Belfast City Cemetery is one of the oldest public cemeteries in Belfast and the city's first municipal burial ground.

It was purchased in 1866 by Belfast Corporation (now Belfast City Council).

It officially opened on August 1, 1869 and contains a wealth of historical information.

Approximately 225,153 people have been buried on the site, including politicians, businessmen, inventors and industrialists.

The cemetery has become increasingly popular with visitors in recent years due to its impressive architecture and connections with Victorian Belfast.

Opening hours:

Belfast City Cemetery is open at the following times:

March 1 - 31
Monday to Saturday - 8am to 6pm
Sunday - 10am to 6pm.

April 1 - September 30
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday - 8am to 6pm
Tuesday and Thursday - 8am to 8pm
Sunday - 10am to 6pm.

October 1 - 31
Monday to Saturday - 8am to 6pm
Sunday - 10am to 6pm.

November 1 - February 28
Monday to Saturday - 8am to 4pm
Sunday - 10am to 4pm.