Bangor takes the third place in the list of cities in Northern Ireland (not to be confused with Welsh Bangor) . It is located on the coast of the Irish Sea, near the big land in the UK and only 20 km from Belfast . Because of this, Bangor was and remains a large and lively port city . Despite this, the beach was awarded the Blue Flag for its cleanliness, and the city even for two years in a row won the title of the best for life in all Ulster by voting results of the inhabitants . Its harbor is the second largest in the country , and the locality of the yi is sometimes called the "Valley of Angels": according to legend, here Saint Patrick had a vision with them . Yes, and by itself Bangor is a pleasant city .

How to get to Bangor (Northern Ireland)

The easiest way is by train from Belfast. Also you can take buses Ulsterbas, which run daily between Belfast and Holywood

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A little history

The history of Bangor begins in the Bronze Age : swords of this era were found in 1949 . in a Viking burial near Ballyholma . And Bangor himself began with a monastery that later became known throughout Europe . The monastery in Bangor was founded around the 6th century and quickly acquired a huge influence, including as an educational center . In the 8th and 9th centuries the abbey, like the whole area around, suffered from the Vikings' raids, but nevertheless during the centuries in the period of In the middle of the Middle Ages, many missionaries came from here. . The founder of the monastery and Bangor himself is Saint Komgall, an Antrim native and a former soldier who took monastic vows and built the first house here . In Victorian and Edwardian times, hunters for sensual pleasures came here from Belfast on a brand new railway branch in order to fully enjoy the fresh sea air . Cotton production flourished around the port, trade boomed at the port . In a word, Bangor, no matter how it looked, was kindly treated th .

Entertainments, excursions and attractions of Bangor (Northern Ireland)

First of all, during your acquaintance with the city it is worth visiting Bangor Abbey . In the Middle Ages this monastery was called the "Light of the World" . It was from here that St. Columbanus, so honored in Ireland, went to his banner s missionary journey through Europe . Today, not much remains from the original building: in the 9th century it was almost completely destroyed by the Danish seafarers . In the 12th century the abbey partially restored Saint Malachi, in the 15th century it was transferred to the Franciscans, the century later passed to Augustines . The present view of the monastery church is severe and strict, its tower with an acute dome was built in the 14th century, and near the church walls there were preserved medieval burial places . Inside you can see the image of Christ ascended to heaven with the saints Ko Mugall and Columbanus at his feet .

Bangor harbor was significantly landscaped at the end of the last century, and today it is an excellent and safe entertainment zone, in fact - the center of urban life . Here are hotels, restaurants, shops and large supermarkets, entertainment centers and museums . The marina itself is open 24 hours a day, and the yachts in it are a very beautiful sight . Here, in the harbor, there is a noticeable Thoric urban construction - Old customs house . In fact it is not so much a building as a round tower of the 17th century and the house of a later period adjoining it . The tower stands in the harbor, near the current building of the Coast Guard, and its design is unique for the city and is of little use for Ulster in general . In recent centuries it has been used in many ways - both as an antique shop and as a bathing-house, but today there is a tourist information center inside. .

Walking along the harbor, it is worth going to the pier of Eisenhower (former North Pier). Opposite this pier, a large convoy of ships was assembled to be sent to Normandy for landing on the famous "Day D" in 1944. At the end of the pier, a mosaic was laid out with scenes from the Second World War. And also at the pier there is a colony of rare black guillemots, sometimes called "Bangor penguins": birds nest in grooves in the wall

Another important landmark of the city is the McKee Clock Tower. It stands at the beginning of High Street, near the harbor, on the site, which is called the McKee Clock Arena. The clock was given the name in honor of the local tax collector, who in 1915 donated a huge amount for those times amounting to 200 pounds for the creation of watches. During the Second World War, the Luftwaffe plane dropped a bomb that landed accurately on the turret, but by some miracle the clock was almost unaffected. Today it is the most popular place for meetings in the city.

Those who are interested in military history will be interested in visiting Fort Gray Point, one of the best-preserved key coastal fortifications in the British Isles . The fort was built in 1907 . for protection Belfast from the sea, and in its middle installed two massive six-inch guns . Nowadays local volunteers organized an excellent museum on the territory of the fort where you can see the uniforms, awards, photos and weapons of the periods of the First and Second World Wars . Especially The collection of radio equipment is interesting, including exhibits dedicated to Titanic .

Camping on nature

After leaving just a couple of kilometers from the center of the city, you can find yourself in the famous Klendba estate, which occupies 8 sq. m . km of forest park territory with wild and landscaped gardens, a lake and a farm . The estate was founded in the 17th century, and the building of the mansion dates back to 1801 g . There are deer, squirrels and a lot of different birds on the territory . From the manor to the coast in Helen Bay leads a wonderful shady alley Clandboy Avenue . Today, the Mero riyatiya on a commercial basis; there is a dairy farm and a pottery workshop, as well as a restaurant "Shanks" famous chef Michelin cook Robbie Millar . Another wonderful park in Bangor - Park Ward . This is no less beautiful place to relax with a well-groomed territory, a dozen tennis courts and a duck pond, it is always lively and often open-air concerts and other events .

Another popular place for outdoor recreation is the rural park of Crawfordsburn. Here is the excellent sandy beach of the bay of Helen's Bay, perhaps the best in the Belfast area. And also - places for a picnic, cafes, wooded groves and meadows. Slightly closer is the Ballu nature reserve with a closed path for a long walk or jogging.

And in the castle park stands a mansion built in the middle of the 19th century in the Elizabethan-Jacobin revival style. Bangor Castle was built for Robert Ward, he had 35 bedrooms and a large music room, and the adjoining land included half of the city. The castle became the property of the city after the death of the last owner in 1941, and today the city council is located here. The gardens surrounding the castle were designed in the middle of the 19th century and awarded numerous awards; Today they are open to the public.

Surroundings of Bangor

Deciding to get out of the city and inspect the surrounding area, it is worth going to the Museum of Ethnography and Transport of Ulster, which is near Holywood, on the A2 highway, halfway to Belfast. This is a really interesting museum with a lot of diverse exhibitions and rich collections, which will appeal to both children and adults. And lovers of hiking can be interested in the Ulster route - a 500-mile long route through the Irish north that passes through Bangor.

Events

In August, a charity festival "Open House" takes place in Bangor, which lasts a month. During the festival, day and evening musical performances, poetry readings, comedy shows, exhibitions and walking tours are held at different venues.