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Northern Ireland
One thing people may not know about Northern Ireland is although it is one of the four parts of the United Kingdom, it does not belong to Great Britain even though several of its most recommended attractions are posted on mytravelbritain.co.uk. Another important fact about Northern Ireland is it has become a far safer place to visit in recent years.
Despite Northern Ireland's tumultuous and dangerous history, this territory on the southeastern part of the island of Ireland is becoming better known for its natural beauty and thriving cities than its often violent past. The most recent updates on the safety of visiting Northern Ireland can be found at mytravelbritain.co.uk.
Belfast is not only Northern Ireland's capital and biggest city; it is also the island of Ireland's most populated city outside of Dublin as well as the United Kingdom's 15th biggest city. Belfast has also successfully restored several of its historic buildings and has become a more affordable alternative to Dublin.
Other significant cities in Northern Ireland include its second biggest city of Londonderry which has been surrounded by stone walls since the 16th century, the coastal resort of Bangor, and the ancient city of Coleraine whose history dates back to the island of Ireland's first settlers. The major attractions of all of these cities are explained at mytravelbritain.co.uk.
The only UNESCO World Heritage site in all of Northern Ireland is the impressive Giant's Causeway on its rugged and unspoiled north coast. The Marble Arch Caves are considered a global geopark, while England and Scotland can both be seen from the summit of Northern Ireland's highest mountain, the 852m Slieve Donnard. This peak is just the highest of the majestic Mourne Mountains.