Donegall Square West
City Centre
Donegall Square West is dominated by the magnificent Baroque-style Scottish Provident Institution (1902) that looks out over the City Hall (1906). Take a stroll around Donegall Square and discover architectural treasures such as the Linen Hall Library (founded 1788) and the Robinson & Cleaver Building (1888) on Donegall Square North; the splendid Ocean Buildings (1902) on the corner of Donegall Square East and the baronial Scottish Temperance Buildings (1904) on Donegall Square South.
From Donegall Square South continue onto May Street, past the elegantly classical May Street Presbyterian Church (1829), to St. George’s Market (1896) at Oxford Street and opposite, the splendid Waterfront Hall (1997) in Lanyon Place.
Or, cross the road to Beford Street, first developed in the 1850s for linen warehouses. Today the Ulster Hall (1862) is its best known building. St. Malachy’s Roman Catholic Church (1844) on Alfred Street, plus BBC Broadcasting House (1941) and the Ormeau Baths(1888) on Ormeau Avenue are nearby.
Howard Street is just around the corner from where you are now. It leads onto Great Victoria Street, home to two of Belfast’s
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Erected by Belfast City Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features.
Location. 54° 35.763′ N, 5° 55.891′ W. Marker is in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Marker is at the intersection of Howard Street (Northern Ireland Route A1) and Donegall Square West, on the right when traveling west on Howard Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Belfast, Northern Ireland BT1 6JS, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Living Leaves (a few steps from this marker); World Wars Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Daniel Dixon Bart [Baronet] (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Donegall Square South (about 90 meters away); Sir Otto Jaffe (about 90 meters away); James Joseph Magennis (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belfast.
Also see . . .
1. Visit Belfast. (Submitted on May 13, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. History of Belfast City Hall. (Submitted on May 13, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 14, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 13, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
