Rope Street

A few steps from the Black Church you'll find 1 of the narrowest streets in Europe. But beware, if you don't look carefully you'll miss it!

The street's 1.32m wide and 83m long.

It was initially built as an access for the firemen in the 19th century.

Cooke Hall

On the corner of Park Road, facing Ormeau Park and the Ballynafeigh Bakery, stands this beautiful church with lovely stained glass windows and timber ceiling. It's interesting that it occupies a site with no postal number.

The construction of Cooke Centenary Presbyterian Church (its official name) started in 1890. It took 2 years to complete.

Among other things, this is a venue for in house activities of the Children's Summer Programme (organised by BCDA) in July and August every year.

Ballynafeigh Orange Hall

Ballynafeigh Orange Hall can be easily recognized by many flags flying from its poles. The building was built in 1887 and houses books from the 1880s. According to these books, in those days farmers, gamekeepers and estate workers lived in this area.

Ballynafeigh

a row of houses

Ballynafeigh (Irish: Baile na Faiche=townland of the raven) is the south Belfast suburb, located on the mid Ormeau Road, beyond the bridge of the River Lagan.

It's one of few mixed neighbourhoods in Belfast where Protestants and Catholics have continued to live alongside one another throughout all the years of the Troubles. It's in fact one of the last remaining mixed communities in Belfast comprising of people from different social, religious and ethnic backgrounds.

Ballynafeigh is also home to many great bars, restaurants, cafes and corner shops.

Website: http://www.orangenet.org

Methodist Church

Being a mixed community, it's no wonder that Ballynafeigh is surrounded by different churches. One of them is the Methodist Church.


Methodists were among the early residents of Ballynafeigh. They erected this unusual church in 1898.

St George's Church

Right across Albert Clock is this elegant church.

The site of St George's Church marks the very beginning of Belfast. It's the place where settlement began and which gave the city its name. There are records of a chapel at Beal Feirste (Irish for the sandy ford at the mouth of the Farset) going back almost 1000 years.


The present church was designed by John Bowden of Dublin and completed in 1816.

St Jude's Church

This is yet another church in the Ballynefeigh area. It's situated on Ormeau Road, just across the street from the Paradour Hotel and Methodist church.

It was built between 1871 and 1873. But, owing to the growth of population in this area, the church had to be enlarged twice.

Website: http://www.orangenet.org

Clifton Street Orange Hall

When you go up Clifton Street, you won't help noticing a tall bronze statue of King Billy, sabre drawn on the roof of Orange Hall.

The statue's 3m tall and weighs 3t. It was made by Harry Hems.

Riverside Walks

If you enjoy walking, and love the river, then follow the circular Riverside Walkway upstream to Ormeau Bridge.

Start at Lagan Weir, head south past Queen's Bridge and along the left bank past Waterfront Hall, the Hilton and the BT building to the Edge pub at May's Meadow. Then, cross East Bridge Street to St George's Harbour and continue past the Gasworks regeneration and Haulier's Walk to Ormeau Bridge...

The Saint-Martin Gardens

Where next?

If you're looking for a pleasant, relaxing walk, the Saint Martin Garden's right for you. Here you can admire tall pines, aloes and agaves, fountains, bronze statues including a 1951 monument of Albert I, and listen to the sea.

The Castle on the Beach

The castle on the beach's not really a castle. It's a villa that some rich Spaniard built in 1935. Be prepared for an exhausting walk up the hill and up the stone steps!

Jardins de Santa Clautilde

the garden

Palm trees, the sound of the sea, fresh air... Just opposite the castle.

San Giorgio Maggiore

Both the church and monastery on the island were built between 1559 and 1580. The church's also considered to be 1 of Andrea Pallado's finest works.

In the sanctuary of the church you can see 2 splendid works by Tintoretto, Last Supper and the Gathering of the Manna.

The church's open daily from 9AM-12.30PM and from 3PM-5.30PM.

The island's also become a conference centre for international conferences and exhibitions. 

Phone: 041.528.9900

Get away from the crowds!

If you want to get away from the crowds, head for the backwaters and boatyards of the quieter districts. To the east of San Marco is Castello, hard-working, lived-in and traffic-free; to the south, bohemian-chic Dorsoduro is crammed with artistic treasures; to the north, peaceful Cannavegio's churches are a delight; and in the eye of the lagoon, Santa Croce and San Polo are full of monuments and atmosphere.

Rimski zid

The Ancient Roman Wall (Rimski zid) is a part of the walls of the ancient Emona.

Address: Mirje

Directions: South City Centre, off of Barjanska-Slovenska

An Oasis Of Alpine Tranquillity

At the southern corner of Triglav National Park, there's the beautiful valley of Bohinj. It's perfect for all who enjoy peace and natural surroundings. The heart of the valley is the glacial lake where you can go swimming, walking round it or just relaxing at its banks. There are also numerous footpaths, so you can discover other hidden beauties.
Don't miss visiting Savica Waterfall or Vogel!

Website: http://www.bohinj.si

Medieval Charm

Linhart's Square

Radovljica is a charming town on the Sava River, not far from the place where the Sava Dolinka joins the Sava Bohinjka. The town was 1st mentioned in 1510, almost 2 centuries after its Linhart's square (1343).

In the centre of old town, there's the memorial to famous Slovenian dramatist Anton Tomazh Linhart, a drinking fountain built in the memory of the town's benefactor Josipina Hocevarjeva (Yosipina Hochevaryeva), and also many lovely old houses from the 16th century, some of which turned into museums.

Visit the unique Shivec's house at 33 Linhart's square with its gallery and register office and baroque Thurn Castle that houses the museum of apiculture and a memorial exhibition dedicated to Linhart.