Customs House
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8구간 · 구간을 누르면 글 앞부분이 보여요이 이야기는 영어로 쓰여 있어요. 한국어로 읽고 듣는 것은 앱에서 해요. 앱에서 열기 →
1Orientation
As we stand here at Donegall Quay, we are greeted by the magnificent presence of the Belfast Customs House, a building that perhaps more than any other, symbolizes the city's golden age as a global maritime power. Completed in…
앱에서 듣기2Architectural Mastery: Lanyon's Vision
Sir Charles Lanyon’s design for the Customs House is a masterclass in the application of classical principles to a modern administrative building. By choosing a style inspired by the Italian Renaissance, Lanyon was connecting…
앱에서 듣기3The Pediment: Symbols of Industry
High above the main entrance, the pediment features elaborate sculptures that tell the story of Belfast’s economic life. While many such buildings use classical gods, the Customs House celebrates the tangible realities of…
앱에서 듣기4Speaker's Square: A Legacy of Public Debate
The space directly in front of the Customs House has a history that is just as important as the building itself. For decades, this area was known as 'Speaker's Square,' Belfast's equivalent of London's Speakers' Corner. …
앱에서 듣기5The Grand Marble Hall: Inside the Machine
While access to the interior is now restricted, historical accounts describe a Grand Marble Hall that was the building’s administrative nerve center. Similar to the great custom houses of New Orleans or London, this hall was…
앱에서 듣기6Decline and Rebirth: The Laganside Project
As the 20th century progressed, the role of the Customs House changed. With the advent of containerization and the decline of the traditional docks, the building's original purpose began to fade. …
앱에서 듣기7The Sculptures: Neptune and Mercury
If you look closely at the keystones of the arches and the corners of the building, you will find smaller carvings that are easily missed. These include the heads of Neptune, the god of the sea, and Mercury, the messenger god and…
앱에서 듣기8Closing
As we conclude our time at the Customs House, I hope you have gained an appreciation for this anchor of Belfast’s maritime identity. This building has watched over Donegall Quay for over 160 years, witnessing the launch of the…
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| 종류 | 유적 |
|---|---|
| 이야기 구간 | 8 |
| 글 언어 | 영어 |
| 좌표 | 54.6009, -5.9232 |
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