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buildings are notable for their display of a large number of sculptures. Many of Belfast's Victorian era landmarks, including the main Lanyon Building at
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In 2011 and 2012 Belfast saw the creation of two buildings described as "two of the most stunning new British buildings of the century", namely the
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became a substantial settlement in the 17th century, after being established as a town by
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Queen's University School of Planning Architecture and CivilEngineering (SPACE)
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University of Ulster Belfast School of Architecture
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List of tallest buildings and structures in Belfast
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List of tallest buildings and structures in Belfast
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Index

architectural styles
Georgian
Waterfront Hall
Titanic Belfast
Victorian
Edwardian
Queens University
Sir Charles Lanyon
Belfast
Sir Arthur Chichester
Clifton House (1771–1774; Grade A)
Clifton House
The Exchange and Assembly Rooms (1769) Remodelled in 1845
Botanic Gardens Palm House (1839–1840)
Botanic Gardens Palm House
Lanyon Building (1849)
Lanyon Building
16 Victoria Street (1852; Grade B)
Union Theological College (1853; Grade A)
Union Theological College
The Custom House (1856)
Ulster Hall (1859–1862; Grade B1) Renovated 2009
Ulster Hall
The Headline Building (1863)
Clarence House (1867)
Belfast Castle (1811–1870; Grade B+)
Belfast Castle
Queen Street Children's Hospital (1878)
Queen Street Children's Hospital
The Old Town Hall (1860–1879; Grade B1)

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