Donegall Square, Belfast

Name: Donegall Square
Address: Belfast, United Kingdom

#81 among attractions in Belfast

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Donegall Square is a square in the centre of Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. In the centre is Belfast City Hall, the headquarters of Belfast City Council. Each side of the square is named according to its geographical location, i.e. Donegall Square North, South, East and West. It is named after the Donegall family. Other streets to bear their name in Belfast are Donegall Road, Donegall Pass and Donegall Street. Donegall Place, the city's main shopping street, runs from the north side of the square. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°35'51"N, 5°55'48"W

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ShaftesburyBelfast United Kingdom

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Donegall Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Victoria Square, City Hall, CastleCourt, Kelly's Cellars.

~1310 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Victoria Square, Belfast
7 min walk • Victoria Square stands as a beacon of modernity in the heart of Belfast, United Kingdom. Opened in 2008, this expansive shopping centre has quickly cemented its place as a premier retail and leisure destination in the city.
~180 ftSW
Grand government building with gardens
City Hall, Belfast
1 min walk • Belfast City Hall stands as a grand testament to the city's rich history and architectural heritage. This prominent building, located in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland, serves as the headquarters of Belfast City Council.
~1450 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
CastleCourt, Belfast
7 min walk • CastleCourt is a prominent shopping centre located in the heart of Belfast, United Kingdom. Nestled on Royal Avenue, this bustling retail hub has been a cornerstone of Belfast's shopping scene since its doors first opened in 1990.
~890 ftNW
Nightlife
Kelly's Cellars, Belfast
5 min walk • Kelly's Cellars is a historic public house nestled in the heart of Belfast, United Kingdom. Established in 1720, this timeless tavern is not only one of Belfast's oldest pubs but also a significant cultural landmark. The pub is situated at 30-32 Bank Street, a stone's...
~1310 ftSW
Nightlife
Crown Liquor Saloon, Belfast
7 min walk • The Crown Liquor Saloon stands as a jewel of Belfast's historic social scene, exuding an ambiance of Victorian grandeur. Nestled in the heart of the city at 46 Great Victoria Street, this Grade A listed building is not only a bustling public house but also a treasured...
~1660 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Royal Exchange, Belfast
9 min walk • The Tribeca Belfast development, formerly known as North East Quarter and previously Royal Exchange, is a planned £500 million development based in the north east of Belfast City Centre.
~1020 ftS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Ulster Hall, Belfast
5 min walk • The Ulster Hall is a concert hall and grade A listed building in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Situated on Bedford Street in Belfast city centre, the hall hosts concerts, classical recitals, craft fairs and political party conferences.
~510 ftS
Memorial
Belfast Cenotaph, Belfast
3 min walk • The Belfast Cenotaph is a war memorial in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in Donegall Square West, to the west of Belfast City Hall. Like the City Hall, it was designed by Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas. The cenotaph was unveiled in 1929. It became a Grade A listed building in 1984.
~1110 ftNW
Church
St Mary's Church, Belfast
6 min walk • St. Mary's Church, Belfast is a Roman Catholic church located in Chapel Lane/Smithfield area of Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is mother church for the city and a mensal parish and was opened on this site in 1784.
~1130 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
St Malachy's Church, Belfast
6 min walk • Saint Malachy's Church is a Catholic Church in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is located in Alfred Street, a short distance from Belfast City Hall, though it precedes that building by over 60 years. The Church is the focal point of the local parish community, also Saint Malachy's, one of the 88 parishes in the Diocese of Down and Connor.
~1530 ftNE
Church
St George's Church, Belfast
8 min walk • St. George's Church, Belfast is a Church of Ireland church located on High Street in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is the oldest Church of Ireland church in Belfast. It was designed by Irish architect, John Bowden, and opened in 1816. Major refurbishment work was completed in June 2000.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Donegall Square?

Nearby attractions include Belfast City Centre, Belfast (1 min walk), City Hall, Belfast (1 min walk), Belfast Wheel, Belfast (2 min walk), Linen Hall Library, Belfast (2 min walk).

How to get to Donegall Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Donegall Square:

Bus

Donegall Place • Lines: 1G (2 min walk)
Belfast • Lines: X1, X2A (9 min walk)

Train

Belfast - Great Victoria Street (9 min walk)
Belfast Lanyon Place (14 min walk)