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The peace line of Belfast wich separates Catholics and Protestants communities will be demolished in 2023. The Northern Irish government is committed to destroying the walls in six years!

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The conflict between the Catholics and the Protestants in Northern Ireland ended on May 8th, 2007 after more than a century of trouble. This historic event marked the end of more than three decades of deadly conflict. It was made possible, thanks to the efforts of many people like Mr. Martin McGuiness, Mr. Tony Blair, Mr. Peter Hain. …

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1- This was part of the bus tour and worth the visit. It is part of the history of the place and a symbol of peace long may it last..

2- It is hard to believe how divided this city once was. We received information on the wall from the Hop On Hop Off bus. The gates are open, but closed at night. It is worth a drive by in order to see where hatred had taken society at one point, and to be careful not to return.

3- Was so interested to see all this area. At my age (60) lived through all the troubles. Never thought I would visit. How hard it must have been for the people during those times.

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The peace lines range in length from a few hundred yards to over three miles (5 km). They are made of either iron, brick or steel and are up to 25 feet (7.6 m) high.

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The Northern Ireland Conflict - Easily Explained

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The peace lines or peace walls are a series of
barriers in Northern Irelan d that separate Catholic and Protestant neighbourhoods.

In July 1969 , the first  wall was built by  Belfast’s security forces in order to replace the “barricades”. At first, the wall was built with temporary metal structures  and barbed wires. These walls finally became permanent constructions because of their efficiency.

Originally few in number, they have multiplied over the years, from 18 in the early 1990s to 48 today.

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Kenza: When I see the wall , my first reaction is to learn more about the graffiti  that is on it and to analyse it. I'm also surprised .

Sarah: When I see the wall ,  I see some simple graffiti  that express important messages , it is very creative.

Yassine: I love the wall's structure.

Noury:  I like the colours on the wall . For me, they're beautiful .

Jad: The wall makes me happy .It feels very relaxing and gives me a peaceful feeling .

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The most prominent peace lines in the past few years separate the nationalist Falls Road and unionist Shankill road areas of West Belfast; the Catholic Short Strand from the Protestant Cluan place areas of East Belfast, the Protestant Corcrain road and the Catholic Orbins drive in Portadown and the Protestant Fountain estate and Catholic Bishop Street area of Derry.