St. Anne's Cathedral

I've lived in Belfast for many years and only went back to the Cathedral recently. When I was ar the Art College nearby many moons ago we used to go in occasionally, back then it was cold, austere and quiet, forbidding. Went back a few weeks ago and was very struck by the building. It's such a shame in a way that it is in such a unpreposessing location in a slightly down at heel street. It is an impressive building, I love the huge celtic cross on the side and the spire of hope. Slight shame the spire isn't better lit. Interesting photos of the Belfast blitz. Found the interior so interesting, I'm sure that one of the stone carvings insiide is by ...

St. Anne's is about a 5-10 minute walk from Belfast City Centre. From the outside this massive grey ediface with its moss covered roof towers over us diminutive humans. Those of us with an interest in architecture can hardly fail to be impressed with it's outward appearance. Although services continue inside, it has been identified as a tourist attraction that relies on donations to keep it maintained. On arriving you receive a pamphlet (with a choice of languages) that tells you about the more interesting attractions. Each item has been numbered and a corresponding number can be found on the pamphlet, so the tour can take place at ...