Belfast City Council

En pleno centro de Belfast, capital de Irlanda del Norte, encontramos este fabuloso edificio que quiere mantener vivo en la memoria el recuerdo de la antigua gloria del Imperio Británico. Sólo debemos dirigirnos a Donegall Square, una enorme plaza rectangular con preciosos jardines donde los habitantes de Belfast intentan calentar sus huesos al sol, y desde la que irradian las principales calles de la ciudad, para encontrar la joya de la que les hablo, el impresionante City Hall. No es antiguo, ya que se levantó en 1906 ( aunque en estilo barroco, creo que para dar impresión de más edad y para permitirse la licencia de hacerlo en grandes dimensiones), y la cúpula de 53 metros que lo corona le da una elegancia propia de un edificio que lo que busca es impactar y dar esa idea de poder atemporal. Ya desde su frente nos recibe la longeva Reina Victoria, sentada en lo alto de un pedestal mostrando toda su majestad y poderío. Para reforzar esa idea de solemnidad, una serie de estatuas de personajes ilustres rodean el edificio, como si se tratara de un ejército de poderosos e impasibles soldados de la historia. Pero quizá lo más atractivo esté dentro, así que crucemos libremente las enormes puertas de entrada y miremos por encima de nuestras cabezas. El más fino mármol italiano cubre cada centímetro de suelos, paredes y techos. La escalera, iluminada por vidrieras que cuentan la historia de la ciudad son sencillamente impresionantes y de una elegancia única. No pudimos visitar el maravilloso Council Chamber ni el resto del edificio porque íbamos muy mal de tiempo y no podíamos esperar a la siguiente visita gratuita ( única manera de visitar el interior). Para el que sí lo tenga recomiendo realizar una de las 5 que se realizan por la mañana y después del almuerzo. Seguro que vale la pena.

In the heart of Belfast, capital of Northern Ireland, we found this fabulous building that wants to keep alive in the memory of the former glory of the British Empire. We just heading to Donegall Square, a huge rectangular square with beautiful gardens where the inhabitants of Belfast try to warm their bones in the sun, and from which radiate the main streets of the city to find the jewel of which I speak, the impressive City Hall. It is not old, as it stood in 1906 (although in Baroque style, I think to give the impression of older and to afford the license to do so in large), and the dome 53 meters that crowns it gives an elegance own a building that you"re looking to hit and give the idea of ​​timeless power. Since his front we get the long-lived Queen Victoria, sitting on top of a pedestal showing all his majesty and power. To reinforce this idea of ​​solemnity, a series of statues of famous people surrounding the building, as if it were an army of powerful and impassive soldiers of history. But perhaps the most attractive is inside so freely we cross the huge doors and look over our heads. The finest Italian marble covers every centimeter of floors, walls and ceilings. The staircase lit by stained glass windows that tell the history of the city are simply stunning and a unique elegance. We could not visit the wonderful Council Chamber nor the rest of the building because we were running very late and we could not wait for the next free tour (only way to visit the interior). For yes I have recommend performing one of 5 that are made in the morning and after lunch. Surely worth.

A Belfast City Hall ou Câmara Municipal é o edifício mais emblemático da capital norte irlandesa. Ocupa parte da Donegall Square e tem como vizinha recentemente a roda gigante de Belfast. Todas as importantes avenidas da cidade estão ao redor da Belfast City Hall. Diversas estátuas adornam o espaço à volta do edifício/monumento.

The Belfast City Hall or Town Hall is the most emblematic building of the Northern Irish capital. Occupies part of the Donegall Square and its neighbor recently ferris wheel Belfast. All the important avenues of the city are around Belfast City Hall. Several statues adorn the space around the building / monument.

bella la via centrale, con il centro commerciale, bello anche il museo del Titanic, ma come città non è particolarmente interessante.

Genuinely among the great cities of Ireland, is the least interesting the central street, with the beautiful mall also the titanic museum, but as a city is not particularly interesting