Belfast: The Troubles are over but a wary peace hangs over the most unique war zone on earth

Patrick O

(First of two parts) BELFAST, Northern Ireland — I’m not a big guided tours guy, but I’ve taken enough during my travels to know that not many include this line from the tour guide: “This is the most bombed hotel in Europe.” We were passing the Europa Hotel, a 12-story monolith in downtown Belfast. It […]

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