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Waterfront Hall

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Contents

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  1. 1Orientation

    As we stand on the banks of the River Lagan, it is hard to imagine the Belfast skyline without the magnificent copper dome of the Waterfront Hall. Opened in January nineteen ninety-seven, this landmark was Northern Ireland's…

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  2. 2The Copper Dome and Architectural Echoes

    The most striking feature of the Waterfront Hall is its magnificent copper dome. When it was first installed, the copper gleamed with a bright, metallic luster, but over time, it has aged to a distinctive green patina. …

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  3. 3The Main Auditorium: A Stage for the World

    Step inside the main auditorium, and you are in one of the finest performance spaces in Europe. With a seating capacity of two thousand two hundred and forty-five (or two thousand seven hundred for standing events), the hall is…

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  4. 4A Pivotal Moment: Bono, Hume, and Trimble (1998)

    Perhaps the most important performance in the history of the Waterfront Hall occurred in nineteen ninety-eight. It was not a concert in the traditional sense, but a political and cultural event that captured the eyes of the world. …

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  5. 5The Arc Brasserie: Views of the Lagan

    For a different perspective on the building, visit the Arc Brasserie, a leading restaurant located within the Waterfront Hall. With its sublime views over the River Lagan, it offers a sophisticated space to enjoy the building’s…

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  6. 6Technical Marvels and The Studio

    While the main auditorium is the star of the show, the Waterfront Hall also houses a smaller hall, known as the Studio, which can hold up to five hundred people. This space is ideal for more intimate performances, experimental…

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  7. 7A Symbol of Regeneration and the Future

    As we conclude our section on the Waterfront Hall, consider its impact on the surrounding area. Since its opening, the waterfront has seen the addition of the five-star Hilton Hotel and other major developments, turning what was…

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  8. 8Closing

    As we finish our tour of the Waterfront Hall, we leave with a sense of the immense cultural and historical weight this building carries. It is a place where the world’s greatest artists have shared their voices, and where the…

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What is Waterfront Hall?

Waterfront Hall is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates54.5959, -5.9218
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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