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ONE OF NORTHERN IRELAND'S BIGGEST TOURIST ATTRACTIONS CELEBRATES ITS BIRTHDAY:

Titanic Belfast opened on March 31, 2012 and has been captivating visitors for the past ten years.

The story of the famous wrecked ship Titanic, which left its place of birth in Belfast 110 years ago and began its disastrous journey from Southampton via Cherbourg and Cobh in Ireland (then Queenstown), is retold on six floors. The abrupt end on April 15, 1912 is world famous and the subject of numerous films, documentaries and myths.

Titanic Belfast is considered one of Northern Ireland 's most iconic landmarks  and was named the world's leading tourist attraction in 2016. This special waterfront attraction is housed next to the original drawing offices of Harland & Wolff, the Hamilton Graving Dock and the Titanic Slipways - exactly where the mighty RMS Titanic was designed, built and launched.

Across six floors and in nine interactive galleries, the breathtaking and world's largest exhibition on the tragic history of the famous luxury liner tells the story of the legendary ship from its conception through construction and launching in Belfast Lough to its fateful maiden voyage and its later place in the Story. Visitors learn new things about the background and history of the shipwreck, as well as about the shipyards and the city of the people who built it.

There is no greater history and no better place to discover it than Titanic Belfast, which over the past decade has not only captivated millions of people but also a wealth of maritime heritage attractions in the surrounding port city has produced.

TO MARK THE UPCOMING ANNIVERSARY ON MARCH 31ST, TITANIC BELFAST IS SHARING THE BEST TITANIC BELFAST MEMORIES FROM THE PAST TEN YEARS.

More than six million people from all over the world have visited the attraction since it opened.

These include such famous personalities as Her Majesty the Queen of England, Titanic director James Cameron and celebrities such as Adele, Sir Rod Stewart, the Backstreet Boys and Michael Bublé.

To celebrate the birthday, there is a film with the best scenes from the past ten years, including the favorite moments of the Titanic Belfast staff. The short film will premiere during the birthday celebrations and will also be available to view online for people around the world.

 Incidentally, you can still win an exclusive trip to Titanic Belfast on the ireland.com website until April 11th  . Includes flights and 2 nights at the Clayton Hotel Belfast, as well as VIP tickets for the Titanic Experience and the SS Nomadic.

Chronology of events surrounding Titanic

May 31, 1911 - Titanic is launched in Belfast

April 2, 1912 - The Titanic leaves Belfast

April 10, 1912 - Titanic departs Southampton for Cherbourg, France

April 11, 1912 - Titanic arrives at Cobh, Ireland (then Queenstown) and makes final call before crossing

April 15, 1912 - The Titanic sinks after colliding with an iceberg in the Atlantic

March 31, 2012 - Titanic Belfast opens

Tips on the border between north and south

Titanic Belfast is the centerpiece of  Titanic Quarter , a bustling destination within the  city's Maritime Mile  . Throughout this iconic waterfront, one can feel and experience the spirit of Titanic, Belfast's rich maritime and industrial history and a host of outstanding experiences.

From the River Lagan to the old Clarendon Docks and Sailortown to Titanic Studios, one of Europe's largest film studios, the area is packed with exhibitions, historic buildings, a public art trail and endless Instagram moments and opportunities to immerse yourself in authentic Belfast stories.