Titanic Quarter

Belfast's former shipbuilding yards - the birthplace of the RMS Titanic - stretch along the east side of the River Lagan, dominated by the towering yellow cranes known as Samson and Goliath. The area is currently undergoing a €1 billion regeneration project known as Titanic Quarter, which plans to develop the long-derelict docklands over the next 15 to 20 years.

There are plans to build an 'iconic attraction' in the Titanic Quarter in time for the centenary of the Titanic's launch in 2012. In the meantime, the informative and entertaining commentary on the Lagan Boat Company's Titanic Tour is the best way to learn about the history of the shipyards.