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Clock towers are famous in different cultures and religions. I saw them on the Balkans as a result for the former Osman or Islamic rule. But we all know the Elizabeth tower in London with the famous bell Big Ben within. Another good example is the Albert memorial clock tower in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was finished in 1869 and it commemorates Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, the husband of Queen Victoria. It is an absolute town’s landmark of Belfast.

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While walking through the streets of Belfast, Northern Ireland, you might come across a quite unusual church building: the Belfast cathedral or St. Anne’s cathedral. It is the seat of two bishops and the foundation stone was laid in 1899. Different parts of the church are memorials for soldiers like the West being dedicated to those Irish who fought in World War I. That feels a bit odd or uncommon. And the church contains two special features: a giant Celtic cross on the outside that attracted my attention and a 40-metre high spire made of stainless steel – the Spire of Hope.

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One of the most impressive buildings in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is the ancient city hall (Halla na Cathrach Bhéal Feirste). It was built between 1896 and 1906 under supervision of the architect Alfred Brumwell Thomas. It is a beautiful building in baroque revival style and because of its 53 meters high, green cupola you can see it already from far away. Inside you’ll find a lot of marble, some statues and especially beautiful glass windows.

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