Historic houses · Northern Ireland
The Big Fish
Also known as: The Salmon of Knowledge
In or near Belfast.
The Big Fish — Public artwork (sculpture) by John Kindness.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Belfast Lanyon Place · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The Big Fish is located in Belfast, with the nearest railway station being Belfast Lanyon Place, which is 0.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BT1 3ET. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
The Big Fish is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1999. Also known as: The Salmon of Knowledge. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by John Kindness.". Coordinates: 54.6015°, -5.9217°.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
The Big Fish is a prominent landmark in Belfast, known for its unique design and cultural significance. It features a mosaic of tiles that depict the history of the city, making it a popular spot for visitors to take photos and learn about Belfast's heritage.
From the Wikipedia article
The Big Fish, also know as the Salmon of Knowledge, is a printed ceramic mosaic sculpture by John Kindness. The 10-metre-long (33 ft) statue was constructed in 1999 and installed on Donegall Quay in Belfast, Northern Ireland, near the Lagan Lookout and Custom House. Also known as Pat The Fish in reference to visitors from Orkney, Scotland patting the fish for good luck. The Big Fish's image appears on tourism material related to Belfast and Northern Ireland.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
The outer skin of the fish is a cladding of ceramic tiles decorated with texts and images relating to the history of Belfast. According to the Belfast City Council, each scale "tells a story about the city".
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.6015, -5.9217
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT1 3ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast North
- Established
- 1999
- Nearest railway station
- Belfast Lanyon Place — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: n1239570504 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: The Big Fish (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Big Fish - geograph.org.uk - 85250.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Big Fish?
- The Big Fish is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT1 3ET).
- What is The Big Fish?
- The Big Fish — Public artwork (sculpture) by John Kindness.
- How do I get to The Big Fish?
- The nearest railway station is Belfast Lanyon Place, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT1 3ET.
- When was The Big Fish built?
- Built or established in 1999.
- How do I get to The Big Fish?
- The nearest railway station is Belfast Lanyon Place, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT1 3ET.