Public art & sculpture · Northern Ireland
The Great Light
In or near Belfast.
The Great Light — Public artwork (sculpture).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- York Street · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Great Light is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Address: Belfast, BT3 9DT. Opening hours: 24/7. Admission is free. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture).". Coordinates: 54.6125°, -5.9062°.
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Official information
The Great Light is a significant maritime heritage object located in Belfast, known for being one of the largest lighthouse optics ever built. Weighing 10 tonnes and standing 7 metres tall, it represents an important part of Belfast's industrial and maritime history.
Place summary
The Great Light is located in Northern Ireland, BT3. It is a significant maritime artefact recognised for its historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6125, -5.9062
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT3 9DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast East
- Phone
- +44 (0)28 9073 0490
- Nearest railway station
- York Street — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Open 24/7 all year round
- Official site
- www.greatlighttq.org
Sources
- osm: n5800626138 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Great Light?
- The Great Light is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT3 9DT).
- What is The Great Light?
- The Great Light — Public artwork (sculpture).
- How do I get to The Great Light?
- The nearest railway station is York Street, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT3 9DT.
- Is The Great Light free to visit?
- Yes, The Great Light is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Great Light?
- The nearest railway station is York Street, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT3 9DT.