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![Global Rainbow at Scrabo Tower Global Rainbow at Scrabo Tower](https://www.virtualvisittours.com/wp-content/themes/journey/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtualvisittours.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F01%2FGlobal-Rainbow1.jpg&q=90&w=230&h=135&zc=1)
A stunning laser projection artwork, Global Rainbow, was beamed from Scrabo Tower in Newtownards towards Donaghadee.
January 17, 2014Read More
![Holywood Priory Holywood Priory](https://www.virtualvisittours.com/wp-content/themes/journey/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtualvisittours.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F09%2FHolywood-Priory-Church1.jpg&q=90&w=230&h=135&zc=1)
Holywood’s rich ecclesiastical heritage is represented today by its most distinctive building, the Old Priory.
September 16, 2013Read More
![Hill of The O’Neill & Ranfurly House Hill of The O’Neill & Ranfurly House](https://www.virtualvisittours.com/wp-content/themes/journey/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtualvisittours.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F09%2FHill-of-ONeill.jpg&q=90&w=230&h=135&zc=1)
One of Ireland and Europe’s most important heritage sites – Hill of The O’Neill. From here the famous O’Neill dynasty utilized a stunning 360˙view of the province of Ulster to rule Gaelic Ireland for over 300 years.
September 12, 2013Read More
![Derry City Walls Derry City Walls](https://www.virtualvisittours.com/wp-content/themes/journey/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtualvisittours.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F09%2FHistoric-Walls-of-Derry.jpg&q=90&w=230&h=135&zc=1)
The best way to experience these magnificent 400yr old walls is by taking a stroll along the rampart walkway. Today we did just that and captured a few 360° panoramic photos while there.
September 10, 2013Read More
![St Columb’s Hall St Columb’s Hall](https://www.virtualvisittours.com/wp-content/themes/journey/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtualvisittours.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F09%2FSt-Columbs-Hall.jpg&q=90&w=230&h=135&zc=1)
In its heyday, Derry’s St Columb’s Hall was a vibrant, much-loved theatre attracting many thousands through its doors in pursuit of escape and entertainment.
September 9, 2013Read More
![First Derry Presbyterian Church First Derry Presbyterian Church](https://www.virtualvisittours.com/wp-content/themes/journey/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtualvisittours.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F09%2FFirst_Derry_Presbyterian_Church.jpg&q=90&w=230&h=135&zc=1)
Located within the city’s Walls, First Derry Presbyterian Church has a significant historical context. It is believed to be on the site of an earlier Presbyterian church founded in 1690, as a reward for the bravery of the Presbyterian’s during the Siege of Derry in 1689.
September 9, 2013Read More
![The Great Room Restaurant The Great Room Restaurant](https://www.virtualvisittours.com/wp-content/themes/journey/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtualvisittours.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F03%2FThe-Great-Room-Restaurant.jpg&q=90&w=230&h=135&zc=1)
A sumptuous space evoking effortless and timeless grandeur, situated in the former main Banking Hall of the building. A more fitting setting for the gastronomic delights prepared daily for discerning guests could not be imagined.
July 4, 2013Read More
![Merchant Hotel Belfast Merchant Hotel Belfast](https://www.virtualvisittours.com/wp-content/themes/journey/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtualvisittours.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F03%2FMerchant-Hotel-Belfast.jpg&q=90&w=230&h=135&zc=1)
The Merchant Hotel offers unrivalled service in a luxurious, beautifully appointed and historically significant building.
July 3, 2013Read More
![Tully Castle Tully Castle](https://www.virtualvisittours.com/wp-content/themes/journey/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtualvisittours.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F06%2FTully-Castle.jpg&q=90&w=230&h=135&zc=1)
Tully Castle is a fortified house with a rectangular bawn and was built for Sir John Hume, a Scottish planter, in 1619. The bawn had four rectangular corner towers. There is a recreated 17th Century style garden for visitors to enjoy. A visitor’s centre, located in a restored farmhouse, houses an exhibition telling local stories relating to the castle.
June 14, 2013Read More
![Monea Castle Monea Castle](https://www.virtualvisittours.com/wp-content/themes/journey/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtualvisittours.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F06%2FMonea_Castle.jpg&q=90&w=230&h=135&zc=1)
A State Care Historic Monument. The design of the castle, started in 1618, appears to be strongly Scots influenced. It is a rectangular tower house three storeys high, with tall attics and vaulted ground floor. Two massive semi-cylindrical towers sit on either side of the entrance.
June 13, 2013Read More