Public art & sculpture · Northern Ireland
Spirit of Belfast
In or near Belfast.
Spirit of Belfast in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Christopher Hilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Belfast Lanyon Place · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
You can visit the Spirit of Belfast, located at postcode BT1 4FB, which is accessible via Belfast Lanyon Place railway station, just 0.8 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair access is limited.
About
Spirit of Belfast is a public sculpture in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, dating from 2009. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Royal Ulster Rifles Museum showcases a vast collection of uniforms, badges, medals, and regimental memorabilia that reflect the history of the Regiment since its establishment in 1793. Visitors can explore the museum's extensive archives, which include digitized records and books related to the Regiment's campaigns.
From the Wikipedia article
The Spirit of Belfast is a public art sculpture by Dan George in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The sculpture was unveiled on 25 September 2009 after a series of delays and is located on Arthur Square, close to the main point of access to Victoria Square. The sculpture is constructed of steel and cost £200,000. As with other public works of art in Northern Ireland the sculpture has been given a nickname, the Onion Rings.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
The coloured lighting is designed to reflect the texture and lightness of linen, while the metal reflects the strength and beauty of shipbuilding, two important aspects of Belfast's history. Spirit of Belfast is part of a £16m Belfast: Streets Ahead streetscape improvement project which aims to improve the city centre. Spirit of Belfast completes the refurbishment of Arthur Square. The sculpture was scheduled to be in place by June 2008. However, after several delays it was not put in place until September 2009.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.5988, -5.9276
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT1 4FB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast South and Mid Down
- Phone
- 02890 232 086
- Established
- 2009
- Nearest railway station
- Belfast Lanyon Place — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.armymuseums.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7577956 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Spirit of Belfast (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spirit of Belfast?
- Spirit of Belfast is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT1 4FB).
- What is Spirit of Belfast?
- Spirit of Belfast in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Spirit of Belfast?
- The nearest railway station is Belfast Lanyon Place, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT1 4FB.
- When was Spirit of Belfast built?
- Built or established in 2009.
- Is Spirit of Belfast free to visit?
- Yes, Spirit of Belfast is free to enter.
- How do I get to Spirit of Belfast?
- The nearest railway station is Belfast Lanyon Place, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT1 4FB.