Belfast City Hall, which is the civic building of the Belfast Council, is one of the most iconic buildings in the city. Free public tours of the City Hall are available Monday to Saturday and are a perfect way to get to know the history of the city.

The site on which the City Hall is built was once occupied by White Linen Hall, a hugely important International linen exchange at that time. Completed in 1906, the building was built primarily from Portland stone in a Baroque revival style. In typical Victorian style, the building’s copper-coated domes are distinctively green in colour.

While the exteriors of the building appeal to architecture buffs and photographers, the interior also has plenty of notable features like the grand staircase, the reception room, and the grand hall. It features stained glass windows and houses plenty of memorials.

The grounds of the City Hall are perfect for relaxing on a sunny afternoon. On the east side of the City Hall grounds, one can find the Titanic Memorial Garden, designed in memory of all those who perished in the unfortunate disaster. At night, the building is illuminated in different colours and makes for a great sight.