St Anne's CathedralThe focal-point of Belfast's trendy Cathedral Quarter district,
St Anne's Cathedral is a gorgeous monument, and a proud symbol of
all the best that the beleaguered nation of Northern Ireland has to
offer. With its foundation stone laid at the turn of the 20th
century, the Cathedral was constructed around an old parish church
- of which, only the Good Samaritan window still remains, viewable
in the sanctuary of St Anne's. In 1924, the west front of St Anne's
Cathedral was built in memoriam of the Ulster men and women who
lost their lives in World War I, and in 1932, mosaics of St Patrick
were inlaid to celebrate the 1,500-year anniversary of the Saint's
arrival in Ireland. However, the most intriguing sight for
present-day visitors to Belfast is the 130-foot (40m) stainless
steel spire that was added to the Cathedral in 2007. Known as the
'Spire of Hope', the structure is illuminated at night, and stands
as a symbol for the rejuvenation of Belfast's Cathedral Quarter,
and for the ne
Address: Donegall Street
Website: www.belfastcathedral.org
Opening Time: Open for visitors from 8am to 4pm, on weekdays and on
Sundays
Admission: Free admission, though donations are
appreciated |
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