Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom and as the name suggests, is situated in the northern end of the island of Ireland.

From the cosmopolitan capital to Belfast to the historic city of Derry, Northern Ireland is full of amazing places to visit, stunning things to see and unforgettable adventures to be had.

Stormount

Steeped in national history, Stormount will be a highlight for those who love politics, history and beautiful architecture.

The building itself tells an interesting story, the most fascinating the fact that during WWII it was camouflaged with "paint" made of bitumen and cow manure. While its removal never allowed the building to gain back its dominant white setting, it still remains a remarkable example of Ireland's best architecture.

Giant's Causeway

One of the UK's greatest natural wonders, Giant's Causeway is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns that are the result of an ancient volcano eruption.

The rocks are remarkable to look at and although slightly strange, will leave you feeling inspired and in wonder at the strong forces of nature.

Titanic Heritage Landmarks

Northern Ireland was the original home to the famous Titanic, and evidence of its past presence here still shines through in several heritage landmarks throughout the country.

Popular Titanic themed places to visit include the H&W drawing offices, SS Nomadic and Hamilton Dock, Titanic's Dock and Pump-House, Titanic and Olympic Slipways and the pontoons and moorings.

Gain a deeper understanding of the time, energy and money that went into constructing the most famous ship of all time and be sure to take lots of photos along the way.

Belfast

Belfast is Northern Ireland's capital and is a city alive with history, colour and culture. Delve into a rich historic past when you visit attractions like the Grand Opera House, Ulster Hall and the historic Titanic sites.

The scenery of Belfast is also a popular talking point, with an adventure through Colin Glen and the old Carnmoney Hill woodland exposing you to some beautiful natural scenes. Other fantastic points of interect include the Castlereagh Hills, the Ards Peninsula, the Isle of Man and the Carlingford Mountains.

Armagh

Although it isn't a very large city, Armagh is a wonderful place to visit to experience the warmth and hospitality of Northern Ireland. Boasting a proud heritage, unique attractions and pristine landscapes, Armagh offers everything a cosmopolitan city should, with a small town country feel.

While in town be sure to visit the local observatory, Planetarium, heritage centre and cathedrals. History and heritage is something this city takes very seriously and these venues will be great places to soak this up.

Lisburn

The city of Lisburn will be a dream come true for any lover of shopping, outdoor activities, attractions and heritage sites. Also home to the Ulster Grand Prix, the National Countrysports Fair and the Northern Ireland Festival of Racing, it's safe to say that this is one city that never quite stops.

Spend an afternoon exploring the glorious villages of Hillsborough and Moira, where in the spring and summer you will witness a remarkable array of colourful flowers that will simply take your breath away.

Newry

Home to the River Newry, which runs through the centre of the city, Newry is a lovely Irish city that still boasts old world charms and pleasant levels of modernity.

This port and industrial town is nestled at the forefront of the Mourne Mountains and the Camlough Mountains and boasts some gorgeous neo-Gothic cathedrals and historic sites.

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Christine Barton