Belfast Murals
United Kingdom
The murals in Northern Ireland have become symbols of Northern Ireland, depicting the past and present political and religious divisions of the region
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Belfast Murals and Peace Walls
Welcome to Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, a city renowned for its rich industrial heritage, its vibrant contemporary culture, and its deeply complex political history. You are about to embark on a journey through one…
Listen in the app2The Divis Tower
Our journey begins at the lower end of the Falls Road, standing in the immense shadow of the Divis Tower. This towering brutalist structure is impossible to ignore, dominating the skyline of West Belfast. …
Listen in the app3Saint Comgall's School
Moving steadily along Divis Street, heading further up into the Falls Road, we arrive at our next crucial stop, Saint Comgall's School. Take a moment to stand on the pavement and look closely at the brickwork of this imposing…
Listen in the app4The International Wall
Continuing our walk into the heart of West Belfast, we now approach a breathtaking explosion of color and political ideology known as the International Wall. Stretching out before you is a long, continuous canvas that transforms…
Listen in the app5The Bobby Sands Mural
We now arrive at Sevastopol Street, right on the main artery of the Falls Road. Prepare yourself, because we are standing before what is undoubtedly the most famous and emotionally resonant mural in all of West Belfast. …
Listen in the app6Bombay Street and the Clonard Memorial Garden
Leaving the bustling main road, we walk a short distance into the quieter, residential network of the Clonard area. Looming majestically in the background is the grand architecture of the Clonard Monastery, a spiritual anchor for…
Listen in the app7The Peace Wall
We now approach the most stark and visually shocking architectural feature of Belfast: The Peace Wall. As we walk toward it, the sheer scale of the structure becomes overwhelming. …
Listen in the app8The Lower Shankill Estate Murals
As we step through the interface gates, the visual landscape undergoes an immediate and striking transformation. We have entered the loyalist Lower Shankill estate. …
Listen in the app9King Billy and the Shankill Road
We emerge from the housing estates onto the bustling main artery of the area, the Shankill Road itself. The very name of this staunchly Protestant road holds an ironic piece of hidden history. …
Listen in the app10Closing
As our tour draws to a close, take a moment to absorb the immense historical and emotional weight of the streets we have just walked. We have crossed a city divided not just by concrete walls, but by conflicting identities,…
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What is Belfast Murals?
Belfast Murals is a place in United Kingdom with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 54.5964, -5.9302 |
| Last updated |
