Appellate Court: the in place in its day but only if you were rich and powerful. Designed in the 18th century by Bibiena and decorated by many famous artists and tradesmen including Mazza, Basoli, Giani and others. A nostalgic era of Napoleon inhabits the place. Unmistakably, a court for serious offenders judging by the draconian cells in place.

In Piazza dei Tribunali, now the Court of Appeal, with possibly one of most grand staircases you’re ever likely to come across complete with 2 elliptic ramps and stucco statues. The Ruini family employed the services of Palladio for the project in 16th century. In the 17th another wealthy family the Ranuzzi’s took over and added more works of art.

It took the beginning of the troubles to erect the first ‘wall’ or ‘peace line’ in Belfast to keep warring communities apart and passing time has made little difference as they increase in numbers. Fortunatley, they are put to good use as wall murals at least!

A brief look at present day police stations and their vehicles.

A short tour of murals, history and their use through Protestant areas, from the paramilitary styled ones to the present iconic ones of George Best.

Falls & Whiterock Murals show the history and illustrations of Republican murals around the Falls Road and Whiterock roads.

Quartiere for San Vitale – local government offices used to house a Church and convent dedicated to San Leonardo e Orsola from medieval times. The Cistercian nuns moved here in 1599 but suppressed in 1799. The complex was subsequently turned into an orphanage. Ancient frescoes still decorate walls and doorways. Space also used by community groups.