Linen Quarter, Belfast
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The Linen Quarter (Irish: An Cheathrú Linéadaigh)[1] is an area of Belfast, Northern Ireland. The name is derived from the great many linen warehouses that are still present in the area. The Linen Quarter is host to some of the major cultural venues of Belfast, including the Ulster Hall and Grand Opera House, alongside a large number of hotels, bars, restaurants and cafes. The district also includes the main transport hub of Belfast.
The linen trade that used to dominate this part of the city has now been replaced by international consultancy firms and many technology start ups.[citation needed] Belfast City Council and a number of central government departments are also headquartered in the Linen Quarter. The Linen Quarter is supported by the Linen Quarter Business Improvement District, which is a democratically elected body that also promotes the area and helps co-ordinate improvements across the district.[2]