range of water sports, outdoor pursuits, walking and angling facilities all on site. Activities are delivered by professional instructors in a controlled fresh water environment. There is a wide range of water and land based activities suitable for all age groups and abilities. Emigration At the Fountain, Waterloo Place, Derry migration at the Fountain, is a monument by Eamonn O’Doherty. It consists of seven figures, the main family group, an old couple and a young girl playing at the fountain (the fountain was not designed by the artist). In the family group, the girl carries books and the boy a fiddle, "indicating some of the cultural baggage that the emigrants brought to the New World." The work is quite literal, figurative, and the figures wear contemporary dress. Thematically based on emigration. The sculptor explains that; "Derry was the largest port of emigration in the Northwest during the two great periods of exodus, the first in the eighteenth century and the second in the latter half of the nineteenth century after the great famine." Derry Hands Across the Divide, Carlisle Square, Craigavon, Derry Hands Across the Divide is the work of local Sculptor Maurice Harron. The bronze statues standing on separate columns with outstretched hands depicts a theme of reconciliation. this monument was unveiled dring July 1992 by the Environment and Economy Minister for Northern Ireland Mr Robert Atkins. This impressive landmark stands as a welcoming feature as you approach the city centre.   Foyle Valley Railway Museum, Derry Foyle Valley Railway Centre hosts an exciting and fascinating collection of railway artefacts including the majestic County Donegal Railway steam locomotive 'Columbkille' and diesel railcars No. 12 (1932) and No. 18 (1942). The museum celebrates the outstanding railway history of the city. The working diesel railcars run on a picturesque three-mile track through the nearby Riverside Park. Admission is free. Train rides are available seasonal and charges apply (please telephone in advance to confirm availability). Group bookings/discounts available. Harbour Museum, Harbour Square, Derry The Harbour Museum is the former Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioner’s Office, built in 1882, and officially opened on 18 May 1995 as the Harbour Museum. Situated beside the Guildhall, the building operates as the headquarters of the Heritage and Museum Service of Derry City Council. Maritime objects are on display showing the city’s maritime connections from architectural drawings, early maps and plans of the city to archaeological finds. The centrepiece of the Museum is the 30 ft ‘Iona Curragh’, used in 1963 by a group of clerics to replicate the journey undertaken by St. Colmcille to Iona in 563 AD. Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne, Castlerock, Coleraine Mussenden Temple is located in the beautiful surroundings of Downhill Demesne near Castlerock in County Londonderry. It perches dramatically on a 120 ft cliff top, high above the Atlantic Ocean on the north-western coast of Northern Ireland, offering spectacular views westwards over Downhill Strand towards Magilligan Point and County Donegal and to the east Castlerock beach towards Portstewart, Portrush and Fair Head.The Temple was built in  1785 and forms part of the estate of Frederick Augustus Hervey, Bishop of Derry and Earl of Bristol (or the Earl Bishop). The temple was built as a summer library and its architecture was inspired by the Temple of Vesta in Tivoli, near Rome. It is dedicated to the memory of Hervey's cousin Frideswide Mussenden. Portstewart Strand, Portstewart, Derry Between Portstewart and the mouth of the River Bann lies the golden sands and domineering sand dunes of Portrush Strand Beach. This area of natural beauty and of scientific interest is owned and managed by the National Trust. A year round mecca for holiday makers, Portstewart Strand holds the prestigious Blue Flag award for the management, cleanliness and quality of water, it is also one of the few remaining beaches in Ireland where cars still have access and permission to drive onto the beach- perfect for families who wish to picnic on the golden shores. The Tower Museum - Union Hall Place, Derry City, Co Derry The Tower Museum, Union Hall Place is located within the city’s historic walls. The museum holds permanent exhibitions which include "The Story of Derry" exhibition and "An Armada Shipwreck – La Trinidad Valencera". Derry city being one of the oldest inhabited settlements in Ireland has fascinating history. The Story of Derry exhibition at the Tower Museum uses a wide range of techniques and artefacts to narrate the story of the city.

Austins Department Store, the worlds oldest independent department store, since 1830

Foyleside shopping centre opened in 1995 and is not only Northern Ireland’s largest shopping centre but also the brightest and the industry leader in many areas.

Richmond shopping centre this multi-level Centre opened in November 1984. The Centre has recently undergone a major internal facelift and now boasts over 45 retail units, cafes and kiosks. Richmond boasts a strong loyal customer base and is an established shopping destination of the North West.

St Eugene's Cathedral

St. Columb's Cathedral and Chapter House Museum built in 1633. It was completed in 1633 by William Parrot, in the Planter's Gothic style. St. Columb's has in its possession many documents dating back from the Siege of Derry. They have portraits of William of Orange and the original keys of the city. The Cathedral has many fine stained glass windows.  The peal of eight bells is the oldest set in Ireland, presented by Charles 1, in 1638.

The War Memorial at The Diamond