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March 17, 2004 By: Betty Ramsey Passport Destination: Belfast, Ireland Packing Round 1. The capital of Northern Ireland is best described as a BOOMING town. 2. In the center of Belfast is DONEGALL Square. 3. The official currency in Belfast is the BRITISH POUND . 4. The PEACE Line divides Catholic and Protestant areas of the city. 5. Donegal Square's so-called "Golden Mile" is best known for its RESTAURANTS/BARS . 6. The magnificent LINEN Hall Library is noted for its collection on Northern Ireland's politics. Picture: clock town Departure Round 1. This Northern Ireland specialty of potatoes mashed with spring onions is called CHAMP . 2. Angry Belfast parents walked out of this American singer's raunchy act last month. PINK 3. The 1984 movie "Four Days in July" focuses on two sets of parents who meet in a MATERNITY WARD . 4. The LAGAN River zigzags through the city of Belfast. 5. This popular summer sport is played with a small ball and curved wooden sticks.m HURLING Picture: church On Tour 1. Rioting and protesting broke out in Belfast in 1968-69 were centered on CATHOLIC CIVIL RIGHTS . 2. The ornate Scotish Providence Building is decorated with a wide variety of STATUARY . 3. The narrow alleyways that branch off the pedestrian shopping center are called ENTRIES . 4. This architect's many Belfast projects include Queen's Bridge with its many ornate lamps. SIR CHARLES LANYON 5. Don't miss this showy Victorian pub built by Patrick Flanagan in 1885. CROWN LIQUOR SALOON 6. The Captain's Table from this famous ship is in the Harbor Commissioner's Office. TITANIC 7. This term is often used to describe the six couties of Northern Ireland. ULSTER Picture: large red building with white trim 8. Belfast is home to the University of Ulster, Union Theological College and QUEEN'S University. 9. Visitos to Belfast go home with some IRISH LINEN in their suitcase. 10. The centerpiece of Belfast's botanic gardens is the PALM HOUSE . 11. This is the main attraction for tourists in West Belfast. MURALS 12. The sculptured figures on the iron railings on the Ulster Bank depict Britannia, Justice and COMMERCE . Bonus Question One This quadrangular building in Donegall Square is a famous Belfast landmark. CITY HALL Bonus Question Two Where on the map of Northern Ireland is Belfast found? Area 5 Picture: large castle Slide Show 1. The clock tower in Queen's Square is dedicated to PRINCE ALBERT . 2. The imposing SAINT ANNE'S Cathedral was built in 1899. 3. The interior of the Grand Opera House has painted ceilings and ELEPHANT head brackets. 4. Landmark Belfast Castle overlooks the city from its site on the slopes of CAVE Hill. Clues for next destination: Dambovita River Vlad Tepes Piata Romana |