Belfast City Hall

This is the civic headquarters of Belfast City Council. Opened in 1906, City Hall was designed by Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas, (1868-1948) in the Baroque Revival style. The building with its fine art collection is open to the public and tours are available. There is a large important art collection and superb stained glass windows. The building is not only a working environment housing the records of births, deaths and marriages but also holds organised outdoor concerts and open-air markets.

Many top draw artists have work in the collection which also boasts portraits of former Mayors of the city. Sculptors and memorials are also represented including the Titanic Memorial Garden as the ill-fated liner was built and launched from the Harland & Wolff shipyard. Artists represented include John Lavery, William Conor, Rita Duffy, Robert Ballagh, John Turner, Robert Taylor Carson, Derek Hill and Colin Davidson to name but a few.