Abbeys & priories · Northern Ireland
Dominican Convent
In or near Belfast.
Dominican Convent — convent in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Belfast Grand Central · 1.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dominican Convent is a place of interest in Northern Ireland. Built or established in 1879, it dates from the Victorian period. Officially recognised as Grade B1 listed building. It sits within the Belfast West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Belfast Grand Central, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area BT12.
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Place summary
The Dominican Convent is an abbey located in Northern Ireland, postcode BT12. Established in 1879, it is a notable example of Victorian architecture and holds a Grade B1 listing, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5945, -5.9570
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT12 6AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast West
- Established
- 1879
- Nearest railway station
- Belfast Grand Central — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17860695 (CC0)
- commons: The Dominican Convent , Falls Road (geograph 2922323).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dominican Convent?
- Dominican Convent is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT12 6AD).
- What is Dominican Convent?
- Dominican Convent — convent in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
- How do I get to Dominican Convent?
- The nearest railway station is Belfast Grand Central, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT12 6AD.
- When was Dominican Convent built?
- Built or established in 1879.
- Is Dominican Convent a listed building?
- Dominican Convent is officially recognised as Grade B1 listed building listed.
- How do I get to Dominican Convent?
- The nearest railway station is Belfast Grand Central, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT12 6AD.