Donegall Square North
City Centre
The splendid vista of the City Hall (1906) dominates the view from here, but it is by no means the only building of architectural or cultural merit to be seen. Take a circuit around the City Hall and discover some of the highlights of Donegall Squares North, East, South and West.
The Linen Hall Library, founded in 1788, has occupied its current building on Donegall Square North since 1888. It houses one of the most renowned collections of Irish material in the world. Beside it runs Fountain Street, where for many years, spring water was distributed to the townsfolk from barrels carried in by donkeys. Continue on to Castle Street then turn into Chapel Lane to see St. Mary's Chapel (1784), the first Catholic Church in the city.
Follow Wellington Place towards Royal Belfast Academical Institution (1814) on College Square East. Then either proceed along College Avenue and Divis Street to St. Peter's Cathedral (1866), the mother church of the Diocese of Down & Connor, or, proceed up Great Victoria Street to see the Grand Opera House (1895), then call in for refreshments at the Crown Bar (1885).
Alternatively, head for Donegall Place and Royal Academy for some first class shopping.
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• Royal Belfast Academical Institution
• St. Peter's Cathedral
• Crown
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Erected by the City of Belfast.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.
Location. 54° 35.837′ N, 5° 55.909′ W. Marker is in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Marker is at the intersection of Wellington Place/Donegall Square North (Northern Ireland Route A1) and Donegall Square West, on the left when traveling east on Wellington Place/Donegall Square North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 Donegall Square North, Belfast, Northern Ireland BT1 5GB, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomas Russell (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Carnduff (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Daniel Dixon Bart [Baronet] (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Donegall Square North (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Belfast City Hall (about 90 meters away); Korean War Memorial (about 90 meters away); Frederick Temple (about 120 meters away); James Joseph Magennis (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belfast.
Also see . . .
1. Belfast City Hall. (Submitted on May 23, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Linen Hall Library. (Submitted on May 23, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. St. Mary's Chapel, Belfast. (Submitted on May 23, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. The Royal Belfast Academical Institution. (Submitted on May 23, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
5. Saint Peter's Cathedral, Belfast. (Submitted on May 23, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
6. Grand Opera House, Belfast. (Submitted on May 23, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,122 times since then and 283 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 23, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 5, 6. submitted on May 13, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
