To commemorate the centenary of the tragedy that charged hundreds of lives on board, in Northern Ireland the Titanic Belfast, better known as «Titanic Museum»which narrates through its rooms the stories of the boat. After it collided with an iceberg and sank during its inaugural trip, the crew was sought without success and in many cases, only the remains were found.
Years later, in 1998, He premiered Titanicthe film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in which we know the tragedy through a romance starring a wealthy young woman and a scarce artist. The film popularized the story and gave the victims the recognition that, for years, remained in anonymity.
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The Titanic Museum is an architectural jewel
Queen's Island is located at the entrance of Belfast Lough, which was recovered from water in the mid -nineteenth century. For many years it was occupied by Harland and Wolff Naval Constructions, who built stands and docks, but over time the «vestiges» were abandoned. Thus, the area was known as Titanic neighborhood As of 2001, when a company intended to buy the land to make it a completely tourist and fun place with hotels, houses and entertainment services; However, the plans went down.
In 2005 plans to build were announced A Titanic Museum And the construction of the museum until its inauguration in 2012, As is known today. This attracts visitors from all over the world, but although tourism is undeniable, it is much more respectful and aware of the fact.
The Titanic Museum is a tribute to the victims of the tragedy.Ian Reay – Eyeem / Getty Images.
The creators of the Titanic Museum
Eric Kuhne and Associates was the firm in charge of conceptual design, while the consultants were Todd Architects. It was designed to reflect the history of naval construction, that is, of Titanic. Therefore, the facade is the shape of a main bow in the middle of the stands. The locals call it «the iceberg», but in reality it is more like a ship. Measures 126 feet high, The same height of the Titanicso the interior is very wide too.
It consists of 12 thousand square meters of spaces divided into eight floors, the last one being the largest, since it has a space for conferences and receptions. The Titanic suite It is for banquets in which approximately 750 people fit and has a staircase used in the 98 movie.
Similarly, the building offers educational, community, retail and restaurant areas, so it is A museum with different areas To know the Total History of Titanic.
The construction cost 77 million euros, as well as additional 24 million dedicated to prior planning. Also, in front of the building It is found Titanicaa sculpture by Rowan Gilspie that represents a female figure diving. It is made of bronze and was made by representatives of the Anglican, Catholic, Methodist and Presbyterian churches.