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For those considering a city break the Northern Ireland capital city Belfast might not immediately spring to mind, but for a small city with plenty of culture there are so many enjoyable things to see and do.

One of the first things to try would be a Black Cab Tour. The cab drivers themselves lived through the troubles and will relate many stories to keep this tour factually informative. Taking in many sites such as the shipyards where the Titanic was built, the Shankhill and Falls Road areas of the city (which were the scene of so much unrest and where you can view the wall murals painted during the catholic – protestant conflict), they also tour the University District.  You can also arrange for taxi tours out of the city to view sights such as the Giants Causeway.

Bargain hunters should head towards St George’s Market; open on Fridays and Saturdays it is a popular way to while away a few hours. Friday’s Variety Market is an eclectic mix of stalls ranging from antiques to fish, while Saturday’s Food and Garden Market, as the name suggests, has stalls full of fresh fruit and vegetables and flowers, and even has stalls selling international cuisine such as French crepes and Spanish tapas.

Belfast Castle and Belfast Zoo are very popular with tourists; both are situated off the Antrim Road and are easily accessible from the city centre. There is a walk from the bus stop to the castle so this may not be convenient for those with walking difficulties.