Why You Should Take A Trip To Northern Ireland
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Northern Ireland has in the past been associated with politic violence and the troubles which saw the country divided in to nationalists and loyalists with tension in these communities casting a shadow over the country. There are those who still think of the troubles which were at their worst in the 70's, when they think of Northern Ireland but if you were to visit the country today you would find that it is a reborn place with the capital Belfast leading the way. Here are some reasons why you should take a trip to Northern Ireland. <br/><br/> Coastlines to behold <br/><br/> Northern Ireland can boast some of the finest coastlines in the world and it is worth taking the trip to see them alone. In the north coast of the country you will find one of the modern wonders of the world, the Giant's Causeway. This extraordinary piece of coastline was formed millions of years ago from molten rock formations and it attracts millions of tourist from around the world. <br/><br/> A history richer than most <br/><br/> Because of Northern Ireland's let's say, colourful history there are many sites for you to see from ancient castle remains to the mythical throne of the Queen of Ireland. The Navan Fort just outside the city of Armagh is an extremely popular tourist destination as it is believed to be the place where the mythical Queen Ard Macha which she formed herself. <br/><br/> If mythology isn't your thing then you can experience more recent history by visiting the city of Londonderry and walking along the city's famous walls which played such a major part when the city was sieged in the 17th century. <br/><br/> The capital is reborn <br/><br/> Perhaps the best example that Northern Ireland has emerged from the dark days of terrorism to be a vibrant and cosmopolitan place is its capital city, Belfast. There is so much to see and do in Belfast, there are plenty of pubs and clubs for you to enjoy, top class restaurants and shows to see. You can even take a tour of the city's famous murals in special taxi Belfast International Airport tours which will give you a taste of the history behind the troubles and the communities that lived through them on your way to or from the airport in one of the Belfast Airport taxis. <br/><br/> When you visit Northern Ireland you may just be pleasantly surprised by the variety of things to do and see and you are of course just a short distance from the Republic of Ireland if you want to explore further. <br/><br/>
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Sam Qam runs a Belfast Airport taxis service and takes tourists on mural tours as part of a special taxi Belfast International Airport service.
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