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Historic building · Belfast, Irlanda do Norte
Belfast City Hall
Belfast City Hall, in Edwardian Baroque style, opened in 1906 on Donegall Square, with a green copper dome, marble halls, stained glass and a Titanic memorial in the gardens. Guided tours are free of charge; check ahead.
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About Belfast City Hall
City Hall is Belfast’s town hall and occupies Donegall Square in the city centre. It was built between 1898 and 1906, when Belfast had been granted city status and was growing through linen and shipbuilding, and the design by Alfred Brumwell Thomas, in white Portland stone and Edwardian Baroque style, intended to display that wealth. The central dome, clad in green copper, is 53 metres high and is visible from several streets in the centre.
Guided tours take in the Italian marble foyer, the main staircase, the reception hall and the council chamber, with oak benches, where councillors meet. The stained glass commemorates events and people of the city. On the ground floor, an exhibition tells the story of Belfast from medieval times to the present, with objects and accounts.
In the gardens there are statues, such as that of Queen Victoria, and the Jardim Memorial do Titanic, with a plaque bearing the names of the victims of the sinking, opened in 2012. In winter the square in front usually hosts the Christmas market.
Guided tours are generally offered several times a day, free of charge, and the exhibition is open to the public; check ahead. The building may close for official events.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 hour including the guided tour and the exhibition.
Best time
During guided tour times, preferably on a weekday. In December the Christmas market usually fills the gardens. At night the façade is illuminated.
How to get there
It is located on Donegall Square, in central Belfast, about a 5‑minute walk from Great Victoria Street station and 10 minutes from Grand Central.
Tip
Take the guided tour to enter the council chamber. Afterwards, walk to the Crown Liquor Saloon pub, dating from 1885, with a Victorian interior of stained glass and wooden booths, about 5 minutes away.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Belfast City Hall
Can you go inside City Hall?
Yes, with guided tours offered several times a day free of charge, and an exhibition about the city's history. Check ahead to confirm.
Is there a Titanic memorial at City Hall?
Yes, the Titanic Memorial Garden in the grounds, bearing the names of the victims of the sinking.
When was City Hall built?
Between 1898 and 1906, in Edwardian Baroque style.