Belfast, Northern Ireland

Belfast was known as the bomb-ridden Northern Irish capital, divided by sectarian violence and no-go zones.

The end of "The Troubles" brought a startling transformation to the elegant Victorian-era city centre, which features historic pubs, fine-dining restaurants and reinvigorated shopping districts.

Wander around the city centre, Donegall Place shops and the historic University Quarter. Titanic Belfast charts the story of the famous ship, built in the adjacent dockyards. The murals of the once notorious Falls and Shankill roads are interesting. Belfast is a great place to visit.