City Center Shopping Walk (Self Guided), Belfast, Ireland

City Center Shopping Walk (Self Guided), Belfast

The streets of Belfast city center impress the visitor with their extensive range of high street stores, shopping centers, family-owned businesses and designer boutiques. What鈥檚 more, all are within easy reach of each other. The city center comprises Donegall Square, Donegall Place, Royal Avenue, Castle Junction, High Street and the surrounding streets and alleys.

Very popular with visitors and the city's shoppers is Victoria Square shopping center. Its shops are spread out over four levels, and there are covered, pedestrianized streets. The center鈥檚 standout feature is the massive glass dome from which you can enjoy extensive views across the city. Other attractions include an eight-screen cinema where you can watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters.

Make your way over to Fountain Street, a delightful pedestrianized area with gift shops, caf茅s and bars. Another great place to take your shopping bags to is the Castle Court Shopping Center. This is a large reflective glass building on Royal Avenue, Belfast's main shopping strip. Inside is a bounty of shops selling clothes, cosmetics, sporting goods, home ware, jewelry and more. There is also a food court and market-style stalls. In addition to the city center鈥檚 shops, there are lots of eateries, including the restaurants and bars on the stretch known as the Golden Mile.

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Create Your Own Self-Guided Walks in Belfast

Guide Name: City Center Shopping Walk
Guide Location: Ireland » Belfast
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Author: naomi

1) Donegall Place

2) Donegall Place

3) Donegall Place, Chopstix

4) Royal Avenue

5) Royal Avenue

6) Royal Avenue, CastleCourt Shopping Centre

7) Royal Avenue, H&M Store

8) Royal Avenue corner with North Street

9) High Street

10) Ann Street, Victoria Square Shopping Centre

11) Arthur Street, Spirit of Belfast

12) Belfast City Hall

13) Wellington Place

14) Great Victoria Street, Europa Hotel

15) Great Victoria Street

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