Hollywood is a city in the county of Down, in Northern Ireland, which flaunts on the shores of Belfast Lake, halfway between Belfast and Bangor . There live about 15 thousand . person . This Hollywood is famous, firstly, by the festival of jazz and blues, which takes place here every year . Secondly, this place is known for the focal point of fashion shops, benches, art shops and handicraft boutiques . Sometimes Holywood is called the gate to the North Down . There are many different cafes, kitchens, wine bars and shops with gastronomy delicacies .
How to get to Holywood
The easiest way is by train from Belfast or from Bangor. In particular, Belfast is less than 9 km away, so it's easy to get there by car.
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A bit of history
The history of the city began with the Norman settlement and the forest Monastery, which was founded here before the 7th century. Today, in its place is Hollywood abbey. In the 17th century, the town began to rise, which was associated with the development of ports throughout Ulster, but Hollywood did not become famous until the beginning of the 19th century, when, like many coastal villages, it became a rather popular seaside resort. The wealthy inhabitants of Belfast traveled to the waters and built large mansions in the vicinity.
In 1848, a branch of the railway from Belfast was laid to Hollywood, which also served to further the development of the region.
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Entertainment , excursions and sights of Holywood
Old Hollywood Abbey (more precisely, its ruins) is located at the end of High Street . The tower dates from around 1800 g ., but the oldest parts of the abbey are dated back to the 13th century . Hollywood Priory appeared on the site of the Celtic abbey destroyed by the Normans at the end of the 12th century . Many famous townsfolk are buried in the cemetery, including the reformer in education Robert Sullivan and botanist with the world a new name Robert Lloyd Präger . Here lies the ashes of his sister Rosamunda Prager, who became famous as a sculptor: one of her works - a bronze boy with an accordion - and today can be seen in the city on the playground . The sculpture dates back to 1950s yy . and was created in memory of broken children's lives at a time when their value was not considered high .
Another historical site that still retains a fair share of its former importance is the May field. Such a site is found in many old northern European villages and towns. Although it is believed that in Northern Ireland the last remaining May field is just the local, Hollywood. On the Maisky field there are traditional festivals with dances, round dances around the May tree, a meeting of spring and festivities for the holiday of the sun in the summer.
Hollywood is no exception. The local May field is the place of traditional festivities since 1700. Legend has it that this year the Dutch ship was damaged and forced to land on the shores near the present city. The team handed over to the city as a festive pole a broken mast to prove its gratitude to the local residents, who provided the seafarers with all possible assistance. Since that time and every year on the Mayskoye field dancing and having fun at the fair on the May holiday
- Find and photograph the sculpture of Rosamunda Prager Johnny The Jig (look for between the abbey and the May field) .
- To drink a mug in the bar of Carthy, who in Hollywood knows, figuratively speaking, every dog. If you are lucky, you will be poured into a cup like this by Brian, the owner himself.
- When in Hollywood, in June, you must visit a jazz fest, in which the most colorful gangs play in the New Orleans style. The festival marks the parade on High Street, during which all participants in unison perform the iconic "When the Saints march."
Almost as famous as the Mayskoye Field itself, the bar with the same name, which goes directly to it. Among the local, it is known as Ned Bar or the Carthy Bar. The bar received its first license in 1857, and from that very year until 2006, the owners changed only twice. A local resident of Ned Carti bought it from Mick O'Kane in the late 1960s. (and he owned the bar since 1908). Today the bar is run by Ned's son, Brian
The Museum of Folklore and Transport Ulster occupies the building of the former estate Dalhulinov . Today at this place in the village of Kultra, which is a couple of kilometers from Holywood, there is the same estate, built in 1902-1904 . The museum unites two relevant museums under one roof, one of which allows you to get acquainted with the traditions and everyday life of the inhabitants of Northern Ireland, and in the other you can learn how the problems of transportation through water, air and land communications were solved here . In general, is considered one of the most visited in Northern Ireland and even awarded the title of museum of the year . He is also a member of the National Museums of Northern Ireland .
Hollywood Library occupies an interesting historical building, completely renovated in 1992. It was built for the National School of Sullivan in 1862 on the site of the old smithy. Funded the construction of another Sullivan, a native of the city, who made a serious academic career. In the building there were premises for study, reading, conferences, in fact, libraries and kitchen. Today it is the main cultural and scientific center of the city with a CD library, computer audiences, etc.
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