Home to The News Letter, the oldest English language newspaper in the world still in publication, Belfast is a historical and hip city. Today the capital of Northern Ireland is a flourishing city that has regained some of its old charm and ship building industry. The famous and ill-fated Titanic was built here and Belfast still lays claim to the world's largest dry dock, as well as a beautifully restored Waterfront Complex that houses chic restaurants, shops and classic Irish pubs. Belfast boasts a huge arts festival, elaborate Victorian and Edwardian architecture, and over forty public parks. The Botanic Gardens in the Queen’s Quarter is one of the most popular parks. Built in the 1830s, Botanic Gardens features a humid jungle glen built in 1889, aromatic rose gardens, and public events ranging from live opera to rock and roll. The warmth and wit of Belfast’s citizens make visiting this city even more enjoyable.