Inaugurated in 2004, the Custom House Square is a public open space located to the west of the Custom House in Belfast. The area dates back to the 1700s when it was utilized as the Salthouse Dock and later on as the Lime Kiln Dock.
The docks were backfilled in 1846 to create Albert Square and Queen’s Square and the Custom House was built from 1854 to 1857, followed by the Albert Memorial Clock between 1865 and 1870 (
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib92aMIoxhk). By the late 20th century the region had become dominated by car parking areas, road infrastructure and bus traffic. In the 2000s, the Calder Fountain was restored and moved to a location nearer to its original position. On the historic line of the culverted Farset River a linear water feature was installed.
The Customs House is a Victorian building, designed by the architect Charles Lanyon (1813-1889) in the High Italian Renaissance or "Palazzo" style, established at a time when Belfast became one of the great industrial and trading centers of Victorian England. During the 19th and 20th centuries, orators would speak to the crowds right at the steps of the Customs House. Author Anthony Trollope also worked for the General Post Office at the Customs House in Belfast for a number of years as he lived in the city. Aside from his literary career, Trollope was also the inventor of the pillar-box.
Nowadays, the Custom House hosts various activities from family-orientated performances and activities to large-scale music concerts, D.J. performances and circus-style performance events for both adults and children.
Game Of Thrones: White Walkers Pay a Visit to Custom House Square - The infamous White Walkers from the hit HBO show Game of Thrones, that is filmed in Belfast, hit Custom House Square in the city and turned the famous fountains to ice. The exhibitions and installations all part of Tourism Ireland’s latest social media campaign, created in partnership with HBO® to showcase Northern Ireland around the world.
The campaign has successfully organized a series of Game of Thrones-themed events – with fantastical props from the hit TV series appearing in surprising locations around Belfast and Northern Ireland.
Commenting on their great efforts, Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland, said, “We are delighted to continue our partnership with HBO in 2015, to highlight Belfast and Northern Ireland – through the exciting events of Game of Thrones – on the global stage. The campaign is building on the huge success of last year – when our campaign generated almost one million clicks, comments and shares and reached about 100 million fans across the world. We are reaching out to the show’s global fanbase – bringing Northern Ireland to the attention of Game of Thrones fans worldwide in a fun and innovative way. The fans will see our videos and photos, spiking their curiosity about the landscapes and locations featured in the series and inspiring them to come and explore them for themselves.
Designed in the High Italian Renaissance or "Palazzo" style, visitors will find on the side of the building that faces the river statues of angels and classical deities that seem to represent Manufacture, Commerce, Industry and Peace, while the figures in the center represent Britannia, Neptune and Mercury.
Nearby Attractions
Cathedral Quarter
Taking its name from St. Anne’s Cathedral, the Cathedral Quarter is home to a bustling culture and arts scene, cozy pubs, underground music venues and a host of contemporary restaurants.
The Cathedral Quarter in Belfast is a developing area of the city. It also contains the former "Little Italy" area. The Cathedral Quarter extends out to the old merchant quarter of the city (
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teQFlh-ezts).
St Anne's Cathedral lies right in the centre of the Cathedral Quarter. St. Anne's or Belfast Cathedral is a Church of Ireland cathedral (
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k63KxsVKNi4).
Titanic Quarter
Titanic Quarter is a large-scale waterfront project, comprising historic maritime landmarks, film studios, education facilities, residential apartments, an entertainment district, and the world's largest Titanic-themed attraction located at Belfast Harbour, (previously known as Queen's Island). The site is spread out over 185 acres that were previously occupied by the Harland and Wolff shipyard, which designed and built the RMS Titanic.
In September 2011, the Belfast Institute for Further and Higher Education (now Belfast Metropolitan College) was moved to a new campus in Titanic Quarter, estimated at £44 million. It is also considered to be the largest education facility in Northern Ireland.
The Belfast Harbour Marina opened in 2009 as part of the Belfast Tall Ships Festival. It is located in the centre of Titanic Quarter and features 40 berths. The facility was funded by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and Belfast Tall Ships 2009 Ltd (
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE4wzd4Jflw).
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