Celebrate Belfasts architectural heritage with this modern retro poster, featuring the iconic Belfast City Hall and bustling Royal Avenue. A perfect blend of vintage travel-poster charm and contemporary design, it captures the spirit of Northern Irelands capital city.

Poster Description

• Style: Modern retro artwork inspired by mid20th century travel posters.

• Scene: The grand Belfast City Hall, with its striking Baroque Revival dome, stands proudly at the heart of Donegall Square. Stretching away from it is Royal Avenue, Belfasts historic shopping boulevard, alive with character and energy.

• Mood: A nostalgic yet fresh celebration of Belfasts civic pride and vibrant city life.

Belfast City Hall

• Built between 1898 and 1906, designed by architect Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas, City Hall is a masterpiece of Portland stone and Baroque Revival style.

• Its dome rises to 174 feet, dominating the skyline and symbolizing Belfasts city status granted by Queen Victoria in 1888.

• Inside, visitors find Italian marble, stained glass, and civic regalia, while the surrounding gardens host monuments and memorials.

• Today, it remains the seat of Belfast City Council and one of the citys most photographed landmarks.

Royal Avenue

• Established in 1881, Royal Avenue quickly became Belfasts principal shopping street, running about 500 metres through the city centre.

• It connects Donegall Place to Donegall Street, lying between the Cathedral Quarter and Smithfield & Union Quarter.

• The avenue is lined with Victorian and Art Deco architecture, including Belfast Central Library (opened 1888) and the former Grand Central Hotel.

• Today, it remains a hub of commerce, home to CastleCourt Shopping Centre and a lively mix of shops, cafés, and cultural venues.

Why Youll Love This Poster

• Captures Belfasts most recognisable landmarks in a stylish retro aesthetic.

• Perfect for lovers of architecture, history, and Northern Irish culture.

• A striking piece for your home, office, or as a thoughtful gift for anyone with ties to Belfast.

This poster is more than wall artits a visual journey through Belfasts civic grandeur and urban vibrancy, celebrating the citys past and present in timeless style.

This vintage inspired Belfast City hall and royal Avenue Northern Ireland travel poster by Picturskew Photography is printed using only genuine inks on premium heavy weight photo paper with a satin finish. A truly quality poster that will look stunning when framed and is sure to enhance any surrounding

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Any poster size of 70x100cm or smaller will fit many popular frames that can be purchased in framers and shops such as Ikea.