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City HallvsUlster Museum
Both are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Ulster Museum is the choice of most reviewers compared to City Hall. Ulster Museum comes in at 95 with positive reviews from 6 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.
City Hall
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Independent
Frommer's
Donegall Sq., Belfast BT1 5GS, Northern Ireland
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Fodor's "In 2012 a granite memorial was unveiled in a Titanic memorial garden opened for the 100th anniversary of the ship's sinking." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Industrial Revolution transformed Belfast... its rapid rise to muck-and-brass prosperity manifested in the extravagance of City Hall." Full review
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The highlights of the... tour of City Hall include the sumptuous, wedding-cake Italian marble and colourful stained glass of the entrance hall
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The town hall (1898-1906) was built to celebrate the granting by Queen Victoria in 1888 of a new statute to the town of Belfast." Full review
Independent "Built to celebrate Queen Victoria granting Belfast city status at the turn of the 20th century, City Hall commands the heart of Belfast with its mint-green domes and imposing stone façade"
Frommer's "This glorious explosion of granite, marble, and stained glass is testament to Belfast’s grand industrial past." Full review
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There’s also a memorial to the victims of the Titanic disaster.
Ulster Museum Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Frommer's
Botanic Gardens, Belfast BT9 5AB, Northern Ireland
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Fodor's "The rejuvenated Ulster Museum, with its spacious light-filled atrium and polished steel is a big hit with visitors." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"One of Northern Ireland's don't-miss attractions." Full review
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You could spend several hours browsing the beautifully designed displays, but if you're pressed for time don't miss the Armada Room
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This museum's varied collections provide a remarkable perspective on the history of Ulster and its capital." Full review
Afar Magazine "Bring all the family to see dinosaur exhibits, Egyptian mummies and art galleries, as well as interactive science, art and history exhibitions." Full review
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It's a great building to spend time in – but don't miss the adjacent Botanic Gardens.
Afar Magazine "A diverse collection spanning a broad range of periods and disciplines, with fine art, archaeology, social history and natural sciences all under the same roof." Full review
Frommer's "One of Ireland’s best museums, the Ulster Museum has a comprehensive collection of everything from dinosaur bones and prehistoric artifacts to art and other treasures from Ireland and around the world" Full review
