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The Big Fish
CultureVisit: ~15 min
Sculpture of a large ceramic salmon, by the artist John Kindness, unveiled in 1999 on Donegall Quay, beside the River Lagan. It is around ten metres long and its surface is a mosaic of tiles with images and texts about the history of Belfast. It refers to the Salmon of Knowledge of Irish mythology.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at The Big Fish: 2 missions
- Notice the tile mosaic of the salmonGo up close and look at the surface: it is covered in pieces with drawings and phrases. Choose a detail and frame it.
- Stroll beside the Lagan from the salmonFollow the quay along the river and see how the sculpture connects with the harbour area.
Near The Big Fish
Albert Memorial Clock193 m awaySt George's Church261 m awayRoyal Ulster Rifles350 m awayVictoria Square425 m awayMetropolitan Arts Centre441 m awayWaterfront Hall454 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for The Big Fish?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
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